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Rajasthan urban local body elections: Second phase concludes

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Rajasthan urban local body elections: ~~Phase two voting~~ Second phase concludes

The second and final phase of the 2026 Rajasthan urban local body elections has concluded, ~~with overall participation~~ covering 147 civic bodies, including six municipal corporations, 20 municipal councils, and 121 municipalities. This phase saw approximately 8.76 million eligible voters participate across 9,758 polling stations to decide the fate of 18,266 candidates. Voter turnout for ~~this~~ the second phase ~~reported~~ was recorded at ~~70.01~~ 70.68 percent, ~~following a 76.41 percent~~ bringing the total combined turnout for both phases to 72.95 percent. While notable turnout was observed in Dhorimanna, the ~~first phase. Despite~~ Udaipur Municipal Corporation recorded the ~~high engagement,~~ lowest initial turnout. Some polling stations experienced localized disruptions due to electronic voting machine (EVM) glitches. The election process involved high-profile political figures. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari encouraged citizens to vote to strengthen urban development. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cast his vote in Jodhpur, expressing hope for a Congress victory, while Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory. During the polling in Jaipur, protesters raised slogans regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) near a station visited by the Deputy Chief Minister. This conclusion follows a second phase ~~was~~ previously marked by ~~significant controversies and~~ allegations of ~~misconduct. In Jaipur, candidates~~ misconduct, such as fraudulent voting in Jaipur Ward ~~62 filed formal complaints alleging that approximately 150 votes were cast using the names of shifted voters. Other voters reported~~ 62, and instances ~~where their votes appeared to have been cast before they arrived at polling stations. Violence also emerged during the process. In Chirawa, supporters~~ of ~~different candidates engaged in~~ physical altercations that resulted in injuries. Additionally, in Sadulshahar, an independent candidate reported being assaulted by supporters of a local legislator. In response to these incidents, security forces were deployed to various polling stations to maintain order while authorities investigate the claims of fraud and physical clashes. BJP State President Madan Rathore noted that the high turnout demonstrates faith violence in ~~the democratic process~~ Chirawa and Sadulshahar. Authorities continue to monitor the ~~importance of local governance, even as investigations into irregularities continue.~~ situation following these reported irregularities.

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