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The Rajasthan State Election Commission has rescheduled the by-elections, now set for June 8, 2025, covering urban local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions. The elections, initially postponed due to Indo-Pak tensions following Operation Sindoor, will proceed across key districts like Ganganagar, Barmer, and Sirohi. From local ward elections to Zila Pramukh positions, nominations will kick off on May 20, leading to a comprehensive electoral oversight. Officials express confidence, emphasizing that the situation has stabilized, allowing full preparations to advance without hindrance.

Key Points: Rajasthan Election Commission Sets New Bypoll Date June 2025

  • Bypolls on June 8 for urban and Panchayati bodies
  • Key elections in Ganganagar and Sirohi
  • New dates follow previous postponement due to Indo-Pak tensions
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State Election Commission announces revised schedule for bypolls in Rajasthan

Rajasthan announces June bypolls with key elections in Ganganagar, Sirohi, Barmer, among others.

"Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming by-elections. - Rajasthan State Election Officials"

Jaipur, May 17

The State Election Commission of Rajasthan, on Friday, announced a revised schedule for the by-elections in 14 urban local bodies and multiple Panchayati Raj institutions across the state, which were earlier postponed due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor.

The Bypolls will now be held on June 8, 2025.

Notifications for Panchayati Raj elections will be issued on May 20, and for urban local bodies on May 21.

The elections will cover 12 wards, one Municipal President, and one Vice President in urban bodies.

In the Panchayati Raj institutions, by-elections will be held for one Zila Pramukh (District Chief), two Pradhans, one Deputy Pradhan, seven Zila Parishad members, 18 Panchayat Samiti members, 17 Sarpanchs, 15 Deputy Sarpanchs, and Ward Panchs across 169 Gram Panchayats.

Key locations include Ganganagar (District Head), and wards in Sirohi, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur and Alwar.

The Pradhan elections will be held in Barmer and Karauli, and Deputy Pradhan elections in Banswara.

Nominations for Panchayat-related posts will begin on May 20.

Voting for the Deputy Sarpanchs will take place on June 9, for District Head and Pradhan on June 10, Deputy Pradhan on June 11, Municipal President on June 16, and Vice President on June 17.

These by-elections were previously postponed due to the tense situation following Operation Sindoor, but with the situation now under control, preparations are in full swing, said officials.

Voting will be conducted on June 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These by-elections will be held for seats whose terms ended in December 2024 but remain vacant due to various reasons, officials added.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally! The elections were delayed for too long. Democracy should not suffer because of border tensions. Hope all parties get fair campaigning time now. Rajasthan needs stable local governance 👏
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Priya M.
The schedule seems well-planned but why such different dates for different posts? It might confuse voters. EC should have kept all voting on 1-2 days only. Still, better late than never!
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Vikram S.
Operation Sindoor was necessary for national security, but glad things have normalized now. Local elections are the backbone of democracy - hope EC ensures free & fair polls. Jai Rajasthan! 🇮🇳
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Anjali T.
So many vacancies across panchayats and municipalities! Shows how unstable local governance has been. Hope new representatives will focus on water scarcity issues in districts like Alwar and Barmer 💧
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Sanjay R.
The staggered election dates from June 8-17 will stretch security forces thin. After recent tensions, we need proper security at all polling booths. EC should reconsider this aspect.
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Neha P.
Good decision to conduct elections before monsoon hits properly. Last time in our village, voting percentage was low due to rains. Hope women voters come out in good numbers this time! 🙋‍♀️

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