Jaipur — The Rajasthan State Election Commission has revised the timetable for the forthcoming Panchayat elections, shifting only the dates on which election teams travel to their respective constituencies. The amendment is designed to respect the Hindu festival Dhanteras and to ease logistics for voters, while the actual voting days remain untouched.
First Phase
Election crews assigned to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti contests will now set out on October 21, with voting scheduled for October 22.
Nomination drives for Panch and Sarpanch posts are slated for October 23, followed by ballot casting on October 24. The Up‑Sarpanch election will be held on October 25.
Second Phase
For the second round, teams will depart on October 27 and conduct Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on October 28.
Nomination for Panch and Sarpanch seats is set for October 29, with polling on October 30. The Up‑Sarpanch contest follows on October 31.
Third Phase
The third‑phase departure has been moved forward to November 2, and voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will take place on November 3.
Nomination for Panch and Sarpanch positions is scheduled for November 4, polling on November 5, and the Up‑Sarpanch election on November 6.
Polling Dates Remain Unchanged
The commission stressed that the actual ballot dates have not been altered; only the movement schedule of the election teams has been shifted.
This change ensures that no election activity occurs on Dhanteras, a major Hindu celebration, thereby avoiding inconvenience for both voters and officials.
With the updated timetable, the election process will continue on the previously announced voting dates while accommodating the festive calendar.
