To respect the upcoming Dhanteras celebrations and to streamline voting logistics, the Rajasthan State Election Commission has re‑scheduled the first three phases of the 2026 Panchayati Raj elections. The new dates ensure that no polling activity overlaps with the festival.
Phase One – Updated Calendar
- Team departure: 21 October
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 22 October
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 23 October
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 24 October
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 25 October
Phase Two – Revised Schedule
- Team departure: 27 October
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 28 October
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 29 October
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 30 October
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 31 October
Phase Three – New Timeline
- Team departure: 2 November
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 3 November
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 4 November
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 5 November
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 6 November
Phase Four – No Modifications
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 14 November
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 16 November
- Result counting for Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti: 20 November
The commission stressed that the shift was solely intended to keep the electoral process separate from Dhanteras festivities.
The elections will cover 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and a massive 14,403 Gram Panchayats across Rajasthan.
