For the smooth conduct of these biennial elections, Room No. 112 has been specially allocated within the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) premises.

Nomination Process and Guidelines Mr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, the Returning Officer for the biennial elections by the elected members of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, shared detailed guidelines for the candidates.

He stated that the nomination papers can be submitted directly to the Returning Officer by the candidate or any of their proposers. This process will take place in Room No. 106 of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Candidates can file their nominations between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM on designated working days, with the final deadline set for Monday, June 8.

Important Election Schedule at a Glance: To ensure transparency and a structured electoral process, the Election Commission has laid out the following schedule:

• Commencement of Election Process: June 1
• Last Date for Filing Nominations: June 8 (between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM)
• Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: June 9 at 1:30 PM (Room No. 751, Ground Floor, Vidhan Sabha)
• Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: June 11 (up to 3:00 PM)
• Polling Date (If a contest occurs): June 18 (from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
• Counting of Votes: June 18 at 5:00 PM

If the number of valid nominations exceeds the three available seats, voting will take place on June 18, and the results will be declared on the very same evening.

Disclaimer: This article is published for informational and public awareness purposes only. The dates, timings, and procedures mentioned are based on official government notifications. For official verification and the latest updates, readers and stakeholders are advised to consult the Election Commission of India’s official portal or the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly’s official communications.

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Focus on Rajasthan

The elections hold particular significance for Rajasthan, as the terms of three Rajya Sabha members from the state—Shri Neeraj Dangi, Shri Rajendra Gehlot, and Shri Ravneet Singh—are scheduled to conclude on June 21, 2026. These upcoming elections will determine the representation for these three seats in the Upper House.

Official Election Schedule (2026)

According to the notification issued by the Election Commission, the electoral process will proceed according to the following timeline:

• Date of Notification: June 01, 2026 (Monday)
• Last Date for Nominations: June 08, 2026 (Monday)
• Scrutiny of Nominations: June 09, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
• Date of Polling: June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
• Polling Hours: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
• Counting of Votes: June 18, 2026 (Starting at 05:00 PM)
• Date of Completion of Election: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)

Ensuring Electoral Integrity

To ensure a free and fair electoral process, the Commission has issued strict directives regarding voting procedures. Specifically, voters must use only the special violet-colored sketch pen provided by the Returning Officer to mark their preferences on the ballot paper; the use of any other pen will result in the ballot being declared invalid. Furthermore, the ECI has mandated the appointment of observers to oversee the proceedings, ensuring rigorous monitoring and transparency throughout the polling and counting phases.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official press release and notification issued by the Election Commission of India. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, including potential amendments or further directives, please refer to the official ECI website (eci.gov.in).

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