Jaipur, October 28 : The second phase of the Panchayati Raj elections is underway in Rajasthan. Voting is taking place across 22 districts of the state for members of the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti. Before the commencement of polling, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma urged the public to participate enthusiastically and cast their votes.
Taking to the social media platform X, CM Bhajanlal Sharma wrote, “Vote first, refreshments later!”
Addressing the people of the state, the CM stated, “The second phase of the Panchayat elections is taking place in the state today. This is a significant opportunity to strengthen democracy and empower rural self-governance. I urge all voters in the state to exercise their franchise and actively participate in this grand festival of democracy.”
He specifically appealed to first-time young voters, encouraging them to cast their ballots with enthusiasm and a sense of responsibility, and to also inspire their family members and friends to do the same.
CM Bhajanlal further added, “Let us demonstrate our commitment to democratic values and, through a high voter turnout, contribute to realizing the vision of empowered Panchayats, prosperous villages, and a developed Rajasthan.”
It is worth noting that this second phase of the election covers a total of 2,453 wards—comprising 275 Zila Parishad wards and 2,178 Panchayat Samiti wards. A total of 8,257 candidates are in the fray for these seats, with 984 candidates contesting for the Zila Parishad and 7,273 for the Panchayat Samiti.
For this phase, 413 polling stations have been set up, where a total of 378,364 voters are expected to exercise their right to vote. This includes 197,323 male voters and 181,040 female voters.
