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Udaipur Panchayat Elections 2026: 83.13% Turnout, Elderly Citizen Carried to Booth & Bhinder Candidate Assaulted | उदयपुर पंचायत चुनाव

Udaipur district witnessed a brisk 83.13% voter turnout across 10 panchayat samitis on Saturday as citizens elected representatives for 283 gram panchayats, marred by logistical challenges and a late-night assault on a candidate in Bhinder.

UDAIPUR: UDAIPUR — Demonstrating robust grassroots democratic participation, Udaipur district recorded an impressive udaipur panchayat elections 2026 voter turnout of 83.13 percent across ten panchayat samitis on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Polling for 283 gram panchayats and 2,459 ward punch seats witnessed intense enthusiasm among rural voters, though administrative oversights at select booths—such as the absence of wheelchairs forcing relatives to carry elderly voters—and a reported violent clash involving a sarpanch candidate in Bhinder cast a shadow over an otherwise energetic polling day.

⚡ Quick Highlights: Udaipur Panchayat Elections 2026: 83% Turnout & Clashes

  • Overall Turnout: Udaipur district recorded a high voter turnout of 83.13 percent across 10 panchayat samitis on Saturday.
  • Gram Panchayats: Elections were successfully conducted across 283 gram panchayats following the withdrawal of 600 nominations.
  • Ward Punch Seats: A total of 2,459 ward punch positions were contested by enthusiastic rural voters across the Mewar region.
  • Highest & Lowest: Block-wise analysis revealed the highest voter participation in Sarada/Nai region and lowest in Bhinder.
  • Bhinder Incident: Sarpanch candidate Shakti Singh was allegedly assaulted late Friday night in Chargadiya panchayat; treatment ongoing.
  • Administrative Lapses: Lack of wheelchair provisions at polling stations forced family members to physically carry elderly voters.

High Voter Turnout Amid Logistical Hurdles Across Ten Blocks

Voter enthusiasm remained remarkably high on Saturday as rural communities across ten panchayat samitis of Udaipur district lined up in large numbers to cast their ballots. District administrative machinery reported peaceful voting across 283 gram panchayats, where electors decided the electoral fate of 1,480 sarpanch candidates and 2,459 ward punch aspirants. A total of 600 candidates had previously withdrawn their nomination papers, leaving a direct multi-cornered contest after one sarpanch was elected unopposed.

Despite the high aggregate voter turnout of 83.13%, polling booths in several rural pockets witnessed significant administrative friction. Voters and local leaders criticized district election authorities over severe logistical shortcomings. In multiple polling booths, basic amenities such as wheelchairs were conspicuously missing, forcing family members to physically carry elderly and specially-abled voters into polling chambers. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts and youth tracking civic updates can also review topics like Azharuddin’s praise for Tilak Varma during downtime from election tracking.

“Polling concluded peacefully across all designated booths by 6 PM, with all voters already inside the premises permitted to exercise their franchise.” — District Election Control Room Official, Udaipur

  • Aggregated Turnout: Udaipur district recorded 83.13% overall voting across 10 rural blocks.
  • Candidate Field: 1,480 candidates contested for 283 sarpanch positions after 600 withdrawals.
  • Administrative Oversight: Absence of wheelchairs at select booths sparked local citizen outrage.
  • Extended Polling: Voting continued past 6 PM to accommodate all queued electors.
udaipur panchayat elections 2026 matrix card
Official administrative statistics reflecting voter participation, candidate counts, and constituency reach during the October 24 elections.

Block-wise Overview of Udaipur Panchayat Elections 2026

The administrative breakdown of the rural elections held on October 24, 2026, details the scope of polling across various panchayat samitis in Udaipur district. For related updates on regional civic events, readers may also check the Udaipur Municipal Corporation festival preparations.

Panchayat SamitiTotal Gram PanchayatsSarpanch CandidatesPolling DateKey Observations
BhinderActive PanchayatsMultiple ContendersOct 24, 2026Lowest turnout block; candidate assault reported in Chargadiya
Nai / SaradaActive PanchayatsMultiple ContendersOct 24, 2026Highest voter turnout recorded among all 10 blocks
Other 8 BlocksRemaining Units1,480 TotalOct 24, 2026Smooth polling with long queues till evening closure

Bhinder Panchayat Samiti Clash and Police Response Controversy

The electoral atmosphere in Bhinder panchayat samiti turned tense following an alleged late-night assault on a sarpanch candidate. According to details submitted by the complainant, independent sarpanch candidate Shakti Singh was targeted during late-night election campaigning in Chargadiya panchayat. The sudden attack left him injured, prompting immediate hospitalization at a local medical facility where he underwent medical observation and treatment.

Controversy erupted when the complainant’s family claimed that formal police information and written complaints were submitted to the local police station immediately during the night. However, Station House Officer (SHO) Mukesh Chandra Khatik stated that no official report had been formally logged at the station initially. The incident has triggered sharp political reactions across the Bhinder block, highlighting local security concerns as ballot counting approaches.

“चार्गदिया पंचायत में बीती रात चुनाव प्रचार के दौरान सरपंच प्रत्याशी शक्तिसिंह पर हमला हुआ है, जिनका अस्पताल में उपचार जारी है।” — स्थानीय परिवादी एवं समर्थक

  • Targeted Attack: Sarpanch candidate Shakti Singh assaulted during late-night campaigning.
  • Location: Chargadiya panchayat within Bhinder panchayat samiti jurisdiction.
  • Medical Status: Injured candidate admitted to hospital for emergency treatment.
  • Police Stance: SHO Mukesh Chandra Khatik noted delayed formal registration of complaints.

मुख्य समाचार एवं विस्तृत विवरण (Hindi News Coverage)

उदयपुर जिले की 10 पंचायत समितियों में शनिवार को त्रिस्तरीय पंचायत चुनाव के तहत मतदान शांतिपूर्ण लेकिन व्यवस्थाओं की कमी के बीच संपन्न हुआ। जिले की 283 ग्राम पंचायतों में सरपंच के 283 पदों और 2459 वार्ड पंच पदों के लिए ग्रामीण मतदाताओं में भारी उत्साह देखा गया। सुबह से ही मतदान केंद्रों पर लंबी कतारें लग गईं, जिसके चलते कुल मतदान प्रतिशत 83.13 प्रतिशत दर्ज किया गया। सबसे अधिक मतदान नाई और सरदा क्षेत्र में तथा सबसे कम मतदान भींडर पंचायत समिति में दर्ज किया गया।

मतदान के दौरान कई बूथों पर प्रशासनिक लापरवाही भी खुलकर सामने आई। कई मतदान केंद्रों पर बुजुर्ग और दिव्यांग मतदाताओं के लिए व्हीलचेयर की कोई व्यवस्था नहीं थी, जिसके कारण परिजनों को अपने बुजुर्गों को गोद में उठाकर या सहारा देकर मतदान कक्ष तक ले जाना पड़ा। जिला निर्वाचन विभाग की इन कमियों को लेकर स्थानीय ग्रामीणों में खासा रोष देखा गया, जिन्होंने प्रशासन पर बुनियादी सुविधाओं की अनदेखी करने का आरोप लगाया।

उधर, भींडर पंचायत समिति के चार्गदिया पंचायत में चुनाव प्रचार के दौरान एक अप्रिय घटना घटी। बीती रात चुनाव प्रचार के दौरान सरपंच प्रत्याशी शक्तिसिंह पर अज्ञात हमलावरों ने हमला कर दिया, जिससे वे गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गए। उन्हें तुरंत स्थानीय अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां उनका उपचार चल रहा है। इस संबंध में थाने में शिकायत दी गई, लेकिन पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि मामले की जांच की जा रही है और उचित कानूनी कार्रवाई अमल में लाई जाएगी। (Also read: UP TGT Physical Education Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Download PDF).

“भीण्डर पंचायत समिति की चारगदिया पंचायत में बीती रात को सरपंच प्रत्याशी पर हमला हुआ, जिनका अस्पताल में उपचार चल रहा है। पुलिस मामले की गंभीरता से जांच कर रही है।” — मुकेशचंद्र खटीक, थानाधिकारी, भींडर

  • कुल मतदान: जिले की 10 पंचायत समितियों में 83.13% रिकॉर्ड मतदान हुआ।
  • प्रशासनिक लापरवाही: व्हीलचेयर न मिलने पर परिजनों को बुजुर्गों को गोद में उठाकर लाना पड़ा।
  • प्रत्याशी पर हमला: भींडर के चार्गदिया में सरपंच प्रत्याशी शक्तिसिंह घायल, अस्पताल में भर्ती।
  • प्रत्याशियों की संख्या: नाम वापसी के बाद 283 ग्राम पंचायतों में 1,480 उम्मीदवार मैदान में हैं।

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What was the overall voter turnout in the Udaipur Panchayat Elections 2026?

Udaipur district recorded a high voter turnout of 83.13 percent across 10 panchayat samitis on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

2. Which panchayat samiti reported a candidate assault incident?

An alleged assault on sarpanch candidate Shakti Singh was reported in Chargadiya panchayat under Bhinder panchayat samiti.

3. उदयपुर पंचायत चुनाव 2026 में कुल कितने पदों के लिए मतदान हुआ?

जिले की 10 पंचायत समितियों की 283 ग्राम पंचायतों में सरपंच के 283 पदों और 2,459 वार्ड पंच के पदों के लिए मतदान कराया गया।

4. भींडर में हुई घटना के बाद पुलिस और प्रशासन की क्या प्रतिक्रिया रही?

घायल प्रत्याशी को अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है। थानाधिकारी मुकेशचंद्र खटीक ने मामले की पुष्टि करते हुए कहा कि पुलिस रिपोर्ट के आधार पर आवश्यक जांच और कार्रवाई कर रही है।

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