{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Khairthal-Tijara District Counts Votes for 25 Wards in Mundawar Civic Polls",
  "summary": "Vote counting for the 25 wards of Mundawar municipality in Khairthal-Tijara district began on September 14. The local body recorded an 88.97 percent turnout during the second phase of polling.",
  "content": "Vote counting for the Mundawar municipality in Khairthal-Tijara district commenced at 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026. Residents across the civic body exercised their franchise in the second phase of Rajasthan local body polls held on Friday, September 11, 2026. With the sorting and tabulation of ballots under way, key electoral figures and local candidates now await the final declaration of results.\n\nMunicipality Profile and Polling Setup\nMundawar municipality is numbered among the 309 urban local bodies where civic elections were organized across Rajasthan. Situated within Khairthal-Tijara district, this municipal entity comprises a total of 25 wards. To cater to the local electorate, election authorities set up 25 polling booths across the municipality. All 25 polling stations were designated to handle up to 1,400 registered voters each, leaving zero booths with a voter count exceeding 1,400.\n\nNomination Scrutiny and Candidate Contestants\nThe electoral process for the 25 municipal wards began with a surge of participation, resulting in 193 nomination filings. Following official review and procedural validation, election officials rejected 46 nomination forms and invalidated another 26 filings. Additionally, 12 candidates chose to formally withdraw their nominations prior to the deadline. This left 109 candidates actively competing in the electoral arena. Notably, zero candidates won unopposed in this election, setting up contested battles across every single ward.\n\nVoter Turnout Breakdown Across Phases\nVoters in Mundawar turned out in large numbers on Friday, September 11, 2026, recording an impressive turnout figure of 88.97 percent. Across Rajasthan, the election saw varying levels of voter participation across its multi-phase execution. The first phase recorded a voter turnout of 76.41 percent, while the second phase overall registered 70 percent turnout. Taken together, the combined voting turnout across the entire state stood at 73.21 percent.\n\nStatewide Election Timeline and Next Steps\nThe broader municipal elections across Rajasthan spanned 309 local bodies, encompassing 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils, and 248 municipalities. Official procedures kicked off on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with the issuance of the formal gazette notification. Paperwork scrutiny took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, followed by the final withdrawal deadline on Thursday, September 3, 2026.\n\nVoting was split into two stages, starting with 162 municipal bodies going to the polls in the first phase on September 9, 2026. The remaining 147 civic bodies, including Mundawar, conducted voting during the second phase on September 11, 2026. Following the culmination of counting on September 14, 2026, attention shifts to executive posts. Elections for city mayors and municipal chairpersons are scheduled for September 21, 2026, while elections for deputy mayors, deputy chairpersons, and vice-presidents will take place on September 22, 2026.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe election outcome will shape local development projects and civic administration priorities across all 25 wards of Mundawar municipality.\n\n• Across Rajasthan: Newly elected representatives will manage civic amenities, drainage infrastructure, and road maintenance across urban areas. The establishment of local governance boards will follow across all 309 bodies.\n• In Khairthal-Tijara: Residents of Mundawar's 25 wards can expect direct engagement with new ward councillors to resolve local public utility issues. Elections for municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons will subsequently complete the governance structure.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When did vote counting begin for the Mundawar municipal election?\nVote counting for the Mundawar municipal election began at 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026.\n\n2. How many wards and polling booths are there in Mundawar municipality?\nMundawar municipality consists of 25 wards and had 25 polling booths set up for the election.\n\n3. What was the voter turnout percentage in Mundawar?\nMundawar recorded a voter turnout of 88.97 percent during the second phase of voting on September 11, 2026.\n\n4. How many candidates contested the election in Mundawar?\nAfter nomination rejections and withdrawals, a total of 109 candidates contested the election across 25 wards in Mundawar.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/khairthal-tijara-jile-ki-mundawar-nagara-palika-ke-25-vardon-ke-lie-voton-ki-ginati-shuru-32220",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-14",
  "tags": [
    "Mundawar Municipality",
    "Rajasthan Elections 2026",
    "Khairthal-Tijara",
    "Civic Poll Results",
    "Rajasthan Politics"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}