NationalThursday, 20 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Rajasthan local body polls: 309 urban bodies to vote in 2 phases on Sept. 9 and 11, 2026
Rajasthan announced elections for 309 urban local bodies in two phases, with vote counting on September 14, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Rajasthan State Election Commission announced elections to 309 urban local bodies in two phases on September 9 and 11, with counting scheduled for September 14, 2026.
Key specifics
- 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan will go to polls in 2 phases.
- Voting dates are September 9 and September 11, 2026, as announced on August 19, 2026.
- Vote counting is fixed for September 14, 2026.
- The model code of conduct came into force in all 309 urban local bodies after the announcement.
- The Rajasthan High Court directed the State government to complete Panchayati Raj polls by November.
Exam lens
Question type: polity and election administration, 309 urban local bodies, September 2026 schedule, model code of conduct, Rajasthan High Court direction; TNPSC may ask the sequence of election notification, polling and counting dates.