Rajasthan to Lift Two-Child Election Ban for Local Polls: Proposal Approved

• Rajasthan government proposes to amend rules for Panchayat and urban local body elections.
• Currently, individuals with more than two children are ineligible to contest local elections under the Rajasthan Municipal Act and Panchayati Raj Act.
• The proposed amendment seeks to remove this ban, allowing candidates with more than two children to participate.
• Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra has granted administrative approval to the amendment proposal.
• The proposal now awaits approval from the Law Department, Cabinet, and Assembly before becoming law, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan government moves to allow candidates with more than two children to contest local elections.