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Municipal Crane Hoists Flag at BJP Office in Rajasthan Amid Code of Conduct
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 06:47 PM
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A municipal corporation crane was used to hoist a flag at the BJP headquarters in Rajasthan, sparking opposition concerns over the use of heavy machinery amid the state's election code of conduct.
On a recent day, a municipal corporation crane was deployed to hoist a flag at the BJP headquarters in Rajasthan, a move that coincided with the state's election code of conduct. The flag, representing the party’s symbol, was raised at the main office located in the capital. The use of a crane for this task drew attention from opposition parties, who questioned whether such a display complied with the restrictions on extravagant displays during the campaign period. Municipal officials clarified that the crane was employed for routine maintenance and that the flag hoisting was part of standard protocol. The incident has sparked a debate over the interpretation of the code of conduct and the appropriateness of using heavy machinery for political symbolism.