Bharatpur. The third phase of the 2026 Panchayati Raj institution elections in Bharatpur concluded on Tuesday, witnessing a significant participation of citizens across four key blocks. Residents in Bayana, Bhusawar, Nadbai, and Weir cast their ballots to elect representatives for the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti, with the entire exercise remaining orderly and peaceful from start to finish.
According to official data provided by District Election Officer Qamar Chaudhary, a total of 509,953 registered voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase. By the time polling stations closed at 6:00 PM, the cumulative turnout across the four regions reached 71.24 percent. The Weir block recorded the highest engagement, with 73 percent of its electorate participating, while Bayana saw the lowest turnout at 70.16 percent.
The voting process began at 7:00 AM, starting with a steady but modest flow of voters. By 10:00 AM, the average turnout stood at 12.59 percent. As the day progressed, enthusiasm among the public grew, with participation rising to 34.22 percent by 1:00 PM and crossing the halfway mark to reach 51.20 percent by 3:00 PM. This momentum continued until the final hour of voting.
A breakdown of the numbers reveals the scale of the exercise. In Bayana, 124,224 out of 177,060 registered voters cast their ballots. Bhusawar recorded 69,086 votes from a pool of 98,190, while Nadbai saw 101,217 voters participate out of 140,477. In Weir, 68,783 individuals exercised their rights out of 94,226 registered voters.
District officials expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the polls, noting that the administrative arrangements ensured that voters could cast their ballots without disruption. The high turnout figures across all four blocks reflect a strong commitment to local governance, as the district now awaits the counting process to determine the new leadership for these rural administrative bodies.