Rajasthan Assembly Elections Witness 9.77% Voter Turnout by 9 a.m.

As voting commenced for the Rajasthan Assembly elections, approximately 9.77% of the 5.26 crore electorate exercised their franchise by 9 a.m. Tight security measures were in place as the polling began at 7 a.m. The Chief Electoral Officer, Praveen Gupta, reported that Baran recorded the highest polling at 12.97%, while Bali witnessed the lowest at 5.02%.

In Jaipur district, Chaksu recorded the highest voting at 11.10%, with Phulera at 6.92%. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s constituency, Sardarpura in Jodhpur, saw a 10.67% turnout, while Osian recorded 6.56%. Notable political figures, including BJP’s Diya Kumari and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, cast their votes, expressing confidence and anticipation for the election outcome.