# Rajasthan municipal election process

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rajasthan-municipal-election-process
> Updated: 2026-09-11T08:26:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Rajasthan municipal elections progressed from a period of political tension during nomination withdrawals to the post-voting preparation phase. During the final day of withdrawals, clashes occurred between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress, and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) in Barmer and Rajsamand. In Barmer, an RLP candidate withdrew their nomination, citing security concerns and support for the BJP.

Following the conclusion of voting, political parties began preparing for the results scheduled for September 14. Both the BJP and Congress implemented ‘barabandi’ strategies, housing candidates in hotels and resorts to prevent poaching and cross-voting. In Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, and Chittorgarh, parties have taken measures to secure their candidates until the election process concludes. During the voting period, government officials emphasized the importance of voter turnout and discussed the ‘One State, One Election’ initiative.

## Claims

- The BJP and Congress have begun the 'barabandi' practice of keeping candidates in designated locations to prevent poaching. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The BJP claims it will win more than 60 wards to form the board with a historic majority. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The counting of votes for the Rajasthan civic body elections is scheduled for September 14. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Om Birla stated that greater voter participation strengthens democracy. (single source)
- Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma urged citizens to participate in the second and final phase of the elections. (single source)
- The Chief Minister highlighted his government's implementation of the ‘One State, One Election’ initiative in Rajasthan. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Rajasthan civic polls: Parties initiate 'barabandi' ahead of vote counting

Following Rajasthan's civic elections, the BJP and Congress have begun 'barabandi' to secure candidates ahead of the September 14 vote counting.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajasthan-civic-polls-parties-initiate-barabandi-ahead-of-vote-counting

### 2026-09-03: Barmer and Rajsamand see political clashes during election nomination withdrawals

Political clashes between BJP, Congress, and RLP supporters occurred in Barmer and Rajsamand during the final day of nomination withdrawals for Rajasthan's municipal elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barmer-and-rajsamand-see-political-clashes-during-election-nomination-withdrawals

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