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Sirohi Prepares for 2026 Local Body Elections; Nominations Not Due on Raksha Bandhan or Sunday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:36 AM
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The District Election Officer in Sirohi inspected polling stations in Aburod and Mount Abu sub‑divisions as the 2026 local body elections gear up, and the nomination deadline has been moved away from Raksha Bandhan and the upcoming Sunday.
District Election Officer Rohitashv Singh Tomar conducted a thorough inspection of polling stations, returning officer offices, strong rooms and counting halls across the Aburod and Mount Abu sub‑divisions of Sirohi district. The visit aimed to verify that infrastructure and security arrangements meet the standards required for the upcoming 2026 local body elections.
Election officials confirmed that the nomination filing date will not fall on the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan nor on the following Sunday, to avoid any procedural clashes with the holiday and weekend. The revised deadline provides candidates with a clear timeline while ensuring smooth administrative processing.
The accelerated preparation reflects the state election commission’s push to complete all logistical arrangements well before the election schedule is announced. Authorities are also coordinating with police and local bodies to secure polling venues and streamline voter registration ahead of the polls.
Stakeholders, including political parties and prospective candidates, have been briefed on the updated timeline and are expected to submit their nominations within the newly defined window.
The move underscores the election machinery’s focus on transparency and efficiency as Rajasthan readies for a major local governance exercise in 2026.
Election officials confirmed that the nomination filing date will not fall on the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan nor on the following Sunday, to avoid any procedural clashes with the holiday and weekend. The revised deadline provides candidates with a clear timeline while ensuring smooth administrative processing.
The accelerated preparation reflects the state election commission’s push to complete all logistical arrangements well before the election schedule is announced. Authorities are also coordinating with police and local bodies to secure polling venues and streamline voter registration ahead of the polls.
Stakeholders, including political parties and prospective candidates, have been briefed on the updated timeline and are expected to submit their nominations within the newly defined window.
The move underscores the election machinery’s focus on transparency and efficiency as Rajasthan readies for a major local governance exercise in 2026.