Rajasthan civic polls: Parties initiate 'barabandi' ahead of vote counting

Rajasthan civic polls urban local body elections barabandi BJP Congress

Following the conclusion of voting in the Rajasthan urban local body elections, political parties are preparing for the results scheduled for September 14. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress have initiated the ‘barabandi’ strategy, which involves housing candidates in hotels and resorts to prevent poaching and cross-voting.

In Jaipur, the BJP has summoned its councillor candidates to stay at a designated location until September 22. Similar measures are being implemented in districts such as Udaipur, Ajmer, and Chittorgarh. The BJP anticipates a significant victory, with local leaders claiming the party could win more than 60 wards.

During the voting process, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma both urged high voter turnout, emphasizing that civic participation strengthens democracy. Chief Minister Sharma also noted his government's focus on the ‘One State, One Election’ initiative to reduce the frequency of elections and the associated costs of the Model Code of Conduct.

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Bhajan Lal Sharma · Bharatiya Janata Party · Indian National Congress · Om Birla · Rajasthan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Om Birla stated that greater voter participation strengthens democracy. desitalkchicago.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The counting of votes for the Rajasthan civic body elections is scheduled for September 14. bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Chief Minister highlighted his government's implementation of the ‘One State, One Election’ initiative in Rajasthan. desitalkchicago.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The BJP and Congress have begun the 'barabandi' practice of keeping candidates in designated locations to prevent poaching. bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The BJP claims it will win more than 60 wards to form the board with a historic majority. bhaskarlive.in · munsifdaily.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma urged citizens to participate in the second and final phase of the elections. desitalkchicago.com

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“Voters strengthen democracy”: Om Birla casts vote in Rajasthan civic polls, urges high turnout [desitalkchicago.com]

7 days ago

Rajasthan civic polls: Independents hold key as BJP, Congress begin 'Barabandi' [bhaskarlive.in]

6 days ago

EVM glitches disrupt polling in final phase of Raj civic polls [nagalandpost.com]

6 days ago

Rajasthan civic polls: Independents hold key as BJP, Congress begin 'Barabandi' [munsifdaily.com]

6 days ago

Fate of 39,000 Rajasthan candidates sealed as second phase of urban body polls ends [www.newindianexpress.com]

5 days ago