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Violence erupts at Rajasthan local body polls: booth clash in Jaipur, fights in Barmer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:09 AM
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During the second phase of Rajasthan’s local body elections, incidents of violence were reported at several polling stations, including a booth disturbance in Jaipur and a physical clash in Barmer.
The second phase of Rajasthan's local body elections was marred by reports of unrest at multiple polling stations across the state. In the capital city of Jaipur, a confrontation broke out at a voting booth, prompting officials to intervene and restore order. Meanwhile, in Barmer district, a physical altercation erupted among voters, resulting in injuries and police deployment to contain the situation. Election authorities have lodged complaints and are reviewing security arrangements ahead of the remaining phases, emphasizing the need for peaceful conduct at the polls.