ANIThe voting process commenced at 7 am, following extensive campaigning by major political parties, including the incumbent Congress and the BJP. However, polling for the Karanpur assembly constituency was adjourned due to the unfortunate demise of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
Voters, who began queuing up outside polling booths early in the morning, have the opportunity to cast their votes until 6 pm.
To ensure a peaceful and fair electoral process, robust security arrangements have been put in place. A total of 1,02,290 security personnel, including 69,114 police personnel, 32,876 Rajasthan Home Guard, Forest Guard, and RAC personnel, along with 700 companies of CAPF, have been deployed.
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Despite efforts to persuade rebel candidates from both the BJP and Congress to withdraw their names, about 45 rebel candidates, including MLAs, former MLAs, and party officials, remain in the fray.
The ruling Congress aims for another term, while the BJP seeks to replace the Ashok Gehlot government, relying on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3, with the outcome poised to shape the political landscape in Rajasthan. In the 2018 elections, the Congress secured 99 seats, with the BJP closely following at 73. Ashok Gehlot assumed the role of Chief Minister with the support of BSP MLAs and Independents. The present elections hold significance as they unfold against the backdrop of dynamic political dynamics and aspirations for governance change in the state
(With inputs from ANI)
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