Overview

• The State Election Commission announced that polling across 8,326 gram panchayats will take place on June 22 and votes will be counted on June 25.
• A 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes has been implemented based on the Zaveri Commission report to fill seats in local bodies.
• Candidates must file nominations by June 9 and may withdraw by June 11 under the newly enforced model code of conduct.
• Elections will be conducted with ballot papers in over 44,850 wards, serving more than 1.3 crore voters at 16,500 polling stations.
• Eligibility criteria include a two-child limit and a functioning home toilet, with campaign spending capped between Rs 15,000 and Rs 45,000 depending on ward size.