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Rajasthan Gram Panchayat Polls: Second Phase Conducted Amid Minor Clashes
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM
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The second phase of Rajasthan’s gram panchayat elections went ahead today, despite reports of minor clashes and protests at polling stations. Election officials said the incidents were contained quickly.
The second phase of the gram panchayat elections in Rajasthan was held today across several districts, following the first phase that concluded last week. While the elections proceeded as scheduled, local media reported a few instances of minor clashes and protests at polling booths.
Election officials confirmed that the incidents were isolated and were resolved without any significant disruption to the voting process. Security personnel were deployed to the affected areas to ensure the safety of voters and staff.
The gram panchayat polls, which are the lowest tier of local governance, are a key part of Rajasthan’s democratic framework. The state government has urged all parties to maintain peace and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Election officials confirmed that the incidents were isolated and were resolved without any significant disruption to the voting process. Security personnel were deployed to the affected areas to ensure the safety of voters and staff.
The gram panchayat polls, which are the lowest tier of local governance, are a key part of Rajasthan’s democratic framework. The state government has urged all parties to maintain peace and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.