Clashes and bogus voting allegations mar first phase of Rajasthan local body polls

The first phase of Rajasthan's local body elections was marked by incidents of clashes and allegations of bogus voting at several polling stations. Reports of irregularities emerged from multiple locations as voters cast their ballots.

Electoral authorities faced challenges in managing the polling process smoothly, with tensions reported between rival groups at certain centers. The voting irregularities raised concerns about the conduct of the election process in its initial phase.