To respect the upcoming Dhanteras celebrations and streamline the voting process, the Rajasthan State Election Commission has revised the schedule for the first three phases of the 2026 Panchayati Raj elections. The new dates ensure that no polling activity overlaps with the festive period.
Phase 1 – Updated Calendar
- Team departure: 21 October
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 22 October
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 23 October
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 24 October
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 25 October
Phase 2 – Revised Schedule
- Team departure: 27 October
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 28 October
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 29 October
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 30 October
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 31 October
Phase 3 – New Timeline
- Team departure: 2 November
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 3 November
- Panch & Sarpanch nominations: 4 November
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 5 November
- Up‑Sarpanch election: 6 November
Phase 4 – No Adjustments
- Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti voting: 14 November
- Panch & Sarpanch voting: 16 November
- Result counting for Zila Parishad & Panchayat Samiti: 20 November
The commission stressed that this realignment is solely intended to keep the electoral process distinct from Dhanteras festivities. The elections will encompass 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis, and a massive 14,403 Gram Panchayats throughout Rajasthan.
