Karauli. The nomination process for the 2026 Panchayat Raj general elections in Karauli has gained significant momentum, with a flurry of candidates submitting their papers. On Wednesday, October 14, the district witnessed a substantial turnout as 39 candidates filed 51 nomination papers for Zila Parishad member positions. Simultaneously, across the Karauli, Nadauti, and Masalpur Panchayat Samitis, 107 nomination papers were submitted for various local representative roles.
A notable development in the local political landscape occurred in the Karauli Panchayat Samiti, where Nitesh, the daughter-in-law of MLA Darshan Singh Gurjar, officially entered the race. Nitesh, who is married to the legislator's eldest son Vishvendra Singh, filed her nomination for Ward 13, signaling a high-profile contest in the upcoming polls.
According to Deputy Director of the Statistics Department, Mukesh Kumar, the cumulative count for Zila Parishad seats has now reached 53 nominations from 40 candidates. The filing process saw diverse participation across various wards, with multiple candidates submitting papers for individual constituencies, reflecting a competitive atmosphere as the election date approaches.
The Nadauti Panchayat Samiti recorded the highest activity among the three blocks, with 59 nomination papers filed. Specifically, wards such as 16 and 21 saw significant interest from multiple aspirants. Meanwhile, the Karauli Panchayat Samiti received 35 nominations, and the Masalpur block accounted for 13 filings, covering a range of wards including 7 and 14.
Election officials have confirmed that the window for filing nominations remains open until Friday, October 16. Candidates are permitted to submit their documentation between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding public holidays. As the deadline nears, political observers in the region expect a further increase in campaign activities and public engagement across the district.