A clash broke out between two groups during the Rajasthan panchayat elections in Maujamabad, in Jaipur district, after allegations of fake voting triggered a dispute between supporters of sarpanch and ward panch candidates. The two sides exchanged blows with sticks and stones, causing chaos in the area.The incident took place on Saturday during the first phase of panch and sarpanch elections.
Voting is being held in 3,314 gram panchayats across 16 districts of Rajasthan, with polling scheduled to continue until 6 pm.According to the information available, the dispute in Maujamabad, which falls in the Dudu area of Jaipur district, began after allegations of fake voting were raised during polling. The argument soon escalated into a physical confrontation between supporters of the two sides, with sticks and stones used in the clash.The violence triggered panic in the town, while tension prevailed in the Deshwali locality following the incident.
POLICE DEPLOYED AFTER CLASHPolice from Maujamabad police station reached the spot after receiving information about the clash. They intervened and attempted to pacify both groups and bring the situation under control.Police personnel have been deployed in the area, and a strict vigil is being maintained to prevent further trouble.
The available information does not establish whether the allegations of fake voting were verified.RAJASTHAN PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS UNDERWAY The first phase of panch and sarpanch elections is being held across 16 districts, including Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Phalodi, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Udaipur.A total of 16,795 candidates are contesting sarpanch posts, while elections are also being held for 28,682 ward panch seats.The panchayati raj elections in Rajasthan are being conducted in four phases for zila parishads, panchayat samitis and gram panchayats. The first phase of polling for zila parishad and panchayat samiti members was held on October 22 in the same 16 districts.- Ends