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Rajasthan Municipal Election Results Delayed as Jodhpur EVM Malfunctions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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The counting of votes in Rajasthan’s municipal elections has been halted after electronic voting machines malfunctioned in Jodhpur, delaying the announcement of results.
The Rajasthan municipal elections of 2026 entered a critical phase as vote counting began across major cities. A live blog by Amar Ujala provided real‑time updates on the progress of the tally, aiming to keep voters informed about the evolving outcomes.
In Jodhpur, officials reported that several electronic voting machines (EVMs) stopped functioning during the counting process. The technical glitch forced election staff to suspend the tally, pending a thorough inspection and replacement of the faulty units.
The interruption has pushed back the release of results, creating uncertainty among candidates and the public. While the delay is confined to Jodhpur, other districts continue to report their counts, with Bikaner witnessing a notable resurgence of the Congress party.
Election authorities have assured that the issue will be resolved swiftly and that the integrity of the vote will be maintained. A revised timeline for the announcement is expected to be issued once the machines are verified.
In Jodhpur, officials reported that several electronic voting machines (EVMs) stopped functioning during the counting process. The technical glitch forced election staff to suspend the tally, pending a thorough inspection and replacement of the faulty units.
The interruption has pushed back the release of results, creating uncertainty among candidates and the public. While the delay is confined to Jodhpur, other districts continue to report their counts, with Bikaner witnessing a notable resurgence of the Congress party.
Election authorities have assured that the issue will be resolved swiftly and that the integrity of the vote will be maintained. A revised timeline for the announcement is expected to be issued once the machines are verified.