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Congress Candidate Attacked Outside Shahpura Polling Booth During Rajasthan Local Elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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During the Rajasthan local body polls, a Congress candidate in Shahpura’s Ward 32 was reportedly assaulted, sparking tension at the polling station.
Jaipur district’s Shahpura town saw a flare‑up on election day as the Congress nominee, Nathu Lal Saini, was allegedly assaulted outside the Ward 32 polling booth. The incident occurred while voting was in progress, prompting immediate police presence and a brief suspension of voting at the site.
Local party workers reported that the attack was followed by verbal threats directed at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, who in turn accused the Congress side of orchestrating the violence. Both parties lodged complaints with the district police, demanding a swift investigation.
Election officials confirmed that security arrangements were being reinforced across other booths in the area to prevent further disruptions. The Rajasthan State Election Commission has urged voters to remain calm and assured that the counting process will not be affected.
No injuries were officially confirmed, and the police have opened a case to identify the perpetrators. The incident adds to a series of isolated clashes reported in several constituencies during the state’s local body elections.
Authorities have appealed for peaceful conduct as the polls continue, emphasizing that any intimidation or violence will be dealt with under the law.
Local party workers reported that the attack was followed by verbal threats directed at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, who in turn accused the Congress side of orchestrating the violence. Both parties lodged complaints with the district police, demanding a swift investigation.
Election officials confirmed that security arrangements were being reinforced across other booths in the area to prevent further disruptions. The Rajasthan State Election Commission has urged voters to remain calm and assured that the counting process will not be affected.
No injuries were officially confirmed, and the police have opened a case to identify the perpetrators. The incident adds to a series of isolated clashes reported in several constituencies during the state’s local body elections.
Authorities have appealed for peaceful conduct as the polls continue, emphasizing that any intimidation or violence will be dealt with under the law.