Rajasthan Panchayat Elections 2026: 214 Candidates in Fray Across Four Udaipur Panchayat Samitis
Udaipur, October 26, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The candidate list for the third phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj General Elections 2026 in four panchayat samitis of Udaipur district has been finalised. A total of nine candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday, the last day for withdrawal. Following the withdrawals, 214 candidates are now contesting across 62 constituencies, including 118 men and 96 women.
District Election Officer Gaurav Agrawal provided the details of the nomination withdrawals and the final number of candidates.
Nine Candidates Withdraw Nominations
Kalyanpur recorded the highest number of withdrawals, with four candidates pulling out. Two candidates each withdrew their nominations in Nayagaon and Rishabhdev, while one candidate withdrew in Kherwara.
The final number of candidates in each panchayat samiti is as follows:
| Panchayat Samiti | Constituencies | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyanpur | 15 | 60 |
| Kherwara | 17 | 57 |
| Nayagaon | 15 | 50 |
| Rishabhdev | 15 | 47 |
| Total | 62 | 214 |
Kalyanpur has the highest number of candidates, with 60 contesting across 15 constituencies. Kherwara has 57 candidates across 17 constituencies, followed by Nayagaon with 50 candidates and Rishabhdev with 47.
District Council Elections Also in Third Phase
In the third phase, 24 candidates are contesting for eight district council wards in Udaipur district.
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Election Dates
Voting for district council and panchayat samiti members will take place on November 3, 2026. Polling for ward members and village heads (Panch and Sarpanch) is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
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