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Clash at Barmer Ward 13 Polling Booth Over Mobile Phone Incident, Police Intervene
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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A dispute erupted outside the Ward 13 polling station in Barmer when a candidate tried to take a mobile phone inside the booth, prompting accusations between Congress and BJP supporters and police action.
During the ongoing voting process in Barmer, Rajasthan, a confrontation broke out outside the polling station in Ward 13. The incident began when a candidate attempted to bring a mobile phone into the voting booth, a move that is prohibited under election rules.
The Congress candidate alleged that supporters of the rival BJP candidate threatened him over the matter, while the BJP candidate denied any wrongdoing and rejected the accusations. Tensions rose as both sides exchanged verbal blows in front of the booth.
Local police arrived at the scene, separated the parties involved and confiscated the mobile device. Officers then restored order and allowed voting to continue without further disruption.
Both candidates later issued statements reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful election, with the BJP candidate emphasizing that no threats were made and the Congress candidate calling for strict enforcement of election regulations.
The Congress candidate alleged that supporters of the rival BJP candidate threatened him over the matter, while the BJP candidate denied any wrongdoing and rejected the accusations. Tensions rose as both sides exchanged verbal blows in front of the booth.
Local police arrived at the scene, separated the parties involved and confiscated the mobile device. Officers then restored order and allowed voting to continue without further disruption.
Both candidates later issued statements reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful election, with the BJP candidate emphasizing that no threats were made and the Congress candidate calling for strict enforcement of election regulations.