When Will the Final Voter List for Rajasthan's Panchayat Elections Be Published?
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- The final voter list for Rajasthan's Panchayat elections will be published on February 25.
- No modifications will be allowed post-publication of the voter list.
- Elections will utilize both ballot boxes and Electronic Voting Machines.
- Delays in elections were due to Special Intensive Revision and OBC reservation issues.
- The High Court mandates elections must occur before April 15.
Jaipur, Jan 24 (NationPress) Preparations for the forthcoming Panchayat elections in Rajasthan have accelerated significantly. Even prior to the official announcement of election dates, the State Election Commission has provided crucial directives to district authorities to guarantee the efficient and timely execution of the elections.
According to orders from the Chief Electoral Officer of the State Election Commission, Rajesh Verma, photo-based Panchayat voter lists are being compiled from the existing Assembly constituency voter lists. The final version of the Panchayat voter list is set to be published on February 25.
The Commission has made it clear that this will constitute the definitive voter list for the Panchayat elections, and no changes will be accommodated post-publication. Only individuals whose names feature in this final list will be permitted to vote in the Panchayat elections.
The elections for Panch and Sarpanch will utilize ballot boxes, while voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members is anticipated to occur via Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). To facilitate this, EVMs are being sourced from the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission.
Owing to challenges associated with Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and OBC reservation, the Panchayat and urban local body elections in Rajasthan have faced multiple delays, causing uncertainty. Nevertheless, following directives from the High Court, the State Election Commission has intensified its preparations.
The High Court has mandated that the Panchayat and urban local body elections be conducted by April 15, increasing the likelihood that the election schedule will be announced imminently.