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Deputy Mayor, Vice‑Chairperson and Vice‑President Elections Held Across 301 Rajasthan Bodies on Sept 22
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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On September 22, voters in Rajasthan will elect deputy mayors, vice‑chairpersons and vice‑presidents for 301 local bodies following the recent mayoral polls.
Rajasthan’s local‑government election cycle progressed on September 22 as voters cast ballots for deputy mayor, vice‑chairperson and vice‑president positions across 301 municipal and panchayat bodies. The voting comes immediately after the mayoral contests that concluded earlier this week, completing the second phase of the state’s municipal elections.
The election schedule lists three key posts for each body: a deputy mayor who assists the mayor in administrative duties, a vice‑chairperson who supports the chair of the panchayat or municipal council, and a vice‑president who aids the council president. Ballots were opened at designated polling stations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with electronic voting machines employed to ensure a swift count.
Election officials emphasized that the outcomes will shape local governance for the next five years, influencing development projects, budget allocations and service delivery at the grassroots level. The live blog of Amar Ujala provided real‑time updates, noting voter turnout trends and any logistical issues reported from the field.
Preliminary results are expected to be announced within 48 hours, after which the newly elected officials will assume their duties and collaborate with mayors to implement state‑approved schemes.
The smooth conduct of this phase is being watched closely by political parties and civic groups, as it reflects the broader health of democratic processes in Rajasthan’s urban and rural areas.
The election schedule lists three key posts for each body: a deputy mayor who assists the mayor in administrative duties, a vice‑chairperson who supports the chair of the panchayat or municipal council, and a vice‑president who aids the council president. Ballots were opened at designated polling stations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with electronic voting machines employed to ensure a swift count.
Election officials emphasized that the outcomes will shape local governance for the next five years, influencing development projects, budget allocations and service delivery at the grassroots level. The live blog of Amar Ujala provided real‑time updates, noting voter turnout trends and any logistical issues reported from the field.
Preliminary results are expected to be announced within 48 hours, after which the newly elected officials will assume their duties and collaborate with mayors to implement state‑approved schemes.
The smooth conduct of this phase is being watched closely by political parties and civic groups, as it reflects the broader health of democratic processes in Rajasthan’s urban and rural areas.