BJP protests alleged code breach after Ashok Gahlot’s foot‑touch incident during Jodhpur voting

In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the voting process for Congress leader Ashok Gahlot became the centre of a dispute when members of the polling party were reported to have touched his feet.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted strongly, stating that the act violated the Model Code of Conduct that governs electoral behaviour.

BJP officials demanded that the incident be investigated and appropriate action taken against those involved.

Election officials have been asked to review the footage and statements to determine whether the conduct breached the code and to ensure compliance with electoral norms.