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Rajasthan High Court dismisses 17 petitions, hits Congress in Bhilwara municipal elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhilwara
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court rejected all 17 petitions challenging election symbols, dealing a setback to Congress candidates ahead of the Bhilwara municipal polls.
The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court ruled on Thursday to dismiss all 17 petitions filed over the election symbol dispute in the Bhilwara municipal corporation race. The petitions, primarily lodged by Congress candidates, sought relief on the grounds of alleged irregularities in symbol allocation. By rejecting the applications, the court cleared the way for the remaining 53 candidates to contest the election without further legal hindrance.
The decision comes at a critical juncture as the municipal elections approach, with the Congress party aiming to retain its foothold in the central Rajasthan city. Party officials expressed disappointment but pledged to focus on campaigning and voter outreach. Election officials confirmed that the ballot will proceed as scheduled, with the 53 approved candidates now on the final list.
Election observers noted that the High Court's swift dismissal underscores the judiciary's stance on maintaining procedural clarity in local polls. The outcome may influence voter sentiment, but the final impact will depend on the parties' ground-level strategies in the weeks leading up to the vote.
The decision comes at a critical juncture as the municipal elections approach, with the Congress party aiming to retain its foothold in the central Rajasthan city. Party officials expressed disappointment but pledged to focus on campaigning and voter outreach. Election officials confirmed that the ballot will proceed as scheduled, with the 53 approved candidates now on the final list.
Election observers noted that the High Court's swift dismissal underscores the judiciary's stance on maintaining procedural clarity in local polls. The outcome may influence voter sentiment, but the final impact will depend on the parties' ground-level strategies in the weeks leading up to the vote.