May 7th 2024.
The city of Jaipur is in the spotlight as the Election Commission announces that a repolling will take place in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency. This decision was made due to a serious breach of vote confidentiality that occurred at a voting booth on April 26. In light of this incident, the Commission has issued instructions for a repolling to be held at the Dudhwa Khurd village polling station on May 8.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer of Rajasthan, Praveen Gupta, the repolling will take place at the Government Higher Secondary School in Dudhwa Khurd between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This booth is located in the Chohtan Assembly constituency and was the site of the voting on April 26. Gupta also mentioned that four members of the polling team responsible for the incident have been suspended by the District Collector of Barmer. Furthermore, they will face consequences under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for their violation of the secrecy of voting.
The news of the repolling has caused a stir among the citizens of Rajasthan, who are concerned about the integrity of the voting process. Many are hoping that the repolling will ensure that their votes are counted fairly and without any interference. It is a critical time for the state as it awaits the results of the Lok Sabha elections, and this incident has only added to the tension and anticipation.
In light of this incident, the Election Commission has also urged all voters to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities at the polling stations. They have reassured the public that strict measures will be taken to ensure the smooth conduct of the repolling and to maintain the confidentiality of each vote. The Commission has also reminded all officials involved in the voting process to uphold their duties with utmost sincerity and to adhere to the guidelines set by the Constitution.
As the date for the repolling approaches, all eyes will be on the Dudhwa Khurd village polling station and the Chohtan Assembly constituency. The citizens of Rajasthan are hopeful that the repolling will be conducted smoothly and that their right to vote will be respected and protected.
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