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Deputy CM Dhiya Kumari Arrives Amid Dispute at Jaipur Polling Centre
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:44 AM
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During the second phase of Rajasthan's municipal elections, a dispute erupted at a Jaipur polling station, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Dhiya Kumari to arrive and cast her vote.
The second and final phase of Rajasthan's municipal elections began today, covering six major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur and Palni. At a polling station in Jaipur, voters and election officials reported a clash over the conduct of the voting process, leading to a temporary halt.
Amid the unrest, Deputy Chief Minister Dhiya Kumari arrived at the contested centre. She was seen entering the polling booth to cast her vote, a move that drew attention from both supporters and opponents of the ruling party.
The Deputy CM’s presence was interpreted by some as an attempt to demonstrate confidence in the electoral process, while critics argued that it could influence voters. Election officials confirmed that the dispute had been resolved and voting resumed shortly after her arrival.
The Election Commission has urged all parties to maintain peace and has announced a review of the incident to ensure that future polling stations operate without disruptions.
Amid the unrest, Deputy Chief Minister Dhiya Kumari arrived at the contested centre. She was seen entering the polling booth to cast her vote, a move that drew attention from both supporters and opponents of the ruling party.
The Deputy CM’s presence was interpreted by some as an attempt to demonstrate confidence in the electoral process, while critics argued that it could influence voters. Election officials confirmed that the dispute had been resolved and voting resumed shortly after her arrival.
The Election Commission has urged all parties to maintain peace and has announced a review of the incident to ensure that future polling stations operate without disruptions.