Jaipur. The third phase of the ongoing Panchayat Raj general elections in Jaipur district concluded on Tuesday, witnessing a robust participation from the electorate. According to the official data released by the district administration, the final voter turnout for the positions of Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members was recorded at 72.85 percent. This phase saw a significant number of citizens exercising their democratic right to shape local governance.
District Election Officer Sandesh Nayak confirmed that out of a total of 374,816 eligible voters across the designated areas, 273,056 individuals cast their ballots. The polling process remained steady throughout the day, reflecting active engagement from the rural and semi-urban constituencies involved in this round of the electoral process.
A breakdown of the participation rates across different regions highlights varying levels of voter enthusiasm. The Sanganer Panchayat Samiti area recorded the highest turnout in the district, with 79.88 percent of voters casting their ballots. In contrast, the Kotkhavada region saw the lowest participation, with 63.79 percent of the electorate turning out to vote. Other areas also showed consistent figures, with Madhorajpura recording 75.88 percent, Chaksu at 72.99 percent, and Phagi at 70.29 percent.
The administration provided a detailed timeline of the polling progress throughout the day. By 10:00 AM, the turnout stood at 17.38 percent, which climbed to 39.59 percent by 1:00 PM. As the day progressed, the figures reached 55.25 percent by 3:00 PM and rose to 72.60 percent by 6:00 PM, eventually settling at the final figure of 72.85 percent after all votes were accounted for.
The successful completion of this phase marks a critical step in the local election cycle. With the voting process now concluded, the focus shifts toward the upcoming counting procedures. The district administration has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the polls and the high level of civic responsibility demonstrated by the residents of Jaipur during this third phase of the Panchayat Raj elections.