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Violence erupts in Dudu municipal polls as MLA Yunus Khan clashes with voters
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:47 PM
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During the municipal body elections in Dudu, Rajasthan, an independent MLA Yunus Khan and his family were involved in a clash with voters, leading to allegations of fake voting and the shredding of identity cards and ballot papers.
During the municipal body elections held on Saturday, a confrontation erupted in Ward‑11 of Dudu, Rajasthan, involving independent MLA Yunus Khan and his family. Witnesses reported a scuffle with voters, after which Khan allegedly tore identity cards and ballot papers, claiming they were fake.
The incident drew the attention of local election officials, who intervened to separate the parties and restore order. Khan’s supporters claimed the ballots were invalid, while the opposition accused him of attempting to manipulate the vote.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has opened an inquiry into the matter, stating that any tampering with electoral materials will be treated as a serious offence. Police have also been called to investigate the alleged vandalism.
The clash highlights the heightened tensions surrounding the municipal elections, where candidates from various parties and independents are vying for control of local councils.
The incident drew the attention of local election officials, who intervened to separate the parties and restore order. Khan’s supporters claimed the ballots were invalid, while the opposition accused him of attempting to manipulate the vote.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has opened an inquiry into the matter, stating that any tampering with electoral materials will be treated as a serious offence. Police have also been called to investigate the alleged vandalism.
The clash highlights the heightened tensions surrounding the municipal elections, where candidates from various parties and independents are vying for control of local councils.