Jaipur Municipal Elections: 50 Wards Reserved For Women, Full List Of 150 Wards

The administrative preparations for the upcoming municipal body elections in the Jaipur district have reached a significant milestone with the completion of the ward reservation process. On Monday, the lottery for the reservation of wards was officially conducted at the Jaipur Collectorate, establishing the electoral landscape for the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. This process was essential to determine the category-wise distribution of the 150 wards that constitute the corporation's jurisdiction.

Detailed Breakdown of Ward Reservations

According to the official results of the lottery held at the Collectorate, the 150 wards of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation have been divided into various categories to ensure representation. The reservation list specifies that 30 wards have been allocated for the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Plus, the Scheduled Castes (SC) have been allotted 20 wards, while the Scheduled Tribes (ST) have been reserved 6 wards. These reservations are part of the mandatory legal framework to provide equitable opportunities in local governance.

Significant Representation for Women

A major highlight of this reservation lottery is the substantial representation guaranteed for women. Out of the total 150 wards, 50 wards have been specifically reserved for women candidates. This ensures that at least 50 women will serve as councilors in the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Within this allocation, 31 wards have been designated as Unreserved Women wards. This strategic reservation is aimed at fostering female leadership within the urban local body of the capital city.

Unreserved and Open Categories

In addition to the reserved categories, the lottery also defined the scope for the open competition. There are 63 wards categorized as Unreserved Open, where candidates from any category can contest the elections. This brings the total count to 150 wards, comprising 63 Unreserved Open wards, 31 Unreserved Women wards, 30 OBC wards, 20 SC wards, and 6 ST wards. The lottery process at the Jaipur Collectorate was conducted to maintain transparency and fairness in the upcoming electoral contest, providing a clear roadmap for all prospective candidates and political parties involved in the Jaipur municipal body elections.