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Barmer Ward 13 Polling Booth Dispute Over Mobile Phone Leads to Crowd Clash, Congress Accuses BJP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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A dispute over a voter’s attempt to bring a mobile phone into the Barmer Ward 13 polling booth sparked a crowd confrontation, with Congress candidate Jitendra Jain alleging threats from BJP supporters.
On election day in Barmer’s Ward 13, a disagreement erupted when a voter tried to carry a mobile phone inside the polling station, a practice prohibited by the Election Commission. The incident quickly attracted a sizable gathering of supporters and onlookers at the booth.
Witnesses reported that the argument escalated into a heated exchange between supporters of the two main contenders. The crowd grew tense as both sides attempted to assert their position, leading to a temporary disruption of the voting process.
Congress candidate Jitendra Jain later accused supporters of the rival BJP candidate of issuing threats and endangering his safety during the confrontation. He demanded that the authorities intervene to ensure a peaceful environment for voters.
Election officials were present at the site and monitored the situation, but no arrests or injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath. The incident underscores the heightened political tension in the region as the polls continue.
Witnesses reported that the argument escalated into a heated exchange between supporters of the two main contenders. The crowd grew tense as both sides attempted to assert their position, leading to a temporary disruption of the voting process.
Congress candidate Jitendra Jain later accused supporters of the rival BJP candidate of issuing threats and endangering his safety during the confrontation. He demanded that the authorities intervene to ensure a peaceful environment for voters.
Election officials were present at the site and monitored the situation, but no arrests or injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath. The incident underscores the heightened political tension in the region as the polls continue.