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Alwar leads nominations in Rajasthan Panchayat polls with 2,629 candidates
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:15 AM
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In the Rajasthan Panchayat elections, 2,629 candidates have filed nominations for 586 Zilla Parishad seats, with Alwar district recording the highest number of applications.
The nomination process for the upcoming Rajasthan Panchayat elections has concluded, revealing a competitive landscape across the state. For the 586 seats in the Zilla Parishad (District Council), a total of 2,629 candidates have entered the fray, indicating a high level of political participation.
Alwar district has emerged as the most contested area for the Zilla Parishad elections, registering the highest number of nominations. In contrast, Rajasamand district recorded the lowest number of candidates filing their applications for these seats.
The contest extends to the Panchayat Samiti (Block Council) level as well, where 7,890 candidates have filed nominations for 1,806 seats. This significant number of aspirants highlights the intense political dynamics at the grassroots level in Rajasthan.
The election authorities have now completed the initial scrutiny phase for these nominations, setting the stage for the final candidate list and subsequent campaigning in the state.
Alwar district has emerged as the most contested area for the Zilla Parishad elections, registering the highest number of nominations. In contrast, Rajasamand district recorded the lowest number of candidates filing their applications for these seats.
The contest extends to the Panchayat Samiti (Block Council) level as well, where 7,890 candidates have filed nominations for 1,806 seats. This significant number of aspirants highlights the intense political dynamics at the grassroots level in Rajasthan.
The election authorities have now completed the initial scrutiny phase for these nominations, setting the stage for the final candidate list and subsequent campaigning in the state.