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Rajasthan: Probe into woman candidate's alleged fake OBC certificate before panchayat polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Authorities have initiated an investigation into allegations that a woman sarpanch candidate in Kotputli used a forged OBC certificate with edited signatures.
An investigation has been launched in Kotputli, Rajasthan, following allegations of electoral fraud involving a woman sarpanch candidate. Local residents have raised serious concerns regarding the authenticity of her Other Backward Class (OBC) certificate, which is a prerequisite for contesting the upcoming panchayat elections.
The core of the accusation is that although the candidate's native village is located in Haryana, she allegedly obtained the OBC certificate from Kotputli. Villagers claim that to make the document appear legitimate, the signatures of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) were scanned or digitally edited.
The controversy has sparked debate in the locality just days before the polls. The local administration has taken note of the complaints and has begun verifying the documents involved to determine if any forgery took place.
The outcome of this probe will be crucial for the integrity of the local election process. Authorities are expected to review the digital and physical records to validate the claims made by the opposing party and concerned citizens.
The core of the accusation is that although the candidate's native village is located in Haryana, she allegedly obtained the OBC certificate from Kotputli. Villagers claim that to make the document appear legitimate, the signatures of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) were scanned or digitally edited.
The controversy has sparked debate in the locality just days before the polls. The local administration has taken note of the complaints and has begun verifying the documents involved to determine if any forgery took place.
The outcome of this probe will be crucial for the integrity of the local election process. Authorities are expected to review the digital and physical records to validate the claims made by the opposing party and concerned citizens.