Udaipur Panchayat Election 2026: BJP Releases Zila Parishad Candidate List; Former MLAs, MLA’s Daughter Fielded [Complete 47 Wards]

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:

1. 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.
2. 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:

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.