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Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Heads to Delhi for Anti‑Vote‑Theft Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:31 PM
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Ashok Gehlot left Jaipur for Delhi to join a Congress‑led rally protesting alleged vote theft, accusing the centre of mistreating opposition leaders.
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot travelled from Jaipur to Delhi on Tuesday, announcing his participation in a Congress‑organized demonstration against what the party calls systematic "vote theft" in the country. Gehlot, who remains a senior figure in the party, said his presence in the capital was intended to underscore the seriousness of the allegations and to rally support among opposition ranks.
The rally, scheduled for later in the day in Delhi, is part of a broader series of protests planned by the Congress to highlight alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Gehlot also accused the central government of subjecting opposition leaders and protestors in Jaipur to "harassment and mistreatment" during recent gatherings, a claim that the government has not responded to publicly.
Political analysts note that Gehlot's move adds a high‑profile dimension to the protest, potentially drawing national attention to the party's grievances ahead of upcoming state elections. The Congress has urged citizens to join the demonstration, while the ruling party has warned against any attempts to disrupt public order.
The rally, scheduled for later in the day in Delhi, is part of a broader series of protests planned by the Congress to highlight alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Gehlot also accused the central government of subjecting opposition leaders and protestors in Jaipur to "harassment and mistreatment" during recent gatherings, a claim that the government has not responded to publicly.
Political analysts note that Gehlot's move adds a high‑profile dimension to the protest, potentially drawing national attention to the party's grievances ahead of upcoming state elections. The Congress has urged citizens to join the demonstration, while the ruling party has warned against any attempts to disrupt public order.