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EVM Glitch Delays Kota Nagar Nigam Election Results
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:15 PM
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In Kota, Rajasthan, a malfunctioning electronic voting machine stalled the release of Nagar Nigam election results, while a protest erupted in Sikar.
The 2026 Rajasthan Nagar Nigam elections were set to conclude with the announcement of results today. However, in Kota, an electronic voting machine malfunction prevented the tally from being finalized, leaving voters and candidates in limbo. Local election officials reported that the device failed to record votes correctly, prompting a halt in the counting process. Meanwhile, in Sikar, supporters of the opposition parties staged a protest, demanding a transparent recount and accountability for the technical glitch.