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BJP leader accused of misconduct during Sawai Madhopur council election, NGOs demand FIR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 10:15 PM
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Social organisations in Sawai Madhopur have called for a formal FIR after a clash between a BJP election in‑charge and a police officer during the Nagar Parishad up‑sabhapati poll.
During the election for the up‑sabhapati of the Sawai Madhopur Nagar Parishad, a confrontation erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party's election in‑charge and a senior police officer. The dispute, described by witnesses as a case of alleged misconduct by the party official, disrupted the voting process and drew immediate attention from local civil society groups.
Several NGOs and community organisations convened on Wednesday to demand that the matter be formally registered as an FIR. In a joint memorandum, they urged the district administration to ensure an impartial investigation, citing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process and the need to uphold law and order.
The BJP has not yet issued an official statement on the allegations, while the police department has indicated that it will review the complaints before deciding on further action. The incident has heightened scrutiny of political conduct during local elections in Rajasthan.
Authorities are expected to respond to the NGOs' memorandum within the next few days, and the case may set a precedent for how political disputes are handled in future municipal polls.
Several NGOs and community organisations convened on Wednesday to demand that the matter be formally registered as an FIR. In a joint memorandum, they urged the district administration to ensure an impartial investigation, citing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process and the need to uphold law and order.
The BJP has not yet issued an official statement on the allegations, while the police department has indicated that it will review the complaints before deciding on further action. The incident has heightened scrutiny of political conduct during local elections in Rajasthan.
Authorities are expected to respond to the NGOs' memorandum within the next few days, and the case may set a precedent for how political disputes are handled in future municipal polls.