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Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: Revised Dates for All Phases
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has advanced the first three phases of panchayat polls by one day, citing Dhanteras. Full revised schedule for all four phases.
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“Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: Revised Dates for All Phases”
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6 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Dates revised: Rajasthan's State Election Commission has advanced the first three phases of panchayat elections by one day.
- The reason: Religious sentiments and public concerns around Dhanteras.
- Phase 4 unchanged: Zila Parishad/Panchayat Samiti voting on November 14 and Panch/Sarpanch polling on November 16 remain as planned.
- First phase: Zila Parishad/Panchayat Samiti voting on October 22; Panch/Sarpanch polling on October 24.
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has revised the schedule for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections, advancing the first three phases by one day. The Commission cited religious sentiments and public concerns surrounding Dhanteras. The fourth phase remains unchanged.
Old vs New Schedule
| Phase | Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti (Old → New) | Panch & Sarpanch (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Oct 23 → Oct 22 | Oct 25 → Oct 24 |
| Phase 2 | Oct 29 → Oct 28 | Oct 31 → Oct 30 |
| Phase 3 | Nov 4 → Nov 3 | Nov 6 → Nov 5 |
| Phase 4 | Nov 14 (no change) | Nov 16 (no change) |
Full Phase-Wise Calendar
| Phase | ZP & PS voting | Panch/Sarpanch nominations | Panch/Sarpanch polling | Deputy Sarpanch election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 22 | Oct 23 | Oct 24 | Oct 25 |
| 2 | Oct 28 | Oct 29 | Oct 30 | Oct 31 |
| 3 | Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | Nov 6 |
| 4 | Nov 14 | – | Nov 16 | – |
