Voting commenced on November 5 for the third phase of Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj elections, covering 3,716 Gram Panchayats spread across 27 districts. Citizens across thousands of rural localities are casting their ballots to determine the local governance of their villages. Polling booths opened at 7:00 AM and will remain accessible to voters until 6:00 PM. The grassroots electoral exercise has intensified local political activity, with village leaders and community representatives vying for key local positions.
Over 1.06 Crore Citizens Eligible to Exercise Franchise
A total electorate exceeding 1.06 crore voters is eligible to participate in this third phase of polling. Data from election authorities indicates that the voter base comprises 55.48 lakh male electors and 51.33 lakh female electors. Polling stations across rural stretches have reported active voter engagement since early morning hours, with long queues forming as residents turn out to elect their local village representatives.
Contest Underway for 3,716 Sarpanches and 34,218 Ward Members
This phase decides the representation for 3,716 Sarpanch posts alongside 34,218 Ward Panch positions. Because Gram Panchayats serve as the primary tier of rural administration handling local infrastructure, community welfare, and civic planning, contests at the village level are intensely fought. Candidates have campaigned actively within their wards and village units to secure community support ahead of the vote.
Balotra Tops Sarpanch Contests While Hanumangarh Leads in Ward Panch Seats
A district-level breakdown of the polling figures highlights that Balotra accounts for the highest concentration of village head elections, with 266 Sarpanch posts up for voting. On the other hand, Hanumangarh district leads the state in ward-level contests, hosting elections for 2,151 Ward Panch seats. Across both districts and surrounding regions, village communities are actively engaged in shaping the outcome of these grassroots races.
Extensive Arrangements and Security Deployed Across 11,869 Polling Booths
To ensure orderly, free, and fair voting across vast rural areas, administrative and electoral machinery has set up 11,869 polling stations across the state. Polling officials, presiding teams, and essential electoral supplies have been mobilized across all designated venues. Adequate police personnel and security teams are stationed across rural zones to maintain law and order, protect booth integrity, and facilitate uninterrupted polling for every citizen.
Vote Counting Scheduled After 6 PM with Initial Outcomes Expected Overnight
As per the official schedule, polling will conclude at 6:00 PM, immediately followed by the counting of votes for both Sarpanch and Ward Panch positions. In polling stations where tabulation finishes within regular hours, winning candidates could be declared late into the night. For locations requiring additional time to finalize counts, complete results will be officially announced the following day, officially cementing the new grassroots leadership across Rajasthan's rural landscape.
