Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Jaipur Bans Victory Processions Amid Local Body Elections
Jaipur police have temporarily stopped victory celebrations during local elections.
The ban runs from September 13 through September 25.
It covers candidates, elected members, and their supporters.
Police say the goal is to keep people safe and prevent disturbances.
Voting took place in two phases, on September 9 and September 11.
Votes will be counted on September 14.
Elections for chairperson and vice-chairperson are planned for September 21 and 22.
Candidates can still speak to voters by visiting them at home.
Jaipur Police has banned victory processions from September 13 to September 25 under Section 163 of the BNSS.
The restriction applies to elected members, candidates, chairperson and vice-chairperson nominees, and their supporters.
The ban aims to maintain peace during local body polling, vote counting, and leadership elections.
Vote counting is scheduled for September 14, with chairperson and vice-chairperson elections proposed for September 21 and 22.
Some 9,000 additional police personnel will support security at 2,256 polling stations, including 551 sensitive or hypersensitive booths.
- Who
- The Jaipur Police Commissionerate, candidates, elected members, and their supporters are involved.
- What
- A complete ban on victory processions has been imposed during the local body election period.
- When
- The ban runs from September 13 to September 25; counting is scheduled for September 14.
- Where
- The restriction applies across the Jaipur Police Commissionerate area.
- Why
- Police cited the need to maintain peace, public order, and law and order during the elections and results process.
- Restriction period
- September 13–25
- Legal basis
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Polling stations
- 2,256
- Sensitive stations
- 551 identified as sensitive or hypersensitive
- Additional security
- Around 9,000 additional police personnel
- Candidates and wards
- 723 candidates contesting across 150 wards
- Scheduled elections
- Vote counting on September 14; chairperson and vice-chairperson elections proposed for September 21 and 22