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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday officially released its much-awaited candidate list for all 47 wards of the Udaipur Zila Parishad in the upcoming Rajasthan Panchayat Raj Elections 2026. The announcement came at 4:00 PM, roughly one hour after the formal nomination filing window closed at the District Collectorate.
The candidate declaration is marked by significant political maneuvering, high-profile heavyweights, and unexpected eleventh-hour surprises. The ruling party has fielded several veteran leaders—including former MLAs, a former legislative assembly candidate, the daughter of a sitting BJP legislator, and influential grassroots office-bearers—setting the stage for intense electoral battles against Congress across southern Rajasthan.
Heavyweights & Former Legislators in the Fray
In a clear bid to reclaim absolute control over the Udaipur Zila Parishad, the BJP leadership has deployed seasoned political heavyweights:
- Dalichand Dangi (Former MLA): Fielded from Ward 43 (Unreserved Open). Dangi brings decades of legislative experience and deep community networks in rural Mewar.
- Nanalal Ahari (Former MLA): Fielded from Ward 22 (ST Open). A veteran tribal leader who has represented the region in the state assembly.
- Himmat Singh Jhala (Former Vallabhnagar MLA Candidate): Nominated from Ward 37 (Unreserved Open), aiming to consolidate the party’s core rural agrarian and Rajput vote base.
- Chandragupta Singh Chauhan (Former BJP District President): Fielded from Ward 40 (Unreserved Open). Chauhan has previously spearheaded party apparatus and organizational machinery across rural Udaipur.
- Lalit Singh Sisodia (District General Secretary): Nominated from Ward 35 (Unreserved Open).
- Ghanshyam Menaria: Fielded from Ward 34 (Unreserved Open), representing the influential Brahmin belt of rural Udaipur.
Sitting MLA’s Daughter & Women Leaders Nominated
The party has placed substantial emphasis on younger representation and women leaders across reserved and general wards:
- Sanjana Devi Meena: Daughter of sitting Udaipur Rural BJP MLA Phool Singh Meena, Sanjana Devi has been fielded from Ward 28 (ST Female). Her nomination reinforces the sitting legislator’s grassroots foothold while ushering in next-generation tribal leadership.
- Pratibha Nagda (Former Pradhan): Fielded from Ward 45 (Unreserved Female), bringing valuable administrative experience at the Panchayat Samiti level.
- Kanchan Dangi: Nominated from Ward 29 (Unreserved Female), representing women workers and social activists.
Key Face-Off: Karni Sena District President vs Congress’s Raj Singh Jhala
One of the most high-voltage contests in the entire district will unfold in Ward 32 (Unreserved Open). The BJP has fielded Arjun Singh Chundawat, the District President of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena. Known for his aggressive social activism and uncompromising stance on regional community issues, Chundawat has been pitted directly against Congress heavyweight Raj Singh Jhala, guaranteeing a blockbuster clash that will draw statewide political attention.
Last-Minute Political Drama: Ticket Cut & High-Profile Withdrawal
The final candidate list was not without sharp political tremors:
- Bhanwar Singh Panwar’s Ticket Denied: Former BJP Dehat (Rural) District President Bhanwar Singh Panwar was shockingly dropped at the eleventh hour. Panwar had earlier filed his nomination papers quietly at the Collectorate. However, Tuesday afternoon equations shifted abruptly, and the party symbol was allotted to Anil Jaroli in Ward 31 (Unreserved Open). Without the official party mandate, Panwar now faces the critical choice of contesting as an independent rebel or withdrawing his papers.
- MP’s Wife Rajni Rawat Withdraws: Massive speculation had centered around Rajni Rawat, wife of Udaipur Lok Sabha MP and National President of BJP Janjati Morcha Mannalal Rawat. Rajni Rawat had officially collected nomination forms from the Collectorate on Monday. However, she did not turn up to file her nomination on Tuesday. Political insiders indicate that technical considerations prompted her last-minute withdrawal from the contest.
Complete List of BJP Candidates for Udaipur Zila Parishad (All 47 Wards)
Below is the official ward-wise candidate roster released by the Bharatiya Janata Party for all 47 Zila Parishad constituencies:
| Ward No. | Candidate Name (English) | उम्मीदवार का नाम (Hindi) | Reservation Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Nima Ram | निमाराम | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 2 | Bhopal Singh Deora | भोपाल सिंह देवड़ा | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 3 | Puni Kumari | पुनी कुमारी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 4 | Shankar Gameti | शंकर गमेती | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 5 | Varju Bai | वरजू बाई | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 6 | Chhotulal | छोटूलाल | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 7 | Murari Lal Bumbaria | मुरारी लाल बुंबरिया | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 8 | Nirmal Garasiya | निर्मल गरासिया | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 9 | Keshulal Gamar | केशुलाल गमार | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 10 | Premchand | प्रेमचंद | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 11 | Heera Devi | हीरा देवी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 12 | Seeta Angari | सीता अंगारी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 13 | Rusha Devi | रुषा देवी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 14 | Kamlesh Kasotiya | कमलेश कसौटिया | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 15 | Lakshmilal Damor | लक्ष्मीलाल डामोर | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 16 | Anita Devi | अनीता देवी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 17 | Komal Kumari | कोमल कुमारी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 18 | Bhavna Kumari | भावना कुमारी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 19 | Prabhulal | प्रभुलाल | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 20 | Badami Devi | बदामी देवी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 21 | Kaluram Meena | कालूराम मीणा | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 22 | Nanalal Ahari (Former MLA) | नानालाल अहारी | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 23 | Geeta Devi | गीतादेवी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 24 | Seeta Meena | सीता मीणा | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 25 | Vimal Tavad | विमल तावड़ | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 26 | Meera Pargi | मीरा पारगी | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 27 | Ramlal Bhagora | रामलाल भगोरा | ST Open (एसटी ओपन) |
| Ward 28 | Sanjana Devi Meena (MLA Phool Singh Meena’s Daughter) | संजना देवी मीणा | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 29 | Kanchan Dangi | कंचन डांगी | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 30 | Mohini Kunwar | मोहिनी कुंवर | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 31 | Anil Jaroli (Replaced Bhanwar Singh Panwar) | अनिल जारोली | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 32 | Arjun Singh Chundawat (Karni Sena District President) | अर्जुनसिंह चुंडावत | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 33 | Okar Walia | ओकार वालिया | OBC Open (ओबीसी ओपन) |
| Ward 34 | Ghanshyam Menaria | घनश्याम मेनारिया | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 35 | Lalit Singh Sisodia (BJP District General Secretary) | ललितसिंह सिसोदिया | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 36 | Paras Kunwar | पारस कुंवर | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 37 | Himmat Singh Jhala (Former MLA Candidate) | हिम्मतसिंह झाला | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 38 | Seeta Regar | सीता रेगर | SC Female (एससी महिला) |
| Ward 39 | Nandini Chauhan | नंदिनी चौहान | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 40 | Chandragupta Singh Chauhan (Former District President) | चंद्रगुप्तसिंह चौहान | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 41 | Pooja Sonawat | पूजा सोनावत | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 42 | Manju Devi | मंजू देवी | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 43 | Dalichand Dangi (Former MLA) | दलीचंद डांगी | Unreserved Open (अनारक्षित ओपन) |
| Ward 44 | Seeta Devi Meena | सीता देवी मीणा | ST Female (एसटी महिला) |
| Ward 45 | Pratibha Nagda (Former Pradhan) | प्रतिभा नागदा | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
| Ward 46 | Dalchand (D.C.) Meghwal | डालचंद (डी.सी.) मेघवाल | SC Open (एससी ओपन) |
| Ward 47 | Urmila Kunwar | उर्मिला कुंवर | Unreserved Female (अनारक्षित महिला) |
Next Steps in Election Schedule
Following the conclusion of nomination filings on October 13, the State Election Commission will conduct official scrutiny of nomination papers. The deadline for withdrawal of candidatures will finalize the ballot, with voting scheduled across three phases followed by counting of votes to determine the new Zila Pramukh of Udaipur.
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