Congress accuses police of detaining councillors amid chaos in Khairthal‑Tijara before speaker election

Khairthal‑Tijara in Rajasthan witnessed a sudden flare‑up of tension on the eve of the state assembly speaker election, according to senior Congress leaders. The party claims that a group of its local councillors was intercepted by police and held against their will, creating an atmosphere of fear among party workers.

Congress officials said the incident occurred as the party prepared for the upcoming speaker poll, a crucial contest that could shape legislative dynamics in the state. They alleged that the police action was intended to intimidate the party’s representatives and disrupt its campaign coordination.

The party has demanded an immediate inquiry into the alleged detention and has called for the release of the councillors. No official response from the police or the state government has been recorded at the time of reporting.