Gujarat Voting for Gram Panchayats Sarpanch Election and by Polls of State Election Commission Ann

Gujarat Election: Voting will be held for general and by -elections of gram panchayats on Sunday (June 22) in the state of Gujarat. The State Election Commission has announced the programs of common, partition, mid -term and by -elections of 8,326 gram panchayats. About 81 lakh voters will exercise their franchise in this polling to be held from 7 am to 6 pm on Sunday. The results of these elections will be declared on 25 June.

In these elections to be held on Sunday, cancellation has been announced in some places. Gram Panchayat elections have been canceled in Kadi, Jotana, Bhanson, Visavadar, Junagadh Rural and Bagsara taluka due to the by -elections of Kadi and Visavadar Assembly.

Election for 3,656 sarpanch in Gujarat

According to the Election Commission data, out of a total of 4,564 gram panchayats, 751 panchayats have been declared unopposed, while the seats have remained vacant due to lack of enrollment in 272 panchayats. Thus, voting will be held in 3,541 panchayats for general, division and mid -term elections and 353 panchayats for by -elections. A total of 3,656 sarpanches and 16,224 members will be held across the state.

Complete arrangement at 10,479 polling stations

Arrangements have been made at 10,479 polling stations across the state to ensure smooth polling process. Of these, 3,939 have been identified as sensitive and 336 over -sensitive centers. The EPIC card will be mandatory for voters, however, under extraordinary circumstances, can be voted with any of the 14 valid identity documents.

Voting with ballot paper

Voting will be through ballot paper. Keeping in mind the security system, additional police forces and patrols will be deployed in sensitive areas. Public meetings and public lighting have been banned 48 hours before the election.

The term of 1400 panchayats will end on 30 June

It is worth noting that more than 4,000 gram panchayats in Gujarat have been under Administrator rule for the last three years and the term of other 1,400 panchayats is going to end on 30 June 2025. These elections will be with 27% OBC, 14% ST and 7% SC reserved seats, which is in line with the Government of Gujarat’s decision of August 2023 and the recommendations of Justice Jhaveri Commission.

To promote local leadership and speed up rural development, the State Election Commission has made extensive preparations to make these elections smooth and transparent. Citizens have been appealed to actively participate in the election process and follow the Model Code of Conduct.