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Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra alleges intimidation of workers' families ahead of Rajasthan local body polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:47 PM
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Congress state chief Govind Singh Dotasra claimed the ruling government is misusing administrative machinery and pressuring officials to intimidate party workers' families before the upcoming local body elections in Rajasthan.
Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra raised serious concerns ahead of Rajasthan's scheduled local body elections, alleging that the incumbent government is exploiting its administrative machinery to influence the electoral process. He said that officials are being coerced to act in favour of the ruling party, undermining the fairness of the upcoming polls.
Dotasra further asserted that party workers and their families are facing intimidation tactics, with reports of threats aimed at discouraging active campaigning. He warned that such pressure could erode democratic norms and hamper the free expression of voters' will.
The Congress leadership has called for a transparent investigation into these claims, urging the Election Commission to monitor the situation closely. The state government, when approached for comment, has not issued a response, leaving the allegations unaddressed.
Political analysts note that the accusations add to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the local body elections, where both major parties are vying for control of municipal and panchayat institutions across Rajasthan.
Dotasra further asserted that party workers and their families are facing intimidation tactics, with reports of threats aimed at discouraging active campaigning. He warned that such pressure could erode democratic norms and hamper the free expression of voters' will.
The Congress leadership has called for a transparent investigation into these claims, urging the Election Commission to monitor the situation closely. The state government, when approached for comment, has not issued a response, leaving the allegations unaddressed.
Political analysts note that the accusations add to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the local body elections, where both major parties are vying for control of municipal and panchayat institutions across Rajasthan.