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Sons of Rajasthan Ministers and Legislators in Contention for R.C.A Election Seats
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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The upcoming Rajasthan Cricket Association election has seen several ministers' and legislators' sons emerge as potential candidates, with nominations still being filed ahead of the September 29 vote.
The Rajasthan Cricket Association (R.C.A) is gearing up for its next election, scheduled to be held on September 29. As the nomination window remains open, a notable trend has emerged: the sons of sitting ministers, legislators and former party leaders are being discussed as possible candidates for the association's governing bodies.
Party insiders and cricket administrators say the involvement of political families reflects the growing intertwining of sport administration and regional politics in the state. While the R.C.A constitution permits any eligible member to file a nomination, the presence of high‑profile political heirs is expected to shape campaigning dynamics.
Election officials have confirmed that the formal voting process will follow the close of nominations, with results to be announced shortly after the ballot. Observers will be watching to see whether the political lineage influences the composition of the R.C.A board, which oversees cricket development, infrastructure projects and the selection of state teams.
Party insiders and cricket administrators say the involvement of political families reflects the growing intertwining of sport administration and regional politics in the state. While the R.C.A constitution permits any eligible member to file a nomination, the presence of high‑profile political heirs is expected to shape campaigning dynamics.
Election officials have confirmed that the formal voting process will follow the close of nominations, with results to be announced shortly after the ballot. Observers will be watching to see whether the political lineage influences the composition of the R.C.A board, which oversees cricket development, infrastructure projects and the selection of state teams.