The counting of votes for the Brijnagar Municipality election 2026 in Rajasthan's Deeg district officially commenced at 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026. Voting across the 35 wards of Brijnagar took place during the second phase of the state's urban local body elections on Friday, September 11, 2026. The counting process will finalize the political composition of the municipal board.
Nomination Breakdown and Candidate Statistics
A total of 204 nomination papers were originally submitted across all 35 wards of the Brijnagar Municipality. Following the formal review and withdrawal period, 57 candidates voluntarily withdrew their nominations. During scrutiny, election authorities rejected 18 nominations and dismissed 25 others, leaving 100 active candidates in the contest for the ward seats.
Notably, 4 candidates secured victory unopposed before polling took place. To facilitate smooth polling on voting day, authorities set up 35 polling stations throughout the municipality. All 35 booths catered to a voter density of up to 1,400 people, with zero polling stations exceeding the 1,400 voter mark.
Turnout Analysis and Comparative Figures
Voters in Brijnagar displayed exceptionally high engagement, registering a turnout of 87.75 percent on Friday, September 11, 2026. This participation level surpassed both the regional and statewide averages across both polling phases.
Statewide turnout data shows that Phase 1, held across 162 municipal bodies on September 9, 2026, recorded a voter turnout of 76.41 percent. Phase 2, which covered 147 municipal bodies on September 11, 2026, saw an overall turnout of 70 percent. Combined, the aggregate voter turnout across Rajasthan stood at 73.21 percent, highlighting Brijnagar's elevated voter enthusiasm.
Overall Structure and Key Dates of the Local Body Polls
The 2026 Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections encompassed 309 municipal bodies, comprising 10 Municipal Corporations, 51 Municipal Councils, and 248 Municipalities. The official gazette notification for the electoral schedule was issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Nomination scrutiny took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while the deadline for candidate withdrawals was Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Following the declaration of ward results on September 14, 2026, the election process moves to executive leadership positions. Elections to elect Mayors and Chairpersons across the urban local bodies are scheduled for September 21, 2026. Subsequently, elections for Deputy Mayors, Deputy Chairpersons, and Municipal Vice Presidents will take place on September 22, 2026.
