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Politics
Congress Ticket Distribution Sparks Chaos in Sawaimadhopur Ahead of Rajasthan Municipal Elections 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:02 PM
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During the ongoing 2026 Rajasthan municipal elections, a large crowd gathered in Sawaimadhopur as Congress candidates received their tickets, leading to disorder.
The 2026 municipal elections across Rajasthan’s 309 urban bodies have entered a critical phase, with parties racing to finalize their candidate lists. While both the BJP and the Congress have yet to publish official rosters, the process of allocating tickets has already triggered public interest.
In Sawaimadhopur, a significant crowd assembled outside the local Congress office as party officials began handing out nomination tickets. The gathering grew quickly, and reports indicated that the sheer number of aspirants and supporters created a chaotic atmosphere, with some attendees pushing to secure their names on the ballot.
Election officials noted that the disorder was confined to the ticket‑distribution event and did not spill over into the broader polling process. Meanwhile, the BJP has opted to convey its candidate selections directly to prospective nominees over phone calls, a move intended to prevent internal leaks and sabotage.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure that the nomination process proceeds without further disturbances, as the state prepares for a tightly contested municipal election season.
In Sawaimadhopur, a significant crowd assembled outside the local Congress office as party officials began handing out nomination tickets. The gathering grew quickly, and reports indicated that the sheer number of aspirants and supporters created a chaotic atmosphere, with some attendees pushing to secure their names on the ballot.
Election officials noted that the disorder was confined to the ticket‑distribution event and did not spill over into the broader polling process. Meanwhile, the BJP has opted to convey its candidate selections directly to prospective nominees over phone calls, a move intended to prevent internal leaks and sabotage.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure that the nomination process proceeds without further disturbances, as the state prepares for a tightly contested municipal election season.