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Setting the stage for a high-stakes rural electoral battle in Mewar, the Indian National Congress has officially declared the udaipur panchayat election 2026 congress candidate list for all 47 wards of the Udaipur Zila Parishad (District Council). With the coveted post of Udaipur Zila Pramukh designated as Unreserved (General) in this election cycle, the party has fielded a strategic mix of veteran organizational heavyweights, former Pradhans, and prominent political heirs—headlined by former Dehat Congress President Lal Singh Jhala, Mavli MLA Pushkar Lal Dangi’s son Shantilal Dangi, and former Minister Udailal Anjana’s close confidant Raj Singh Jhala.
The official announcement comes amidst intense rural political mobilization across Udaipur district, where local infrastructure grievances—such as the recent Madar–Thoor road construction protest and election boycott warning by villagers—have placed grassroots governance at the center of the campaign narrative.
Key Political Heavyweights & Dynastic Faces in Congress’s 47-Ward List
An in-depth analysis of the Congress candidate roster reveals six major political takeaways shaping the Zila Pramukh and district council race:
- Lal Singh Jhala Enters from Ward 2 (Unreserved Open): Former Udaipur Dehat (Rural) Congress District President Lal Singh Jhala has been fielded from Ward 2 and filed his nomination papers on Monday afternoon. During the previous Assembly elections, Congress had initially awarded the Mavli Assembly ticket to Jhala, only to cancel it at the eleventh hour in favor of Pushkar Lal Dangi following local protests over the “outsider” tag. With the Zila Pramukh chair now Unreserved, Jhala’s entry from Ward 2 positions him as a front-running contender for the top district council post.
- Raj Singh Jhala Fielded from Ward 32 (Unreserved Open): Congress has nominated Raj Singh Jhala from Ward 32. A close political aide of former Cabinet Minister Udailal Anjana and the nephew (bhanja) of late former Vallabhnagar MLA Gajendra Singh Shaktawat, Raj Singh Jhala also submitted his nomination papers on Monday.
- Mavli MLA Pushkar Lal Dangi’s Son in Ward 43 (Unreserved Open): In a prominent dynastic move, the party has fielded Shantilal Dangi, son of sitting Mavli MLA Pushkar Lal Dangi, from Ward 43. Notably, MLA Pushkar Lal Dangi himself began his rise through the Udaipur Zila Parishad ranks earlier in his career.
- Adivasi Congress Leader’s Son in Ward 21 (ST Open): From Ward 21, the party has nominated Deepak Meena, son of All India Adivasi Congress National Coordinator Banshilal Meena.
- Former Phalasia Pradhan & Kotra Block Chief Fielded: Former Phalasia Panchayat Samiti Pradhan Sadan Devi Kharadi has been given the ticket from Ward 12 (ST Woman), while former Kotra Congress Block President Kamla Shankar Kher is contesting from Ward 10 (ST Open). Additionally, Lokesh Kumar—son of former Phalasia Panchayat Samiti member Mohanlal Gamar—has been fielded from Ward 14 (ST Open).
- Retired Educator & Ex-Council Member Nominated: From Ward 15 (ST Open), Congress has fielded retired school teacher Udaylal Damor, while former Zila Parishad member Nathulal Meghwal returns to the fray from Ward 46 (SC Open).
Complete Ward-Wise Congress Candidate List for Udaipur Zila Parishad (Wards 1 to 47)
Below is the complete, official ward-by-ward roster of all 47 Congress candidates along with their respective reservation categories for the Udaipur Zila Parishad elections:
| Ward No. | Candidate Name (English & Hindi) | Ward Reservation Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Chelaram Gameti (चेलाराम गमेती) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 2 | Lal Singh Jhala (लालसिंह झाला) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 3 | Surati Garasiya (सुरती गरासिया) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 4 | Madhulal Gameti (माधुलाल गमेती) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 5 | Jagi Kumari Garasiya (जगी कुमारी गरासिया) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 6 | Narayan Lal Garasiya (नारायण लाल गरासिया) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 7 | Babulal (बाबूलाल) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 8 | Rahul Kumar (राहुल कुमार) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 9 | Shiv Lal (शिव लाल) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 10 | Kamla Shankar Kher (कमला शंकर) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 11 | Sirmi Devi (सिरमी देवी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 12 | Sadan Devi Kharadi (सदन देवी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 13 | Urmila Tawad (उर्मिला तावड़) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 14 | Lokesh Kumar (लोकेश कुमार) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 15 | Udaylal Damor (उदयलाल) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 16 | Magu Devi (मगु देवी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 17 | Asha Damor (आशा डामोर) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 18 | Reena Devi (रीना देवी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 19 | Lokesh Kumar (लोकेश कुमार) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 20 | Manju (मंजू) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 21 | Deepak Meena (दीपक मीणा) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 22 | Kantilal Meena (कान्तिलाल मीणा) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 23 | Sharmila Devi (शर्मिला देवी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 24 | Soniya Kumari Meena (सोनिया कुमारी मीणा) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 25 | Girish (गिरीश) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 26 | Pushpa Pargi (पुष्पा पारगी) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 27 | Durga Shankar Gameti (दुर्गा शंकर गमेती) | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 28 | Asha Buj (आशा बुज) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 29 | Manisha Ameta (मनीषा आमेटा) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 30 | Priyanka (प्रियंका) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 31 | Arvind Singh (अरविन्द सिंह) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 32 | Raj Singh Jhala (राज सिंह झाला) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 33 | Suresh Jat (सुरेश जाट) | OBC Open (ओबीसी ओपन) |
| Ward 34 | Durga Shankar Rupawat (दुर्गा शंकर रूपावत) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 35 | Kailash (कैलाश) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 36 | Chandan Kunwar (चन्दन कुंवर) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 37 | Devi Lal Jat (देवी लाल जाट) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 38 | Shanta Kumari Meghwal (शांता कुमारी मेघवाल) | SC Woman (एससी महिला) |
| Ward 39 | Mangi Bai Gadri (मांगी बाई गाडरी) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 40 | Ganesh Lal Jat (गणेश लाल जाट) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 41 | Priyanka Choudhary (प्रियंका चौधरी) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 42 | Pushpa Kunwar Rao (पुष्पा कंवर राव) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 43 | Shantilal Dangi (शांतिलाल डांगी) | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 44 | Hemlata Gameti (हेमलता गमेती) | ST Woman (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 45 | Meera Kunwar (मीरा कुंवर) | Unreserved Woman (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 46 | Nathulal Meghwal (नाथूलाल मेघवाल) | SC Open (एससी ओपन) |
| Ward 47 | Premlata Nagda (प्रेमलता नागदा) | SC Open (एससी ओपन) |
Nomination Rush at Udaipur Collectorate: 48 Zila Parishad & 293 Panchayat Samiti Filings
The Udaipur Collectorate premises witnessed a massive surge of political supporters and party workers throughout Monday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. To manage crowd congestion—an administrative priority across the city alongside ongoing traffic decongestion drives at key Udaipur junctions—the district administration established three separate counters within the Collectorate campus for Zila Parishad nominations.
According to official figures released by District Election Officer and Collector Gaurav Agrawal:
- Zila Parishad Nominations: After zero nominations on the first two days, Monday saw 47 candidates submit 48 nomination papers across the district council wards. From the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Dehat District President Chandragupta Singh Chauhan also filed his nomination papers.
- Panchayat Samiti Nominations: Across 10 Panchayat Samitis in Udaipur, 289 candidates filed 292 nomination papers on Monday. Combined with 1 nomination filed in Vallabhnagar on the second day, the cumulative tally stands at 293 nomination forms submitted by 290 candidates.
Panchayat Samiti-Wise Nomination Breakdown
| Panchayat Samiti (Block) | Candidates Filing Papers (Monday) | Total Nomination Forms Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Vallabhnagar (वल्लभनगर) | 38 Candidates (+1 earlier) | 39 Nominations (40 cumulative) |
| Mavli (मावली) | 35 Candidates | 36 Nominations |
| Bhinder (भींडर) | 34 Candidates | 34 Nominations |
| Girwa (गिर्वा) | 33 Candidates | 33 Nominations |
| Jhadol (झाड़ोल) | 29 Candidates | 29 Nominations |
| Nai (नाई) | 27 Candidates | 27 Nominations |
| Phalasia (फलासिया) | 26 Candidates | 26 Nominations |
| Ghasa (घासा) | 25 Candidates | 26 Nominations |
| Kurabad (कुराबड़) | 21 Candidates | 21 Nominations |
| Ogna (ओगणा) | 21 Candidates | 21 Nominations |
Political Flashpoint: Congress Alleges Intimidation in Kotra
During the nomination process at the Collectorate, Udaipur Dehat Congress District President Raghuveer Singh Meena leveled serious allegations against the ruling BJP, claiming that two Congress candidates in the tribal block of Kotra were threatened with dire consequences if they filed nomination papers, accusing political opponents of attempting to intimidate rural voters ahead of polling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many candidates are on the Udaipur Panchayat Election 2026 Congress candidate list for Zila Parishad?
The Congress party has released a complete list of 47 candidates covering all 47 wards of the Udaipur Zila Parishad, including 29 Scheduled Tribe (ST) wards, 14 Unreserved (General) wards, 3 Scheduled Caste (SC) wards, and 1 OBC ward.
Who are the top Zila Pramukh contenders from Congress in Udaipur?
With the Udaipur Zila Pramukh post declared Unreserved (General), former Dehat Congress President Lal Singh Jhala (contesting from Ward 2), former Minister Udailal Anjana’s close aide Raj Singh Jhala (Ward 32), and Mavli MLA Pushkar Lal Dangi’s son Shantilal Dangi (Ward 43) are viewed as the most prominent faces in the fray.
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