Rajasthan Bypolls: Political Standoff Intensifies as Campaigning Ends

Campaigning for the Rajasthan bypolls on seven assembly seats has concluded. The BJP and Congress made last-minute appeals to voters. Voting will occur on Wednesday, with results declared on November 23. Political leaders exchanged fierce criticisms as a campaign ban came into effect to maintain a 48-hour silence period.

Campaigning for the crucial Rajasthan bypolls, covering seven assembly seats, concluded Monday evening. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress made final attempts to sway voters ahead of the electoral contest slated for Wednesday.

Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan highlighted that the mandatory 'silence period' has commenced, banning rallies and public meetings until after polls close. The rules also enforce restrictions on exit poll broadcasts to ensure fair conduct across several states.

Political tension escalated as Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra traded barbs over development concerns and governance failures in the region. With Congress defending four seats and BJP aiming to consolidate its presence, the stakes are high.

(With inputs from agencies.)