Rajasthan Panchayat Polls Delayed? OBC Report Stuck

The upcoming panchayat and urban body elections in Rajasthan have hit a major roadblock, while a significant delay in the submission of the OBC reservation report has put the entire election schedule in jeopardy. The delay is primarily attributed to the incomplete data provided by the Panchायती Raj and Urban Development departments regarding local bodies and wards.

Incomplete Data Halts Progress

According to sources, the OBC Commission has not yet received comprehensive details about the. Wards and the specific wards reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This crucial information was supposed to be provided by the Panchayati Raj and Urban Development departments. Despite multiple reminders and requests from the commission, the departments have only submitted partial data, making it impossible to finalize the reservation report.

Impact on Election Schedule

Initially, it was expected that the commission would submit its report by January 31st. Based on this timeline, the Rajasthan State Election Commission was making its preparations. However, with the deadline approaching and the report nowhere near completion, the possibility of an on-time report has vanished. This delay will directly impact the announcement of election dates,. As the reservation status must be clear before the process begins.

What Happens Next?

The OBC Commission has clarified that it can only finalize the report once it receives the full dataset from the concerned departments, while the lack of coordination between the departments and the commission has created a state of confusion. Thousands of prospective candidates who were gearing up for the polls are now left in a lurch. The state government now needs to intervene urgently to ensure the data. Is provided so that the democratic process can move forward without further hurdles.