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Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: Full Schedule Out Tomorrow, Rural Governments Ready for Formation.
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:30
Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: Full Schedule Out Tomorrow, Rural Governments Ready for Formation.
- •The State Election Commission will release the full schedule for the General Elections of Panchayati Raj institutions 2026 tomorrow at a 3 PM press conference.
- •The Model Code of Conduct will come into effect in rural areas immediately after the announcement, banning government employee transfers.
- •Approximately 1.69 lakh representatives will be elected, including Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, Sarpanch, and Ward Panch posts.
- •Sarpanch and Ward Panch elections will use ballot papers, while Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections will be conducted via EVMs.
- •Women will have 50% participation, with 20 Zila Pramukhs and 221 Pradhans reserved for women.
Key Questions Answered
The State Election Commission will release the full election schedule for the 2026 Panchayati Raj institution general elections tomorrow during a press conference at 3 PM in the Panchayati Raj Auditorium.
Elections for Sarpanchs and Ward Panchs will be conducted using traditional ballot papers, while voting for Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad members will be carried out using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
As soon as the election schedule is announced, the Model Code of Conduct will take effect in rural areas, immediately resulting in a ban on the transfer of government employees.
