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Deputy Mayor Election in Jaipur: BJP and Congress Face Off, Voting Scheduled for Saturday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM
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The Jaipur Municipal Corporation will conduct the deputy mayor election on Saturday, with nominations opening at 10 a.m. and voting slated for the afternoon.
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation has announced that the election for the deputy mayor post will take place on Saturday. The process will commence at 10 a.m. with the opening of nominations, followed by verification of candidates and a window for withdrawals. If required, voting will be conducted between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the same day.
Two major parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, are set to contest the position directly, marking a face‑to‑face contest within the city's local governance framework. Both parties have fielded their respective candidates, and the electoral machinery is prepared to ensure a smooth transition from nominations to the ballot.
The schedule aims to complete the entire electoral procedure within a single day, reflecting the municipal body's effort to maintain efficiency and transparency. Election officials will oversee each stage, from candidate scrutiny to the final vote count, to uphold the integrity of the process.
Two major parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, are set to contest the position directly, marking a face‑to‑face contest within the city's local governance framework. Both parties have fielded their respective candidates, and the electoral machinery is prepared to ensure a smooth transition from nominations to the ballot.
The schedule aims to complete the entire electoral procedure within a single day, reflecting the municipal body's effort to maintain efficiency and transparency. Election officials will oversee each stage, from candidate scrutiny to the final vote count, to uphold the integrity of the process.