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Congress alleges patwari, constable intimidate voters in Udaipur to favor BJP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Udaipur
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM
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The Congress party has accused a patwari and a police constable in Udaipur of threatening voters and using abusive language to push them toward the BJP candidate.
Congress leaders in Udaipur have lodged a formal complaint alleging that a government patwari and a police constable approached voters with threats and vulgar remarks, urging them to cast their ballots for the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. The party claims the officials used intimidation tactics at several polling booths, creating an atmosphere of fear among the electorate.
According to the complaint, the patwari warned voters that they could face administrative repercussions if they did not support the BJP, while the constable allegedly used coarse language to demean opposition supporters. Congress officials say the incidents were witnessed by multiple residents and that the intimidation was aimed at influencing the outcome of the ongoing state assembly elections.
The accusations have been forwarded to the district administration and the local police for investigation. No arrest has been reported so far, and the accused officials have not responded publicly to the allegations. Election officials have reiterated that any form of voter coercion is illegal under the Representation of the People Act and will be dealt with strictly.
The incident adds to a series of complaints about electoral misconduct in Rajasthan, prompting calls for tighter monitoring of polling stations ahead of the upcoming vote.
According to the complaint, the patwari warned voters that they could face administrative repercussions if they did not support the BJP, while the constable allegedly used coarse language to demean opposition supporters. Congress officials say the incidents were witnessed by multiple residents and that the intimidation was aimed at influencing the outcome of the ongoing state assembly elections.
The accusations have been forwarded to the district administration and the local police for investigation. No arrest has been reported so far, and the accused officials have not responded publicly to the allegations. Election officials have reiterated that any form of voter coercion is illegal under the Representation of the People Act and will be dealt with strictly.
The incident adds to a series of complaints about electoral misconduct in Rajasthan, prompting calls for tighter monitoring of polling stations ahead of the upcoming vote.