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Rajasthan Election Probe Delayed: Committee on Cross‑Voting Still Not Formed After 11 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
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A committee to probe cross‑voting and floor‑management complaints in the Rajasthan assembly elections remains unconstituted after 11 days, despite directives from senior election official Venugopal.
The Congress party suffered a defeat in the recent Rajasthan state assembly elections, prompting several complaints of cross‑voting and alleged floor‑management by election officials. In response, a committee was proposed to investigate these allegations and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Senior election officer S. Venugopal issued instructions for the formation of the investigative committee within a short timeframe. However, more than a week and a half later, the committee has not been constituted, leaving the complaints pending.
Election observers and party representatives have expressed concern that the delay could affect public confidence in the election outcome. The election commission has not provided a detailed explanation for the postponement, and the matter remains under close scrutiny.
Stakeholders await a formal announcement on the committee's composition, which is expected to examine voting patterns, ballot handling, and any coordination among legislators that may have influenced the results.
Until the probe is launched, the allegations of cross‑voting and floor‑management will continue to be a point of contention in Rajasthan's post‑election political landscape.
Senior election officer S. Venugopal issued instructions for the formation of the investigative committee within a short timeframe. However, more than a week and a half later, the committee has not been constituted, leaving the complaints pending.
Election observers and party representatives have expressed concern that the delay could affect public confidence in the election outcome. The election commission has not provided a detailed explanation for the postponement, and the matter remains under close scrutiny.
Stakeholders await a formal announcement on the committee's composition, which is expected to examine voting patterns, ballot handling, and any coordination among legislators that may have influenced the results.
Until the probe is launched, the allegations of cross‑voting and floor‑management will continue to be a point of contention in Rajasthan's post‑election political landscape.