Rajasthan Panchayati Raj and Local Body Elections Delayed Again
Panchayati Raj, local body elections in Rajasthan set to get delayed

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Elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies in Rajasthan will be delayed as the state government extends the tenure of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Political Representation Commission until September 30. This extension affects the reservation process for OBCs, crucial for the upcoming polls.
- 01The tenure of the OBC Political Representation Commission in Rajasthan has been extended until September 30.
- 02This is the third extension, causing delays in the elections for local bodies.
- 03The Rajasthan High Court mandated elections to be conducted by April 15, 2026.
- 04The Opposition Congress party accuses the ruling BJP of delaying elections due to fear of defeat.
- 05Concerns have been raised about the accuracy of population data submitted to the commission.
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Elections for the Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies in Rajasthan are facing delays as the state government has extended the tenure of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Political Representation Commission until September 30, 2026. This extension is significant as the upcoming elections will reserve seats based on the commission's report. The commission, established on May 9, 2025, has had its term extended for the third time, which is stalling the election process. The Rajasthan High Court had previously directed that elections be conducted by April 15, 2026. The commission's role is to examine and facilitate OBC reservations, but sources indicate that the population data submitted from various districts has been found to be incomplete and inaccurate. The state government is working on implementing the Supreme Court's mandated 'triple test' for OBC reservations, which involves empirical data and surveys. The Opposition Congress party has criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that the delays are politically motivated due to the party's fear of electoral defeat amid allegations of misgovernance. State Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra highlighted that the terms of most local bodies have already expired, questioning the government's intentions regarding the electoral rolls.
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The delay in elections affects local governance and representation for OBC communities in Rajasthan, potentially leading to political unrest.
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