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Khandela Polling Delayed 20 Minutes as Voters Bundle Up in Mild Winter Chill
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
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In Khandela, Rajasthan, the polling process was postponed by 20 minutes after voters arrived in warm clothing due to a mild winter chill.
On a recent election day, voters in Khandela, Rajasthan, arrived at the polling station in warm clothes as a mild winter chill swept the town. The sudden drop in temperature prompted election officials to postpone the start of voting by 20 minutes to allow voters to adjust and to ensure a comfortable environment for the voting process. The delay was brief and did not affect the overall schedule of the polling. Polling stations in the area were equipped with heaters and blankets to assist voters during the waiting period. Election authorities confirmed that all procedures were carried out in accordance with the guidelines set by the Election Commission.