Trends emerging from the counting of votes in the Rajasthan urban local body elections highlight key progress in the Karauli Municipal Council. According to election status updates available at 11:50 AM, the Congress party holds a lead in 6 wards of the council. Meanwhile, candidates representing other local organizations and independents are leading in 5 wards, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 3 wards. Vote counting for all 55 wards of the Karauli Municipal Council commenced at 8:00 AM on September 14, 2026, setting the stage for the formation of the local governing board.
Voting Distribution and Booth Structure in Karauli
Karauli Municipal Council is an important urban body located within the Karauli district of Rajasthan, comprising a total of 55 wards. For the smooth conduct of the 2026 municipal polls, 55 polling booths were set up across the council jurisdiction. Electoral records indicate that 66 polling booths catered to up to 1,400 voters each, whereas 0 polling booths had more than 1,400 registered voters. Residents turned out on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to cast their votes during the first phase of the state's urban local body elections.
During the voting day in Karauli, voter participation reached a high level, with a recorded turnout of 74.26 percent. This reflected active civic engagement across all 55 wards of the council, lining up with the administrative arrangements made by local polling officials.
Nomination Processing and Final Candidates
The nomination process for the Karauli Municipal Council witnessed strong candidate participation across all 55 wards, with a total of 622 nomination papers initially filed. Following strict administrative scrutiny, 136 nominations were rejected and 64 nominations were dismissed. Additionally, 97 candidates chose to withdraw their candidacies before the deadline. This left a final roster of 325 candidates actively competing in the election. Notably, 0 candidates were elected unopposed, meaning contestations were required across every ward in the council.
Broader Context of Rajasthan Urban Elections 2026
The 2026 Rajasthan Urban Local Body polls encompassed a total of 309 municipal bodies structured into 10 Municipal Corporations, 51 Municipal Councils, and 248 Municipalities. The official gazette notification for the statewide elections was published on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The scrutiny of submitted nomination forms took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while the final date for candidate withdrawal was set for Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Polling was divided into two phases across the state. The first phase took place on September 9, 2026, covering 162 municipal bodies, including Karauli. The second phase was held on September 11, 2026, for the remaining 147 municipal bodies. Overall turnout figures stood at 76.41 percent in the first phase and 70 percent in the second phase, resulting in a cumulative statewide turnout of 73.21 percent. Vote counting for all 309 municipal entities was scheduled for September 14, 2026.
Schedule for Mayor and Chairperson Elections
With the declaration of ward member results underway, attention shifts to the election of executive heads for these local bodies. According to the official election schedule, voting to elect Mayors and Chairpersons of urban local bodies will take place on September 21, 2026. The election process for executive deputies, including Deputy Mayors, Deputy Chairpersons, and Municipal Vice Presidents, will be conducted on September 22, 2026, finalizing the administrative leadership across Rajasthan's urban centers.
