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Fake voting allegations spark unrest in Bhilwara's Ward 22 during Rajasthan municipal polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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Two voters lodged serious complaints of fraudulent voting in Ward 22 of Bhilwara as the first phase of Rajasthan's urban body elections began this morning.
The voting for the first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections commenced at 7 a.m. today and is scheduled to run until 6 p.m. In Bhilwara, ward number 22 became a flashpoint when two registered voters publicly accused officials of facilitating fake votes. The complainants claimed that unauthorized ballot slips were being inserted, potentially skewing the outcome in the constituency.
Election officials on the spot denied the allegations, stating that all voting procedures were being monitored according to the Election Commission's guidelines. They also announced that a verification team would be deployed to review the polling station's records and address any procedural lapses.
The incident has drawn attention from local party leaders, who have called for a transparent inquiry to ensure the integrity of the municipal election process. The polling continues across the state, with voter turnout being closely watched as a barometer of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming state-level polls.
Election officials on the spot denied the allegations, stating that all voting procedures were being monitored according to the Election Commission's guidelines. They also announced that a verification team would be deployed to review the polling station's records and address any procedural lapses.
The incident has drawn attention from local party leaders, who have called for a transparent inquiry to ensure the integrity of the municipal election process. The polling continues across the state, with voter turnout being closely watched as a barometer of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming state-level polls.