Baran Civic Polls: 1,083 Candidates File Nominations Across Six Local Bodies
A total of 1,083 candidates have filed 1,225 nomination papers for the upcoming civic body elections in Baran, Rajasthan, as the filing process concluded this week. Election officials are currently conducting a formal scrutiny of the documents to ensure compliance before the final candidate lists are confirmed. The electoral process will culminate in two phases of voting scheduled for September 9 and September 11, with the final results to be declared on September 14.
Key Nomination Statistics
According to Deputy District Election Officer Bhanwarlal Janagal, the nominations are spread across six municipal areas. The breakdown of candidate participation is as follows:
- Baran Municipal Council: 331 candidates filed 356 papers.
- Anta Municipality: 159 candidates filed 187 papers.
- Mangrol Municipality: 167 candidates filed 188 papers.
- Seeswali Municipality: 117 candidates filed 123 papers.
- Atru Municipality: 145 candidates filed 155 papers.
- Chhabra Municipality: 164 candidates filed 216 papers.
Upcoming Election Timeline
The election calendar moves into its next critical phase as the administration processes the applications. Candidates have until September 3 at 3:00 PM to withdraw their nominations, following which the final list of contesting candidates will be published. Election symbols are scheduled to be allotted to the remaining candidates on September 4.
The polling schedule is divided into two distinct phases to ensure administrative efficiency:
- Phase 1 (September 9): Voting for Baran, Anta, and Seeswali.
- Phase 2 (September 11): Voting for Chhabra, Mangrol, and Atru.
The counting of votes for all six local bodies will take place on September 14, when the final results will determine the new composition of these municipal administrations.
