Rajasthan civic polls: Re-poll ordered in Jaipur Ward 62 after 110 deleted voters cast ballots
Synopsis
A single polling station in Jaipur's Ward 62 has thrown Rajasthan's civic election machinery into action — 110 voters who had been deleted from electoral rolls somehow cast valid ballots on 11 September, forcing a state election commission-mandated re-poll just 48 hours later. With counting set for 14 September, the outcome of Ward 62 now hinges on a compressed, tightly monitored do-over.
Key Takeaways
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan , ordered a re-poll at Government Upper Primary School (Room No.
4), Tila Wala, Sanganer , under Part No.
23, Ward 62, Jaipur Municipal Corporation .
110 voters with names in the 'deleted entries' list cast ballots during original polling on 11 September 2026 , prompting the order.
The re-poll is scheduled for 13 September 2026 , from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm , under Rule 55 of the Rajasthan Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1994 .
Rajasthan's civic elections covered 309 urban local bodies across two phases on 9 and 11 September 2026 , with a combined turnout of 72.95% .
Vote counting for all bodies, including Ward 62, is scheduled for 14 September 2026 .
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan, has ordered a re-poll at the polling station in Government Upper Primary School (Room No. 4), Tila Wala, Sanganer, under Part No. 23 of Ward 62 of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, after 110 voters whose names had been removed from electoral rolls cast their ballots during polling on Saturday, 11 September 2026. The Commission concluded that the integrity of the election process had been compromised and invoked its powers under election rules to order a fresh vote.
What Triggered the Re-Poll
According to the Commission, the 110 voters who participated in polling at the affected station had their names listed under 'deleted entries' — meaning they were not eligible to vote at that location. The irregularity came to light after the Commission examined reports submitted by the District Election Officer and the Returning Officer.
After reviewing both reports, the Commission determined that the participation of ineligible voters was sufficient to cast doubt on the outcome at this specific polling station. Notably, this is not a constituency-wide cancellation — the re-poll is confined to the single affected polling station under Part No. 23 of Ward 62.
Re-Poll Details and Process
The fresh poll is scheduled for 13 September 2026, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, under Rule 55 of the Rajasthan Municipalities (Election) Rules, 1994. Officials have been directed to notify all contesting candidates and their election agents in writing about the date, time, and venue of the re-poll.
Wide publicity of the arrangements is also mandated in the concerned area. Only voters who are duly authorised to cast ballots will be permitted entry. For identification purposes, indelible ink will be applied to the middle finger of the left hand, marked from the base of the nail to the first joint — a distinct marking convention from the standard procedure, designed to differentiate re-poll voters.
The Commission has further clarified that fresh ballot papers and tendered ballot papers for the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) may be printed if required. The EVMs used during the original polling on 11 September have been sealed and placed in safe custody.
Rajasthan Civic Polls: Broader Context
The Rajasthan civic elections were held across 309 urban local bodies in two phases — on 9 September and 11 September 2026. The combined voter turnout was recorded at 72.95%, reflecting significant civic participation across the state.
Vote counting is scheduled for 14 September 2026, with results expected to be declared on the same day. The Ward 62 re-poll on 13 September means its votes will be counted alongside the rest on 14 September.
What Happens Next
Election officials in Sanganer are now tasked with ensuring a clean and transparent re-poll process within a compressed timeline. The Commission's directive underscores the importance it places on electoral integrity — even a single polling station irregularity involving deleted-roll voters is treated as grounds for ordering a fresh election. All eyes will now be on whether the 14 September counting proceeds smoothly across all 309 urban local bodies, with Ward 62's outcome hanging on the re-poll result.
Point of View
It points to a breakdown in the first line of verification — the booth-level officer's cross-check. The Commission's swift re-poll order is the correct response, but the harder question is how deleted-roll voters moved through the polling queue undetected in the first place. With 309 urban local bodies voting in two phases, the Rajasthan civic exercise is large enough that isolated lapses are statistically likely — but that cannot be the excuse. The 72.95% turnout figure will mean little if procedural rigour is missing at the booth level.
NationPress
12 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has a re-poll been ordered in Jaipur Ward 62?
The State Election Commission ordered a re-poll because 110 voters whose names appeared on the deleted-entries list cast ballots at the polling station in Government Upper Primary School, Tila Wala, Sanganer, on 11 September 2026. The Commission concluded this compromised the fairness of the election at that station.
When and where will the re-poll in Ward 62 take place?
The re-poll is scheduled for 13 September 2026, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Government Upper Primary School (Room No. 4), Tila Wala, Sanganer, under Part No. 23 of Ward 62, Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
Who is eligible to vote in the Ward 62 re-poll?
Only voters who are duly authorised to vote at that polling station will be permitted to participate. Indelible ink will be applied to the middle finger of the left hand, from the base of the nail to the first joint, for identification purposes.
When will Rajasthan civic election results be declared?
Vote counting is scheduled for 14 September 2026, and results for all 309 urban local bodies — including Ward 62 — are expected to be declared on the same day.
How large were the Rajasthan civic polls overall?
Elections were held across 309 urban local bodies in Rajasthan in two phases — on 9 September and 11 September 2026. The combined voter turnout was recorded at 72.95%.
