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Election Commission Notices Ex‑Minister Parsadi Meena Over Third‑Gender Candidate Comment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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The Rajasthan Election Commission has issued a notice to former minister Parsadi Lal Meena, seeking his explanation for remarks made about third‑gender candidate Meenu Kinnar in the Lalsot municipal council election.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has formally served a notice on former minister Parsadi Lal Meena, asking him to provide a personal clarification regarding his public remarks about a third‑gender candidate.
Meenu Kinnar, a transgender candidate, was contesting the Lalsot Nagar Parishad (municipal council) election when Meena’s comments sparked controversy and complaints from local activists.
In response, the commission invoked its authority to ensure that election discourse remains free of bias and that candidates are not subjected to discriminatory statements. The notice requires Meena to submit a written explanation within a stipulated time frame, after which the commission will decide on any further action.
No punitive measures have been announced yet, and the Lalsot election process continues under heightened scrutiny to uphold fairness for all candidates, including those from the third‑gender community.
Meenu Kinnar, a transgender candidate, was contesting the Lalsot Nagar Parishad (municipal council) election when Meena’s comments sparked controversy and complaints from local activists.
In response, the commission invoked its authority to ensure that election discourse remains free of bias and that candidates are not subjected to discriminatory statements. The notice requires Meena to submit a written explanation within a stipulated time frame, after which the commission will decide on any further action.
No punitive measures have been announced yet, and the Lalsot election process continues under heightened scrutiny to uphold fairness for all candidates, including those from the third‑gender community.