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Politics
Nomination Phase Begins for Rajasthan's 309 Municipal Bodies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 07:02 AM
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Nominations for elections across 309 urban local bodies and 10,245 wards in Rajasthan have opened, giving candidates just three days to file due to the upcoming Raksha Bandhan holiday.
The nomination window for Rajasthan's municipal elections opened today, covering 309 urban local bodies and a total of 10,245 wards. Election officials have announced that the filing period will be limited to three days because the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan and the following Sunday fall within the usual schedule.
On the first day, a noticeable number of independent candidates have submitted their papers, while major parties such as the BJP and Congress are still finalising their ticket lists. Party leaders have indicated that they will announce their candidates after internal deliberations, leaving many aspirants in a holding pattern.
The short filing period compresses the usual timeline for candidate selection, potentially influencing campaign strategies ahead of the polls scheduled later this year. Election authorities have urged all applicants to complete formalities promptly to avoid disqualification.
On the first day, a noticeable number of independent candidates have submitted their papers, while major parties such as the BJP and Congress are still finalising their ticket lists. Party leaders have indicated that they will announce their candidates after internal deliberations, leaving many aspirants in a holding pattern.
The short filing period compresses the usual timeline for candidate selection, potentially influencing campaign strategies ahead of the polls scheduled later this year. Election authorities have urged all applicants to complete formalities promptly to avoid disqualification.