Voting Underway in Rajasthans Panchayat Elections: CM Bhajanlal Urges Citizens to Participate
Rajasthans second phase of Panchayat elections begins, with CM Bhajanlal Sharma encouraging active voter participation.
Jaipur, October 28 (Daily Kiran) : Voting for the second phase of the Panchayati Raj elections is currently taking place across Rajasthan. Citizens in 22 districts are casting their votes for district council and village committee members. Ahead of the voting, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma urged residents to actively participate in the electoral process.
In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sharma emphasized, “First vote, then refreshments!” He addressed the people of Rajasthan, stating, “Today marks an important opportunity for strengthening democracy and empowering rural self-governance. I urge all voters to exercise their voting rights and actively participate in this grand festival of democracy.”
The Chief Minister particularly appealed to first-time voters, encouraging them to vote with enthusiasm and responsibility while inspiring their family and friends to do the same. He added, “Let us demonstrate our commitment to democratic values and work together to realize the vision of a strong Panchayat, prosperous villages, and a developed Rajasthan through increased voter turnout.”
In this phase of the elections, voting is taking place in a total of 2,453 wards, comprising 275 district council wards and 2,178 village committee wards. A total of 8,257 candidates are vying for these positions, with 984 running for district council seats and 7,273 for village committee seats.
For this election, 413 polling stations have been established, where 378,364 voters are expected to cast their ballots. This includes 197,323 male voters and 181,040 female voters.
