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Congress Ticket Row Sparks Protests in Basni, Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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Senior Congress aspirants in Basni, Jodhpur, protested the denial of a party ticket, chanting slogans against the leadership and announcing plans to contest as independents.
In the Basni locality of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, senior Congress hopefuls expressed anger after the party denied them a ticket for the upcoming elections. The aggrieved leaders gathered outside the local party office, where they shouted "Congress murdaabad" at the in-charge responsible for candidate selection.
The protest turned vocal as several aspirants declared that they would now contest the polls as independent candidates, citing disappointment with the party's decision. Party officials attempted to calm the crowd, but the atmosphere remained tense.
Election analysts note that such internal dissent could affect Congress's vote share in the constituency, especially if the disgruntled candidates split the traditional support base. The party has not yet issued a formal response to the demands for independent candidature.
Local residents reported a relatively peaceful demonstration, with no reports of violence or arrests. The situation remains under observation as the election schedule approaches.
The protest turned vocal as several aspirants declared that they would now contest the polls as independent candidates, citing disappointment with the party's decision. Party officials attempted to calm the crowd, but the atmosphere remained tense.
Election analysts note that such internal dissent could affect Congress's vote share in the constituency, especially if the disgruntled candidates split the traditional support base. The party has not yet issued a formal response to the demands for independent candidature.
Local residents reported a relatively peaceful demonstration, with no reports of violence or arrests. The situation remains under observation as the election schedule approaches.