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Rajasthan Election Commissioner scolds Dholpur polling staff over locked toilet
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:15 PM
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The State Election Commissioner reprimanded officials at a Dholpur polling station after voters found the restroom locked, questioning the management of voting facilities.
The State Election Commissioner visited a polling station in Dholpur, Rajasthan, after reports that the restroom for voters was locked. He confronted the officials on site, asking in a video recording, "क्या मालिक बने बैठे हो?" and warned that such lapses could affect voter comfort and turnout. The commissioner emphasized that all voting venues must provide functional facilities, including clean and accessible toilets, as mandated by election guidelines. He instructed the district election officers to rectify the issue immediately and to conduct a thorough check of all other polling stations in the district. The incident underscores the heightened scrutiny of election logistics ahead of upcoming polls.