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Rajasthan Urban Local Body Vote Counting Begins Across 309 Bodies

Rajasthan is counting votes from elections for city and town councils.

The counting began on September 14 at centres protected by security personnel.

Elections were held in two rounds, on September 9 and September 11.

The elections covered 309 urban local bodies across the state.

Reports give different totals for the number of wards, councillor posts and voters.

Jaipur’s 150 wards are among those being counted.

The results will show which candidates win seats on the local councils.

Mayors and other local leaders will be chosen later on September 21 and 22.

Key facts

Counting date: September 14, 2026
Urban local bodies: 309: 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils and 248 municipalities
Reported ward and post totals: One report cites 10,167 wards and 38,889 candidates; another cites 10,245 councillor posts
Polling dates: September 9 and 11, 2026
Reported turnout: One report gives 70.01% overall turnout; another reports 76.42% in phase one and 70.68% in phase two
Jaipur counting: 150 wards are being counted at Shri Bhawani Niketan College of Pharmacy
Next leadership elections: Mayors and chairpersons on September 21; deputy mayors, deputy chairpersons and municipal vice-presidents on September 22

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