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Politics
Rain slows Rajasthan Panchayat polls; voting under 50% in many districts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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Heavy rain has slowed voting in the second phase of Rajasthan's panchayat elections, with turnout below 50% in several districts.
The second phase of Rajasthan's gram panchayat elections is under way, covering 22 districts and a total of 3,626 village panchayats. Voters are casting ballots for both panch members and sarpanch (village head) positions across the state.
Inclement weather has become a major obstacle. Persistent rain across the region has slowed the pace of polling, and election officials report that in many districts fewer than half of the scheduled voters have cast their votes so far.
A total of 21,839 candidates are contesting the sarpanch posts, reflecting intense competition at the grassroots level. The weather‑related delay is expected to extend voting hours in affected areas to ensure that as many eligible voters as possible can participate.
Election authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged voters to exercise caution while traveling to polling stations, emphasizing that the democratic process will continue despite the adverse conditions.
Inclement weather has become a major obstacle. Persistent rain across the region has slowed the pace of polling, and election officials report that in many districts fewer than half of the scheduled voters have cast their votes so far.
A total of 21,839 candidates are contesting the sarpanch posts, reflecting intense competition at the grassroots level. The weather‑related delay is expected to extend voting hours in affected areas to ensure that as many eligible voters as possible can participate.
Election authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged voters to exercise caution while traveling to polling stations, emphasizing that the democratic process will continue despite the adverse conditions.