Rajasthan High Court Orders BJP Government to Hold Simultaneous Panchayat and Municipal Elections by April 2026

Nov 14, 2025 10:31 pm CST

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to conduct simultaneous Panchayat and Municipal elections by April 15, 2026, ruling that the BJP government must complete the delimitation process by December 31. The judgment addresses petitions challenging the postponement of local elections for nearly 6,759 panchayats and 55 municipalities, emphasizing that delays violate constitutional provisions despite the government's 'One State, One Election' initiative.