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Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Rescheduled: Voting to Skip Dhanteras, All Phases Consolidated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM
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The three-stage Panchayat election in Rajasthan has been shifted by a day, with voting now set to avoid Dhanteras and be conducted in a single phase.
The State Election Commission of Rajasthan announced a one‑day adjustment to the schedule of the three‑phase Panchayat elections. The change ensures that no polling will take place on Dhanteras, a major Hindu festival, out of respect for religious sentiments and public convenience.
All three phases – originally spread over separate days – will now be merged into a single voting day. This consolidation aims to streamline the process, reduce administrative costs, and minimize disruptions for voters who observe the festival.
Election officials have confirmed that the revised date will be communicated to voters through local media and the commission’s official channels. Security arrangements and polling personnel will be deployed accordingly to manage the larger, single‑day turnout.
The decision reflects a balance between electoral timelines and cultural considerations, a practice often observed in Indian states during major religious occasions.
All three phases – originally spread over separate days – will now be merged into a single voting day. This consolidation aims to streamline the process, reduce administrative costs, and minimize disruptions for voters who observe the festival.
Election officials have confirmed that the revised date will be communicated to voters through local media and the commission’s official channels. Security arrangements and polling personnel will be deployed accordingly to manage the larger, single‑day turnout.
The decision reflects a balance between electoral timelines and cultural considerations, a practice often observed in Indian states during major religious occasions.