Second Phase of Polling Underway for Sarpanchs and Ward Panchs in 22 Districts

After the first phase of polling, preparations are now underway for the second phase. In the second phase, sarpanchs and ward panchs will be elected in gram panchayats of the listed panchayat samitis of 22 districts. Polling for zila parishad and panchayat samiti members is scheduled on October 28, while sarpanchs and ward panchs will be elected on October 30. Deputy sarpanchs will be elected on October 31. This time, ballot papers were used instead of EVMs in the election of sarpanchs and ward panchs. Two separate ballot papers were given to voters. One was for the sarpanch post and the other for the ward panch. Counting began at gram panchayat headquarters after polling ended. First ward panchs and then sarpanch results are being declared. Uncontested elections have also been held in several gram panchayats. Sarpanchs and ward panchs will be elected on Sunday, October 25. The deputy sarpanchs will be elected by the elected wards of the gram panchayat. In this election, the general voter does not vote directly.