The fourth and final phase of polling for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members took place on Saturday across 25 districts in Rajasthan. An estimated 72% of voters turned out at 11,905 polling stations to decide 2,524 seats. This phase follows previous rounds of voting held on October 22, October 28, and November 3.
While the highest turnout of 77% was recorded in Dholpur district's Baseri, the process faced several disruptions. Technical glitches with electronic voting machines (EVMs) caused delays in multiple locations. Additionally, voters in Jaisalmer's Bhojraj Ki Dhani boycotted the polls over alleged OBC reservation anomalies, while residents of Mundakya and Mundki in Baran district protested against an irrigation project, demanding fair land acquisition compensation.
Law enforcement intervened in Sikar district's Hapas village, where two individuals were detained for disturbing the peace after arguing with officials over the prohibition of mobile phones inside the booth.
A total of 8,843 candidates contested the 2,524 seats in this phase, comprising 382 Zila Parishad and 2,142 Panchayat Samiti wards. Notable contestants include Parakram Singh and Kanika, the son and daughter-in-law of former Minister and BJP leader Rajendra Rathore. Vote counting for all four phases is scheduled for November 20, which will be followed by elections for Panchayat Samiti Pradhans and Zila Pramukhs.
