Voting for the first phase of the Rajasthan urban local body elections 2026 commenced at 7 AM across multiple districts today. Citizens in various municipal councils and municipalities queued up at polling stations early in the morning to elect their local ward representatives. Local administrative bodies and police departments have put strict security arrangements in place to maintain law and order during the entire voting process, which continues until 6 PM. Successful mock polls were conducted at all polling booths prior to the official start of voting across every election location in the presence of designated political polling agents.
Administrative Vigilance and Technical Issues in Dausa and Bundi
In Dausa district, voting is in progress across 6 urban bodies where 1.23 lakh registered voters are deciding the electoral fate of 915 contesting candidates in EVMs. Election authorities have established 183 polling stations, designating 157 of them as sensitive booths. To ensure smooth conduct and prevent any untoward incidents, a contingent of 1500 police personnel has been deployed across the district. District Election Officer Soumya Jha and SP Piyush Dixit are continuously visiting polling areas to review security and logistical setups, ensuring that voters experience no unnecessary inconvenience throughout the polling window.
Meanwhile, Bundi district experienced minor technical delays shortly after voting started at 7 AM. Electronic Voting Machines at 3 polling booths encountered technical faults, temporarily halting the voting process for a short duration. Technical teams from the election department were dispatched immediately to rectify the glitches, allowing voting to resume smoothly. Polling is now proceeding without disruption across 94 booths in Bundi Municipal Council, as well as in the Keshoraipatan, Dei, and Indargarh municipality areas, with administration officials appealing to citizens for maximum democratic participation.
Active Turnout in Sikar and Pali Municipalities
Voting began at 7 AM across 10 municipal bodies in Sikar district under tight security. Long lines of voters were recorded from the morning hours in major local bodies including Fatehpur, Laxmangarh, Neem Ka Thana, and Khatu Shyam Ji. A total of 3,02,069 voters in Sikar are eligible to cast their ballots until 6 PM, supported by increased police patrolling around sensitive polling zones to safeguard electoral integrity.
In Pali district, polling is underway across four municipalities involving 393 total candidates across political parties like the BJP, Congress, and Independent contestants. Breakdown of candidate counts includes 132 candidates across 40 wards in Sojat City, 92 candidates across 25 wards in Sojat Road, 92 candidates across 25 wards in Marwar Junction, and 77 candidates across 20 wards in Rani municipality. High voter participation is expected across all participating wards in Pali district following the successful completion of morning mock polls.
Polling Breakdown in Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, and Karauli
Chittorgarh district sees active voter turnout across three local bodies comprising 135 total wards. Over 1.60 lakh eligible citizens are participating, including 96,701 voters across 60 wards in Chittor Municipal Council, 38,265 voters across 40 wards in Rawatbhata municipality, and 25,582 voters across 35 wards in Begun municipality. Strict security protocols are enforced across all polling centers to encourage peaceful public voting throughout the day.
In Rajsamand district, voting is conducted across 65 polling centers in Nathdwara and Amet municipalities. Nathdwara covers 40 wards with 29,355 registered voters, comprising 15,244 male voters, 14,109 female voters, and 2 transgender voters. Demographically, Ward 2 is the largest ward in Nathdwara with 1012 voters, while Ward 12 is the smallest with 406 voters. Amet covers 25 wards, where polling is proceeding quietly under police supervision.
In Karauli district, 78,423 voters are casting their votes across Karauli Municipal Council, Sapotra municipality, and Mandrayal municipality to choose among 493 total candidates. Specific candidate breakdowns show 325 candidates in Karauli, 82 in Sapotra, and 86 in Mandrayal. Security arrangements feature enhanced police presence and videography at critical booths, which include 30 booths in Karauli, 6 in Mandrayal, and 4 in Sapotra.
Electoral Statistics for Alwar, Hanumangarh, and Pratapgarh
Phase 1 voting in Alwar district encompasses 5 urban bodies with 3,28,710 total eligible voters. Alwar Municipal Corporation accounts for the bulk of voters, with 2.68 lakh citizens selecting from 344 candidates contesting across 65 wards. Voting runs continuously from 7 AM to 6 PM across all municipal stations in Alwar under strict election machinery oversight.
In Hanumangarh district, over 1.45 lakh voters across 170 wards in 5 municipalities are exercising their voting rights. Voter breakdown includes 41,604 voters in Nohar, 33,940 in Bhadra, 31,676 in Rawatsar, 27,575 in Sangaria, and 10,357 in Tibbi. Local administration and police units remain on high alert throughout the voting schedule.
In Pratapgarh district, 41,085 voters across two local bodies are determining the outcome for 172 total candidates. Pratapgarh Municipal Council has 35,895 voters, 107 candidates, and 42 polling booths across 40 wards. Arnod municipality features 5,190 voters, 65 candidates, and 20 polling booths across 20 wards, operating smoothly under police supervision.
Subsequent Polling Dates and Counting Schedule
According to the official schedule for the 2026 local body elections, voting for the remaining bodies in Hanumangarh district, including Hanumangarh, Goluwala, and Pilibanga, alongside the remaining 7 municipal bodies in Alwar district, will take place on September 11. Counting of votes for all participating municipal bodies across the state will be conducted on September 14, followed by the declaration of official election results.
