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Former Minister Amin Khan Teams Up with Ex-Congress Leader Fateh Khan in Shiv Constituency Ahead of Panchayat Polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM
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Former minister Amin Khan and former Congress district president Fateh Khan were seen campaigning together in the Shiv assembly segment of Barmer, marking a rare alliance three years after their last joint appearance.
Barmer district witnessed a notable political development as former minister Amin Khan and former Congress district president Fateh Khan appeared together in the Shiv assembly constituency. The duo, who have not been seen jointly in the public arena for roughly three years, began canvassing support ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections. Their appearance signals a possible realignment of local power structures, with both leaders seeking to mobilise grassroots voters.
The meeting took place in the lead‑up to the panchayat polls, a critical phase for local governance in Rajasthan. While neither party released a formal statement, on‑ground reports indicate that Khan and Khan addressed a gathering of local supporters, emphasizing development issues and community welfare. Their joint presence has drawn attention from rival parties, notably the BJP and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, which have also intensified their campaign activities in the region.
Political analysts suggest that the collaboration could be a tactical move to counter the growing influence of the BJP‑RLP alliance in Barmer’s rural pockets. By pooling their networks, the former minister and the ex‑Congress leader aim to consolidate votes that might otherwise fragment among multiple candidates. The panchayat elections, scheduled for later this month, will serve as a litmus test for the effectiveness of this new partnership.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some viewing the alliance as a positive step toward addressing long‑standing issues such as water scarcity and infrastructure gaps, while others remain skeptical about the motives behind the sudden partnership. The outcome of the panchayat polls will likely shape the political calculus for the upcoming state assembly elections in Rajasthan.
The meeting took place in the lead‑up to the panchayat polls, a critical phase for local governance in Rajasthan. While neither party released a formal statement, on‑ground reports indicate that Khan and Khan addressed a gathering of local supporters, emphasizing development issues and community welfare. Their joint presence has drawn attention from rival parties, notably the BJP and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, which have also intensified their campaign activities in the region.
Political analysts suggest that the collaboration could be a tactical move to counter the growing influence of the BJP‑RLP alliance in Barmer’s rural pockets. By pooling their networks, the former minister and the ex‑Congress leader aim to consolidate votes that might otherwise fragment among multiple candidates. The panchayat elections, scheduled for later this month, will serve as a litmus test for the effectiveness of this new partnership.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some viewing the alliance as a positive step toward addressing long‑standing issues such as water scarcity and infrastructure gaps, while others remain skeptical about the motives behind the sudden partnership. The outcome of the panchayat polls will likely shape the political calculus for the upcoming state assembly elections in Rajasthan.