Congress Turmoil in Jaipur: Councillors Demand Accountability Amid Election Controversy

Jaipur, October 9: A meeting at the Congress war room in Jaipur turned chaotic as councillors from Pali protested over allegations of cross-voting and internal sabotage during the municipal elections. Supporters of Rajbala Hingad accused the committee of not listening to their concerns and demanded a meeting with Dr. C.P. Joshi, the committee chair and former assembly speaker.

Dr. Joshi responded, “My committee’s job is not to meet you. You should speak with the Congress state president.”

Despite this, the councillors insisted on their demand for a meeting. After Dr. Joshi left in his vehicle, they expressed their frustration and continued to create a scene.

What Happened in Pali

In the Pali Municipal Corporation, which has 65 wards, the majority mark is 33. The BJP secured exactly that number of votes, while the Congress’s official candidate, Sumitra Jain, received only three votes, indicating that 26 votes went elsewhere. The BJP’s Namita Bubkiya was elected as mayor, receiving 12 additional votes.

Voices from Both Sides

Leaders from various local bodies were invited to present their views during the meeting. Congress leaders from Pali raised concerns about the mayoral election defeat, accusing the Rajbala Hingad faction of cross-voting and undermining the official candidate.

On the other hand, Hingad’s supporters claimed they were not given the opportunity to speak. They argued that the Congress lost the mayoral election due to the selection of an unsuitable candidate and that their opinions were disregarded during the ticket allocation process.

Committee’s Deadline Today

On October 2, the state Congress committee formed a nine-member investigation committee and instructed it to submit a report within seven days. This deadline falls on October 9. The committee is reviewing complaints from several municipalities, including Bhilwara, Pali, and Bharatpur.

The investigation focuses on cases where the Congress failed to form a board despite winning a majority of councillors. This includes around 346 councillors and 32 MLAs, former MLAs, and former ministers. The party will determine its next steps based on the report.

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