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Politics in Rajasthan and India — government, assembly, elections and leaders.
On 2 November, in Shri Ganganagar, various officials were assigned general arrangement duties for the 2026 Panchayati Raj general elections as per the State Election Commission's directives
Bharod, Nimrana, Viratanagar and Mad-Kundla on 3 November for District Council and Panchayat Samiti elections, 5 November for Gram Panchayat Panch and Sarpanch posts
After final training, voting teams will depart for third phase of general Panchayati Raj elections in Jaipur district on 2 November. District Election Officer, Message Nayak, visited Bhavani Niketan College of Pharmacy campus to inspect arrangements.
State Election Commission has arranged a public meeting with Panchayati Raj Election‑2026 supervisor Dr Mahendra Khadgavat at the circuit house in Churu from 4‑6 pm.
A review meeting on third‑phase (first phase in the district) polling preparations was held on Sunday at the circuit house in Churu, where election supervisor Dr Mahendra Khadgawat instructed all officials to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting
Parliamentary Affairs Ministry concluded Special Campaign 6.0 running from 2 to 31 October 2026. The campaign aimed to strengthen cleanliness, record management and digital governance in government offices.
State Election Commissioner Shri Rajeshwar Singh on 31 October inspected polling stations at Nimaaj and Viratiya Khurd in Byaver district and gave directives on election preparations.
Public notice was issued on Saturday for the four panchayat samitis in Baran district. Three nomination papers were received for the panchayat samiti member post on the first day.
Polling team to leave on Oct 31 after final training at State Agricultural College, with election silence from 6 pm
Nomination process for the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 began on Saturday in Sawai Madhopur, Chauth ka Barwara, Gangapur City and Vijaypur Panchayat Samitis; 14 candidates submitted 19 nomination papers on the first day
State Election Commission has appointed Additional Commissioner Brijesh Kumar Chandolia as observer to ensure free and fair Panchayati Raj elections‑2026 in Sawai Madhopur. Complaints can be lodged at Circuit House room 110 or mobile 9414357961.
Second and final training for polling teams formed for the Bamanvas, Bauli, Malarna Dongar and Khandar polling stations of the Panchayat Samiti will be held on 2 November at Mahatma Gandhi Government School, Sawai Madhopur; private vehicles will be prohibited and parking will be at Chakchaunpura Airstrip.
Central Minister Pralhad Joshi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma green‑lit Run for Unity on 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jaipur on 31 October
Cabinet Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod of Rajasthan points Rahul Gandhi at a program, calling Parliament the true platform for democracy
On 30 October, 6,688 youths participated in programmes across the country; the goal is to bring 500 universities, colleges and institutions into the nationwide campaign by 5 November.
In the five panchayat samitis of Jaipur district, voting for sarpanch posts in 112 gram panchayats on 30 October saw an 86.48% voter turnout, with Jalsu posting the highest at 88.89%
A proverb, a word and a district from the land of dunes — every day
PROVERB OF THE DAY
“पाणी पीजे छाण कर, गुरु कीजे जाण कर”
Strain water before you drink it; know a teacher before you follow one.
MARWARI WORD
मनवार
Lovingly insisting a guest eats and drinks a little more
DISTRICT OF THE DAY
Chittorgarh
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