Nomination process for the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 in the four Panchayat Samitis of Sawai Madhopur district started on Saturday, 31 October. District Election Officer (Collector) Kana Ram said a total of 14 candidates filed 19 nomination papers on the first day
In Chauth ka Barwara Panchayat Samiti, 2 candidates submitted 2 nomination papers and in Gangapur City Panchayat Samiti, 12 candidates submitted 17 nomination papers. No nominations were received in Sawai Madhopur and Vijaypur Panchayat Samitis on that day
Nomination and withdrawal timeline
Kana Ram said candidates can submit nomination letters until 3 pm on 4 November; submission hours will be from 11 am to 3 pm each day. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be held from 11 am on 5 November, and candidates may withdraw their names until 3 pm on 6 November
Once withdrawals close, election symbols will be allocated and the final list of contesting candidates will be published
Background
The State Election Commission has fixed four phases for the 2026 Panchayati Raj institution elections. The fourth phase will hold elections for member seats in the Panchayat Samitis of Sawai Madhopur, Chauth ka Barwara, Gangapur City and Vijaypur. This phase sees a revision of kinship restriction and expense ceiling; the maximum expense limit for a member seat is set at ₹1.50 lakh
What’s next
The nomination process will continue until 4 November, followed by scrutiny on 5 November and withdrawal on 6 November. After withdrawals close, election symbols will be allocated and the final list of candidates will be released, paving the way for further election preparations