Arni gram panchayat — Sarpanch election 2026
Sarpanch — Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026
Waiting for the reservation and candidate list
The Sarpanch reservation lottery for Arni was drawn at the sub-division level on 24 Sep 2026. The reservation, candidates and — on polling day — the result will appear here as soon as the official list is available.
Panchayats were reorganised in 2026. Past results from the State Election Commission are linked to this panchayat by name; the old panchayat's boundary may differ from today's. Disclaimer
Election history — Sarpanches of Arni
2 elections · newest first
Past elections: Panchayat bye-election May 2023
Winner and runner-up (State Election Commission)
Winner
Manish Kumar Khatik
votes
920
Margin
634(28.7%)
Winner vs Runner-up
- 1Manish Kumar Khatik✓ WinnerNon-party92041.7%
- 2Devi Lal DholiNon-party28612.96%
- 3NOTA271.22%
Past elections: Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2020-21
Winner and runner-up (State Election Commission)
- Electors
- 3,802
- Votes polled
- 2,893
- Turnout %
- 76.09%
- Candidates
- 13
Winner
Nandram Khatik
votes
1,013
Margin
154(5.3%)
Winner vs Runner-up
- 1Nandram Khatik✓ WinnerNon-party1,01335.02%
- 2Ramparsad KhatikNon-party85929.69%
- 3NOTA341.18%
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Sarpanch of Arni?
Manish Kumar Khatik was last elected Sarpanch (Panchayat bye-election May 2023). The term of sarpanches elected in 2020–21 has ended and fresh elections are being held in 2026.
Which category is the Arni Sarpanch seat reserved for in 2026?
The lottery was held on 24 Sep 2026, but the official list for this panchayat is not online yet.
When is the Sarpanch election in Arni?
As of 28 Sep 2026 the State Election Commission has not announced polling dates; its letter of 16 Sep 2026 says the announcement is due shortly. Under the High Court's order, Panchayati Raj polls follow the municipal elections. Dates will be added here as soon as they are announced. Sarpanch/panch voting is by ballot box, counted at the gram panchayat HQ as soon as polling ends.
Which panchayat samiti and district is Arni in?
Arni gram panchayat is in Rashmi Panchayat Samiti, Chittorgarh district.
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Other gram panchayats of Rashmi
Sarpanch seat 2026
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