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Shekhawat and Beniwal Embrace in Jodhpur Amid Local Election Campaign
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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During a local body election rally in Mandor, Jodhpur, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and RLP chief Hanuman Beniwal met unexpectedly and exchanged a friendly hug, putting aside their political differences.
During the ongoing campaign for the upcoming local body elections in the Mandor constituency of Jodhpur, two senior political figures found themselves standing face‑to‑face. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, representing the ruling party, and Hanuman Beniwal, the RLP chief and Nagaur MP, arrived at the same rally venue without prior coordination.
The unexpected encounter quickly turned into a moment of camaraderie. Both leaders, known for their sharp political rivalry, embraced each other warmly, a gesture that was captured by on‑lookers and local media alike.
The hug was described by witnesses as a display of mutual respect, signalling that personal rapport can surface even amid intense electoral competition. No statements were issued by either camp regarding policy or alliance shifts.
Political analysts noted that while the embrace reflects a temporary easing of tensions, it does not necessarily indicate any change in the broader contest for the Mandor local bodies, where both parties continue to vie for voter support.
The unexpected encounter quickly turned into a moment of camaraderie. Both leaders, known for their sharp political rivalry, embraced each other warmly, a gesture that was captured by on‑lookers and local media alike.
The hug was described by witnesses as a display of mutual respect, signalling that personal rapport can surface even amid intense electoral competition. No statements were issued by either camp regarding policy or alliance shifts.
Political analysts noted that while the embrace reflects a temporary easing of tensions, it does not necessarily indicate any change in the broader contest for the Mandor local bodies, where both parties continue to vie for voter support.