Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Jaipur’s civic election battle moved into its final chapter on September 11 as voters across all 150 wards turned up to choose their next councillors. The polling began at 7 am and ended at 6 pm, with 62.88% turnout recorded across Jaipur Municipal Corporation. More than 15.30 lakh of the city’s 24.33 lakh registered voters cast their ballots, sending the fate of 723 candidates into EVMs.
The final phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections also covered 146 other urban local bodies, but Jaipur remained one of the biggest political centres of attention. Several wards witnessed allegations of bogus voting, EVM problems, protests and candidate disputes. The focus now shifts to September 14, when the votes will be counted.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: 62.88% Voting Recorded
Voting across Jaipur’s 150 wards concluded peacefully overall, despite disruptions and disputes at some polling centres.
According to the final figures provided for Jaipur Municipal Corporation, 15,30,087 voters cast their ballots out of 24,33,198 registered voters, taking the turnout to 62.88%.
The polling percentage increased steadily during the day:
| Time | Voting Percentage |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 16.23% |
| 1 PM | 37.40% |
| 3 PM | 48.58% |
| 6 PM | 62.74% |
| Final | 62.88% |
The 723 candidates contesting Jaipur’s 150 wards will now wait for the counting process on September 14.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Fake Voting Allegation Sparks Protest in Ward 49
One of the biggest controversies of the day emerged from Ward 49 in Sanganer, where Congress candidate Dharm Singh Singhania alleged bogus voting.
Singhania and his supporters protested at the polling centre, claiming that some voters discovered that their votes had allegedly already been cast before they reached the booth.
Singhania said, “By the time the voters arrive here, a bogus voter has already cast a vote in their place.”
The allegation was made by the Congress candidate and has not been treated as an established finding unless confirmed by election authorities.
Ward 49 was already being closely watched because of the political contest between BJP candidate Mukesh Sharma ‘Kaka’ and Congress’s Dharm Singh Singhania.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Jaipur Ward 101 and Ward 62 Also Witness Complaints
Ward 49 was not the only Jaipur constituency where voting-related allegations surfaced.
At Ward 101’s Panipench Water Works polling centre, supporters of independent candidate Vishnu Byani accused Congress workers of bogus voting.
In Ward 62, Jagatpura-Teelawala, a commotion reportedly broke out at Booth 23 following allegations of fake voting.
The incidents added to the political tension in several Jaipur wards as candidates and their supporters kept a close watch on the polling process.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: EVM Glitches Reported Across Jaipur Wards
Technical problems with electronic voting machines also affected polling at several Jaipur locations.
EVM problems were reported during mock polling and voting in Wards 149 and 150, as well as several booths covering Wards 116 to 132.
In Ward 149, machines reportedly developed problems at three booths. Ward 150 also saw EVM-related issues at two booths.
Problems were also reported at a polling centre in Ward 113’s Kanwtiya Ka Khurra, where voters created a commotion after an EVM malfunctioned.
Election officials replaced faulty machines where necessary to allow voting to continue.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Candidate Dispute Leads to Scuffle in Ward 114
A separate dispute erupted at a polling booth in Ward 114.
An independent candidate objected to the presence of a Congress candidate inside the polling area and demanded that the candidate be removed. The disagreement escalated into a scuffle.
Police officials intervened and brought the situation under control.
The incident became one of several booth-level disputes reported from Jaipur during the final phase of polling.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Diya Kumari Casts Vote in Jaipur
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari also participated in the municipal election.
She cast her vote at Booth Number 10 at the Pension Office in Ward 141 and urged people across Rajasthan to exercise their franchise.
Diya Kumari said, “I appeal to voters in the areas of Rajasthan where voting for municipal bodies is taking place to go out and cast their votes.”
Her appeal came as Jaipur voters continued to turn out across the city’s 150 wards.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: Rajyavardhan Rathore Says Civic Elections Are Important
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also highlighted the importance of municipal elections and the role of councillors in addressing neighbourhood-level issues.
Rathore said, Like every election, the local body election is also significant. Public funds are being utilised right down to the grassroots level.
Responding to criticism from Congress leaders, Rathore said, “It is the public that makes big leaders.”
He further stressed the importance of local representatives, saying, “The people live in these colonies. The councillor will look after their basic needs. This might be a trivial matter for senior Congress leaders, but for us, it is not.”
Rajasthan Nikay Chunav 2026: What Happened Outside Jaipur?
While Jaipur remained a major focus, voters across the rest of Rajasthan also participated in the second and final phase.
The second phase covered 147 urban local bodies, 4,774 wards and 9,758 polling booths, with more than 87.60 lakh registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. A total of 18,266 candidates contested in this phase.
Several districts reported strong voter participation, particularly in smaller municipalities and rural areas.
Dhorimanna in Barmer recorded 91.59% voter turnout, while Goluwala registered 90.03%. Barodamev recorded 89.79%, Mundawar 88.97%, Pirawa 88.86%, Bap 88.66%, Kotkasim 89.56% and Kishangarhbas 88.15%.
These figures showed that voter participation in several smaller urban bodies was considerably higher than the turnout recorded in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Nikay Chunav 2026: EVM Problems and Disputes Reported in Other Districts
EVM-related problems were not limited to Jaipur.
Reports of technical issues also emerged from other parts of Rajasthan during the second phase, with election officials replacing malfunctioning machines where required.
Jhunjhunu’s Singhana Ward 25 also reportedly faced a delay of around 50 minutes because of an EVM problem.
At other locations, candidates and supporters raised complaints about polling arrangements and alleged irregularities.
Rajasthan Civic Elections: 77 Wards Won Unopposed
Across the entire municipal election process, candidates were elected unopposed in 77 wards.
The elections covered a total of 309 urban local bodies and 10,245 wards across Rajasthan. One ward also witnessed a polling boycott because of local opposition.
The election process took place in two phases. The first phase covered 162 urban local bodies and recorded 76.41% turnout, while the second phase covered 147 bodies.
Jaipur Nagar Nigam Chunav 2026: When Will Jaipur Nagar Nigam Election Results Be Declared?
The counting of votes for Jaipur and other urban local bodies will take place on September 14, 2026, from 8 am.
For Jaipur, the counting will decide the fate of all 723 candidates who contested the 150 wards.
The election process will continue after the councillor results. Elections for mayors and chairpersons are scheduled for September 21, while elections for deputy mayors, deputy chairpersons and vice-presidents will take place on September 22.
With Jaipur’s polling now complete, all eyes are on September 14, when the EVMs will be opened, and the political battle across the Pink City will finally produce its winners.
