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Rajasthan to elect mayors, chairpersons across 273 civic bodies today
Rajasthan will hold elections for mayor, chairman and chairperson positions across 273 local civic bodies on Wednesday. The voting process is scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with counting to follow immediately after.
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Rajasthan's local elections will determine leadership across 273 civic bodies, with balloting set to commence at 10 a.m. and conclude by 2 p.m. The counting of votes is expected to begin immediately following the close of polling.
Independent candidates have emerged as key players in several contests, particularly in Ajmer where 11 independent ward councillors are expected to play decisive roles in the mayoral and chairperson elections.
The elections come amid legal developments in the state's municipal electoral process. The Rajasthan High Court held a special hearing on Tuesday regarding the arrest of newly elected councillor Maqsood Ahmad ahead of the Bikaner mayoral election, issuing a stay order on his detention.
The civic body elections represent a significant electoral exercise for the state, with numerous constituencies witnessing multi-candidate contests. Results are expected to be declared by evening as counting progresses following the completion of polling.