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Congress Leader Stages Sit-in Protest Amid Jaipur Mayoral Election Turmoil
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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During the Jaipur mayoral race, a senior Congress leader began a sit‑in protest, sparking unrest at the polling venue.
A senior leader of the Indian National Congress took to a sit‑in protest at the venue where the Jaipur mayoral election was being conducted. The demonstration was aimed at voicing grievances over the election process, though specific demands were not disclosed publicly.
Election officials reported a temporary disruption as the protester and his supporters blocked access to the polling area. Security personnel were deployed to manage the crowd, and the election schedule was briefly delayed to restore order.
The incident has drawn attention from political observers, who note that such protests are uncommon during municipal elections in Rajasthan. The Election Commission has announced that the voting will resume once the area is cleared, and no allegations of foul play have been confirmed at this stage.
Election officials reported a temporary disruption as the protester and his supporters blocked access to the polling area. Security personnel were deployed to manage the crowd, and the election schedule was briefly delayed to restore order.
The incident has drawn attention from political observers, who note that such protests are uncommon during municipal elections in Rajasthan. The Election Commission has announced that the voting will resume once the area is cleared, and no allegations of foul play have been confirmed at this stage.