Rajasthan Municipal Election Results to be Announced Today

Jaipur, September 14 (Daily Kiran) : The results of the Rajasthan municipal elections, covering 309 urban local bodies, will be announced today, September 14. This election will determine the fate of 38,889 candidates and pave the way for the formation of governing boards in 10 municipal corporations, 47 municipal councils, and 252 municipalities.

Counting began at 8 AM, with results expected to be revealed by noon. The elections took place in two phases on September 9 and 11, with counting occurring simultaneously across the state.

Most urban local bodies are counting votes at their respective headquarters, while in Bikaner, the counting is taking place at district headquarters. Voter turnout was reported at 73.56%, exceeding the previous municipal elections by over three percent. The elections featured candidates from major political parties as well as a significant number of independent candidates.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded 9,290 candidates, while the Indian National Congress put forward 9,027. In addition, there were 18,732 independent candidates. Other parties included the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) with 948 candidates, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with 311, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) with 298, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) with 185, and the Bharatiya Adivasi Party (BAP) with 98 candidates.

The large number of independent candidates could play a crucial role in the formation of boards, especially in urban local bodies where competition is tight and no single party secures a clear majority.

The State Election Commission has arranged to publish the counting results and updates on its website. Throughout the day, city-wise and urban body-wise status updates are expected as counting progresses.

For the first time in Rajasthan, the results of all 309 urban local bodies are being declared simultaneously under the ‘one state, one election’ model. Previously, these elections occurred in separate phases, extending the electoral process over a year. Today’s results will provide early indications of whether this new model alters the traditional political dynamics associated with local body elections.

This simultaneous announcement presents a challenge for parties to gather their numbers (majority), leaving them little time for negotiations regarding the formation of governing boards.