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Politics
Former MLA Divya Maderna protests outside RO office in Mathania during municipal nominations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 06:02 PM
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On the final day of nominations for Mathania municipal elections, ex‑MLA Divya Maderna staged a sit‑in outside the Returning Officer’s office, accusing BJP MLA Bhairam Siol of overstaying the allotted time.
The last day for filing nominations in the Mathania municipal council election turned contentious when former legislator Divya Maderna began a sit‑in protest outside the Returning Officer’s (RO) chamber. The demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to alleged procedural violations during the nomination process.
Maderna alleged that BJP councilor Bhairam Siol remained inside the RO’s office beyond the legally prescribed time limit, thereby gaining an unfair advantage. She claimed the extended presence contravened election rules that require the RO to close the nomination window promptly.
Election officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and no formal complaint had been lodged at the time of reporting. The protest continued for several hours, with Maderna and her supporters maintaining a peaceful sit‑in.
The incident underscores the heightened tensions surrounding local elections in Rajasthan, where candidates and parties closely monitor nomination procedures to avoid any perception of bias.
Maderna alleged that BJP councilor Bhairam Siol remained inside the RO’s office beyond the legally prescribed time limit, thereby gaining an unfair advantage. She claimed the extended presence contravened election rules that require the RO to close the nomination window promptly.
Election officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and no formal complaint had been lodged at the time of reporting. The protest continued for several hours, with Maderna and her supporters maintaining a peaceful sit‑in.
The incident underscores the heightened tensions surrounding local elections in Rajasthan, where candidates and parties closely monitor nomination procedures to avoid any perception of bias.