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Rajasthan Congress protests in Jaipur over alleged vote theft, police detain leaders
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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Congress members marched from Shaheed Smarak to the Election Commission office in Jaipur, alleging vote theft, and clashed with police who detained several leaders including Gahlot and Dotasra.
On Saturday, a delegation of Rajasthan Congress activists staged a protest in Jaipur, accusing authorities of facilitating vote theft during recent elections. The march began at the Shaheed Smarak and proceeded towards the Election Commission's regional office, where demonstrators unfurled banners and chanted slogans demanding a probe into alleged irregularities.
As the protesters reached the precinct, police formed a cordon and attempted to disperse the crowd. A brief scuffle ensued, during which officers used batons to control the gathering. The confrontation resulted in the arrest of several senior party workers, among them local leaders identified as Gahlot and Dotasra.
Police officials stated that the detention was carried out to maintain law and order, while Congress representatives condemned the action as an attempt to suppress dissent. The party has called for a statewide inquiry into the vote‑theft claims and urged the Election Commission to intervene.
The incident adds to a series of political tensions in Rajasthan ahead of upcoming local elections, with opposition parties intensifying scrutiny of the electoral process. No injuries were reported, and the detained leaders are expected to be presented before a magistrate shortly after their arrest.
Authorities have not released detailed statements regarding the specific allegations of vote manipulation, and the Election Commission has indicated that it will review any formal complaints submitted by the Congress party.
As the protesters reached the precinct, police formed a cordon and attempted to disperse the crowd. A brief scuffle ensued, during which officers used batons to control the gathering. The confrontation resulted in the arrest of several senior party workers, among them local leaders identified as Gahlot and Dotasra.
Police officials stated that the detention was carried out to maintain law and order, while Congress representatives condemned the action as an attempt to suppress dissent. The party has called for a statewide inquiry into the vote‑theft claims and urged the Election Commission to intervene.
The incident adds to a series of political tensions in Rajasthan ahead of upcoming local elections, with opposition parties intensifying scrutiny of the electoral process. No injuries were reported, and the detained leaders are expected to be presented before a magistrate shortly after their arrest.
Authorities have not released detailed statements regarding the specific allegations of vote manipulation, and the Election Commission has indicated that it will review any formal complaints submitted by the Congress party.