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Avinash Gehlot says four-phase polling set by election panel, denies anti-incumbency claim
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Election officials have confirmed that the upcoming polls will be conducted in four phases, and Congress leader Avinash Gehlot refuted suggestions of anti‑incumbency against the government.
The Election Commission has announced that the next general election will be held in four distinct phases, a schedule intended to manage logistics and security across the country. This decision was communicated to political parties and election officials earlier this week.
Congress leader Avinash Gehlot, speaking at a press briefing, said the four‑phase plan reflects the panel's operational considerations and not any political maneuvering. He emphasized that there is no evidence of anti‑incumbency sentiment influencing the timetable, rejecting claims that the schedule is designed to disadvantage the ruling government.
Analysts note that a multi‑phase poll can affect campaign strategies, voter turnout and resource deployment. Gehlot's denial aims to reassure party workers that the election calendar should not be interpreted as a sign of waning public support for the incumbent administration.
Congress leader Avinash Gehlot, speaking at a press briefing, said the four‑phase plan reflects the panel's operational considerations and not any political maneuvering. He emphasized that there is no evidence of anti‑incumbency sentiment influencing the timetable, rejecting claims that the schedule is designed to disadvantage the ruling government.
Analysts note that a multi‑phase poll can affect campaign strategies, voter turnout and resource deployment. Gehlot's denial aims to reassure party workers that the election calendar should not be interpreted as a sign of waning public support for the incumbent administration.