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Technical glitches mar final phase of Rajasthan civic body elections
Electronic voting machines malfunctioned at multiple polling stations during the concluding phase of municipal corporation elections across Rajasthan. Over 87 lakh voters were eligible to participate in the elections covering 147 urban local bodies.
LSN India ·
Polling commenced at 7 a.m. across Rajasthan's civic bodies in the final phase of municipal corporation elections, though the process was disrupted by technical issues with electronic voting machines at several booths. Election officials worked to resolve the EVM-related problems as voting progressed throughout the day.
The elections covered 147 urban local bodies across the state, with more than 87 lakh registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. The widespread participation reflected significant public interest in determining local governance in major urban centers.
The EVM malfunctions, while confined to select polling stations, raised concerns among election management personnel and prompted rapid deployment of technical teams to affected locations. Election officials were directed to ensure minimal disruption to the voting process and accommodate all voters.
The final phase marked the culmination of a multi-stage municipal election process in Rajasthan. Officials emphasized that contingency measures were in place to prevent eligible voters from being disenfranchised due to technical difficulties.