Third-phase Sarpanch-Panch Election to be Held on November 5 Instead of November 6
Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Election Commission has revised the schedule for the upcoming Panchayat elections in view of Dhanteras, keeping religious sentiments and public convenience in mind.
Under the revised schedule, the polling date for Sarpanch and Panch elections in the third phase has been advanced by one day from November 6 to November 5. The dates for the first, second and third phases have also been moved forward by a day, while the remaining schedule, including the fourth phase, will remain unchanged.
First Phase
- October 21: Polling parties will depart.
- October 22: Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members.
- October 23: Nomination of candidates for Panch and Sarpanch posts.
- October 24: Voting for Panch and Sarpanch.
- October 25: Election of Deputy Sarpanch.
Second Phase
- October 27: Polling parties will depart.
- October 28: Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members.
- October 29: Nomination of candidates for Panch and Sarpanch posts.
- October 30: Voting for Panch and Sarpanch.
- October 31: Election of Deputy Sarpanch.
Third Phase
The most significant change has been made in the third phase due to Dhanteras.
- November 2: Polling parties will depart.
- November 3: Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members.
- November 4: Nomination of candidates for Panch and Sarpanch posts.
- November 5: Voting for Panch and Sarpanch.
- November 6: Indirect election of Deputy Sarpanch in the morning.
The State Election Commission said the changes were made considering religious faith and public sentiments, while ensuring that the overall election process continues smoothly.
