Local body polls announced in Rajasthan; Congress launches panchayat task force campaign
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced local body elections to be held in September 2026. The Congress party has launched a task force to identify young candidates, aiming to capture the youth vote in the state.
Why it matters
Local elections serve as a barometer for voter sentiment toward the ruling state government and influence grassroots political representation.
Elections to all 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be held in two phases on September 9 and 11, the State Election Commission announced here on Wednesday (August 19, 2026). The counting of votes will be held on September 14, while the nomination process will start with the issuance of notification on August 27.
The Opposition Congress launched a panchayat task force campaign in the State in preparation for the local body and Panchayati Raj elections, which will reflect the voters’ mood in the third year of the Bharatiya Janata Party government. The task force is expected to identify potential candidates for the polls.
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