Gandhinagar, April 1, 2026: The battle for Gujarat’s local bodies is ON! The State Election Commission has officially sounded the bugle, kicking off a massive democratic showdown across the state.
Polling for thousands of seats in municipal corporations, municipalities, district panchayats and taluka panchayats will be held on Saturday, April 26, with vote counting scheduled for Monday, April 28.
The final voter list drops today after the Summary Revision (SIR) process is complete. A press conference by the State Election Commission at 5 PM this evening will unveil the full poll schedule and key details.
These high-stakes elections will decide control over:
- 15 Municipal Corporations
- 84 Municipal Councils (Nagar Palikas)
- 34 District Panchayats
- 260 Taluka Panchayats
The Model Code of Conduct has snapped into force immediately across Gujarat, slamming the brakes on any early campaigning or misuse of power to guarantee a fair fight.
With the tenure of most local bodies already expired and administrators running the show, these polls are crucial for restoring people’s elected governance. Parties have wasted no time: BJP has rushed observers into major cities like Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara, while AAP has already dropped its first list of candidates.
The 2026 local body elections are shaping up as the ultimate litmus test for every major party ahead of bigger battles, with development, urban infrastructure and rural governance set to dominate the fiery campaign.
Election machinery is in full throttle — stay tuned for live updates!
