Falaudi, 24 October. Under Panchayati Raj General Election‑2026, Panch and Sarpanch voting was peaceful, free, fair and transparent. Of the 492,223 voters in 274 villages across the district’s nine Panchayat committees, 433,592 cast votes, giving an overall turnout of 88.09%. Unopposed elections were held in 31 villages.
According to the 6 am turnout, Panchayat Committee Falaudi’s 34 villages had 60,212 voters out of 67,155 (89.66%). Panchayat Committee Au’s 20 villages had 37,364 voters out of 42,743 (87.42%). Panchayat Committee Baap’s 52 villages had 78,857 voters out of 86,888 (90.76%).
Panchayat Committee Bapini’s 26 villages recorded 42,693 voters out of 49,845 (85.65%). Panchayat Committee Dechu’s 21 villages recorded 30,547 voters out of 35,698 (85.57%). Panchayat Committee Ghantiyaali’s 37 villages recorded 62,724 voters out of 71,204 (88.09%).
Panchayat Committee Lohawat’s 40 villages had 60,334 voters out of 67,607 (89.24%). Panchayat Committee Peelwa’s 24 villages had 33,041 voters out of 38,465 (85.90%). Panchayat Committee Setrawa’s 20 villages had 27,820 voters out of 32,618 (85.29%).
Spot inspection of polling stations by District Election Officer and Superintendent of Police:
During voting, District Election Officer Ankit Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Aditya Kakde inspected polling stations at Kheenchan, Palina, Motai, Jambha ki Dhani, Chakhu, Chimana, Jaisla, Nokhda, Bhatian, Bhojasar, Asolai, Barjasar, Sajanani ki Dhani, Dhelana, Cheela and Lordia. They obtained information on arrangements from the polling staff and issued necessary directions to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting.
During this time, essential basic facilities were ensured at polling stations and the voting process was conducted transparently in line with State Election Commission directives. District and police administration maintained continuous law‑and‑order and security monitoring throughout voting. Voters in the district’s rural areas turned out with enthusiasm.