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Administrators Must Resign Before Contesting Sarpanch Elections, Rule Says
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:16 AM
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A new directive mandates that any administrator wishing to run for sarpanch must first resign, else their nomination will be rejected.
Election officials have clarified that administrators who intend to contest the sarpanch post must submit their resignation before filing nomination papers. The clarification comes as part of ongoing efforts to streamline the eligibility criteria for local body elections.
The rule states that any nomination submitted by an administrator who has not formally stepped down will be automatically rejected. This measure aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest and ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
Candidates are required to attach proof of resignation, such as an official order or acceptance letter, along with their nomination forms. The requirement applies uniformly across all states for upcoming gram panchayat elections.
Authorities have urged prospective candidates to complete the resignation process well before the nomination deadline to avoid disqualification.
The rule states that any nomination submitted by an administrator who has not formally stepped down will be automatically rejected. This measure aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest and ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
Candidates are required to attach proof of resignation, such as an official order or acceptance letter, along with their nomination forms. The requirement applies uniformly across all states for upcoming gram panchayat elections.
Authorities have urged prospective candidates to complete the resignation process well before the nomination deadline to avoid disqualification.