'Rajasthan govt to hold simultaneous municipal elections in November'

IANS April 4, 2025 150 views

Rajasthan's Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra has announced a comprehensive plan for municipal elections across the state in November 2025. The government is currently conducting ward delimitation, with the voter list expected to be finalized by September. Kharra emphasized that the process is legal and aims to benefit the public, dismissing opposition concerns as politically motivated. The initiative falls under the 'One State, One Election' strategy, with the government confident in its approach and ready to engage with any potential legal challenges.

"The High Court has affirmed that the power to conduct delimitation and reorganisation lies with the state government" - Jhabar Singh Kharra
Jaipur, April 4: The Rajasthan government is preparing to conduct elections across all municipal bodies in the state in November 2025, under the 'One State, One Election' initiative, said UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra.

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Rajasthan to hold simultaneous municipal elections in November 2025

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Ward delimitation process currently underway

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Voter list expected by September

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High Court supports state government's delimitation power

He added that while Congress leaders are objecting, the BJP government's concerns are not about the delimitation of wards, but about the plan for simultaneous elections -- a process that is entirely legal and aimed at benefiting the public.

Minister Kharra explained that the delimitation of wards is currently underway in Rajasthan.

The boundaries of various municipalities have been expanded, and the reorganisation of wards has already been published.

The process is currently in the objection period, during which public feedback and objections will be heard.

It is expected that the voter list will be finalised by September, after which preparations for municipal elections will begin.

All urban local body elections are then scheduled to be held in November 2025 under the 'One State, One Election' plan.

Criticising the Opposition parties, Kharra said that objections raised were politically motivated and baseless.

"Initially, Leader of the Opposition raised this issue, and now other leaders are issuing statements just to remain politically relevant," he claimed.

He emphasised that all work is being carried out in accordance with the delimitation process and due procedure.

Kharra also addressed legal concerns regarding the delimitation process. He mentioned that similar petitions related to Panchayati Raj delimitation had been filed in the High Court and were dismissed.

"The High Court has affirmed that the power to conduct delimitation and reorganisation lies with the state government and there is no need for judicial interference at this time," he said.

However, he added that the Rajasthan government would respect any future court decision and present its case strongly if needed.

Taking a dig at the Opposition, Kharra responded to criticism regarding the reduction in the number of wards, stating that the government's priority is public welfare.

"If someone is trying to create unnecessary disruption, let them look at the example of Venezuela, once a prosperous nation, now facing economic collapse. The democratic government has a duty to safeguard the interests of the people and utilise tax revenue efficiently and transparently," he said.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
Finally some good governance! Simultaneous elections will save so much taxpayer money and reduce political drama. 👏 Hope other states follow Rajasthan's example.
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Rahul K.
Interesting move, but I'm concerned about voter fatigue. Having all elections at once might make people less engaged with local issues. The government should ensure proper awareness campaigns.
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Sunita M.
As a Jaipur resident, I welcome this change! The current system where elections keep happening every few months is so disruptive to daily life and development work.
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Amit P.
While I support the concept, the timing seems political. Why compare with Venezuela? Our democracy is strong enough to handle different opinions without such extreme comparisons.
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Kavita R.
Hope they properly consider public objections during the delimitation process. Last time our ward boundaries changed, it created so much confusion about which polling station to go to!
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Vikram J.
Good decision overall. The savings from not having multiple election cycles can be used for actual development work. Just hope the implementation is smooth!

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