Jaipur, October 6 (Daily Kiran) : The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced changes to the schedule for the Panchayat elections, citing religious sentiments and public concerns related to the festival of Dhanteras. The voting dates for the first three phases have been moved one day earlier to avoid clashes with the festivities.
Under the revised schedule, voting for district council and Panchayat committee members will take place on October 22, October 28, and November 3, with the fourth phase remaining unchanged. The elections for the positions of Panch and Sarpanch will occur on October 24, October 30, and November 5.
Previously, the voting for these positions was set for October 23, October 29, and November 4. The new dates clarify the timeline for the elections, ensuring that the first phase begins with voting for district council and Panchayat committee members on October 22, followed by nominations for Panch and Sarpanch positions on October 23, and voting on October 24.
In the second phase, district council and Panchayat committee voting will occur on October 28, with nominations for Panch and Sarpanch positions submitted on October 29, leading to voting on October 30. The election for the deputy Sarpanch will take place on October 31.
For the third phase, voting for district council and Panchayat committee members is scheduled for November 3, with nominations for Panch and Sarpanch positions due on November 4, followed by voting on November 5. The deputy Sarpanch election will be held on November 6.
The fourth phase’s schedule remains unchanged, with voting for district council and Panchayat committee members on November 14 and for Panch and Sarpanch positions on November 16. The commission’s decision to adjust the first three phases aims to provide clarity on the voting dates.
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