Rajasthan Panchayat Elections: High Court Demands Answers from Bhajanlal Govt, EC

• Rajasthan High Court seeks response from Bhajanlal government and Election Commission on postponed Panchayat and local body elections.
• The division bench of Acting CJ SP Sharma issued the notice on a contempt petition by Sanyam Lodha.
• High Court previously ordered elections by April 15, 2026, but only final voter list release is planned for April 22.
• Government cited ongoing delimitation and pending OBC Commission report for delays; Congress alleges deliberate postponement.
• OBC Commission's tenure extended again, with government arguing against elections without its report to ensure OBC representation.

Key Questions Answered

Will Rajasthan elections be held before April 2026?

Rajasthan Panchayati Raj and local body elections are unlikely to be held before April 2026 as the state government has extended the tenure of the OBC commission until September 30.

How will the OBC report impact election dates?

The OBC report's impact on election dates is primarily seen in Rajasthan, where the state government has extended the tenure of the OBC commission until September 30, 2026.