Battlefield of Ballots: Rajasthan By-Elections Crucial for BJP Revival

Rajasthan is preparing for by-elections on seven assembly seats, seen as a critical test for BJP to recover from its previous Lok Sabha polls performance. Competing factions include BJP, Congress, RLP, and BAP, with a focus on key areas like Khinvsar and Jhunjhunu. Security and law enforcement preparations are in place.

The political atmosphere in Rajasthan is tense as seven assembly seats prepare for by-elections set to occur on Wednesday. Although these elections won't impact the current BJP government, they are crucial indicators for the party's path forward, especially following a disappointing performance in recent Lok Sabha polls in the state.

Among the notable parties competing are the BJP, Congress, Hanuman Beniwal's Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), and Rajkumar Roat's Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP). These elections serve as a pivotal moment for these parties to defend their territories and possibly gain new ground.

Security is a top priority, with over 9,000 personnel deployed to ensure peaceful polling on November 13. Votes will be counted and results announced on November 23, marking a potentially decisive moment in Rajasthan's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)