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Banswara, Dongargarh Municipal Elections Wrap Up with 65%+ Turnout; Fake Election Officer Nabbed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:47 PM
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Voting concluded in the municipal elections of Banswara and Dongargarh on Wednesday, registering over 65% turnout in both districts. In Banswara, a person was caught impersonating an election officer.
The municipal polls in Banswara (Rajasthan) and Dongargarh (Chhattisgarh) finished on Wednesday with a turnout exceeding 65% in both districts.
In Banswara, 65.15% of registered voters cast their ballots, while Dongargarh recorded exactly 65.00% participation.
During the voting process in Banswara, a man was apprehended wearing an election officer’s badge and attempting to intimidate voters. Authorities confirmed he was a fraud and arrested him on the spot.
Election officials said the incident was isolated and that the overall conduct of the polls remained orderly. Results will be announced shortly by the respective election authorities.
In Banswara, 65.15% of registered voters cast their ballots, while Dongargarh recorded exactly 65.00% participation.
During the voting process in Banswara, a man was apprehended wearing an election officer’s badge and attempting to intimidate voters. Authorities confirmed he was a fraud and arrested him on the spot.
Election officials said the incident was isolated and that the overall conduct of the polls remained orderly. Results will be announced shortly by the respective election authorities.