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Rafik Khan accuses BJP of pressure tactics ahead of Banswara Panchayat elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM
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District officer Rafik Khan alleged that the BJP government is resorting to inducements and pressure tactics as the Congress intensifies its campaign ahead of the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Banswara, Rajasthan.
The Panchayati Raj elections in Banswara district of Rajasthan are set to take place later this year, drawing heightened attention from the state’s major political parties. As the election schedule approaches, local leaders are mobilising supporters and outlining campaign strategies.
Rafik Khan, the district’s senior officer, publicly accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of employing pressure and inducement tactics to influence the electoral process. Khan’s statements, made during a press briefing, suggested that the BJP is attempting to sway voters and officials through promises of benefits and direct pressure.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress has announced a confident outlook, claiming that its grassroots outreach positions it for a possible victory in the upcoming polls. Party workers in Banswara have intensified door‑to‑door campaigning and organized public meetings to consolidate support.
The allegations by Khan add a new layer of controversy to an already charged political environment, with opposition parties calling for a fair and transparent electoral process. Election officials have been urged to monitor any undue influence as the vote approaches.
Rafik Khan, the district’s senior officer, publicly accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of employing pressure and inducement tactics to influence the electoral process. Khan’s statements, made during a press briefing, suggested that the BJP is attempting to sway voters and officials through promises of benefits and direct pressure.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress has announced a confident outlook, claiming that its grassroots outreach positions it for a possible victory in the upcoming polls. Party workers in Banswara have intensified door‑to‑door campaigning and organized public meetings to consolidate support.
The allegations by Khan add a new layer of controversy to an already charged political environment, with opposition parties calling for a fair and transparent electoral process. Election officials have been urged to monitor any undue influence as the vote approaches.