Panchayat Raj election‑2026 polling stations in Churu were taken over

Churu, 28 October – District Election Officer (Collector) Abhishek Surana took over the final published polling stations for the Panchayat Raj general election‑2026, readying the third and fourth phases of voting

According to Sub‑District Election Officer Arpita Sony, voting in the third phase will be held from 1 November to 6 November 2026 for Bidasar, Rajgarh, Chandgothi (headquarters Rajgarh), Siddhmukh, Bhanipura, Sardarshahar and Sardarshahar‑East Panchayat Samitis. The fourth phase will be held from 12 November to 17 November 2026 for Taranagar‑East, Taranagar‑West (Bhaleri) headquarters, Churu, Churu‑North (headquarters Churu), Ratangarh and Sujanagar Panchayat Samitis

Acquisition instructions and notice dissemination

Sony said that under the acquisition order the Tehsildar of the concerned Panchayat Samiti must take possession of the keys to the acquired buildings on the acquisition date and ensure all necessary voting arrangements

Information on the final published polling stations was posted on 26 October 2026 at a minimum of two prominent locations in the District Council’s Assistant Returning Officer office, the Returning Officers of the concerned Panchayat Samitis, notice boards, gram panchayats and wards

Background to the Panchayat Raj election‑2026

Pursuant to Rule 30 of the Rajasthan Panchayat (Election) Rules, 1994, the final publication of polling stations for all Panchayat Samitis in the district – Rajgarh, Chandgothi, Siddhmukh, Taranagar‑East, Taranagar‑West (Bhaleri), Sardarshahar, Sardarshahar‑East, Bhanipura, Churu, Churu‑North, Ratangarh, Sujanagar and Bidasar – was made on 26 October 2026

Further action

After the transfer of keys to the acquired buildings, the District Election Officer and concerned officials will monitor all arrangements required for the smooth conduct of voting