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Rajasthan panchayat election schedule revised; first three phases advanced

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The Rajasthan panchayat election schedule has been revised, with the first three phases brought forward, News18 and the Times of India reported. The State Election Commission altered the dates around Dhanteras.

Rajasthan panchayat election: AI-generated illustration of the scene
AI-generated illustration based on reports by News18, The Times of India and the Rajasthan government.

New Rajasthan panchayat election dates

Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members in the first three phases will now be held on 22 October, 28 October and 3 November, News18 reported. Panch and sarpanch polls fall on 24 October, 30 October and 5 November.

Key Facts

  • First three phases advanced
  • Zila Parishad voting: 22 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 14 Nov
  • Phase 4 unchanged
  • Counting on 20 November

Up-sarpanch polls and phase four

Up-sarpanch elections follow on 25 October, 31 October and 6 November. The fourth phase is unchanged, TOI reported. Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti voting in that phase is on 14 November, with panch and sarpanch polls on 16 November.

Rajasthan panchayat election: data graphic of key reported figures
Rajasthan panchayat election: Zila Parishad voting. Graphic: TrendDesh, built from News18, TOI figures.

Counting date

Votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti seats will be counted on 20 November, according to the reports. The Hindu had earlier reported that the elections were to be held in four phases from 23 October.

What comes next

Candidates in the early phases now have less time to campaign. Voters can check phase-wise dates on the State Election Commission website.

Why It Matters: Candidates and voters across rural Rajasthan must plan around new dates during the festival season.

Also on TrendDesh: Rajasthan civic poll probe: DGP orders vigilance inquiry into Congress complaint · Bypoll results: BJP wins Nandigram, Rejinagar and Nagaon; AINRC holds Puducherry seat

Sources: News18 (agency) · The Times of India · Rajasthan govt sectoral portal

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