Following the conclusion of local civic elections in Rajasthan, intense disputes over political loyalty have triggered dramatic scenes across Pali and Sirohi districts. As allegations of cross-voting surfaced in the wake of the vote count, individuals and elected representatives turned to sacred spaces to defend their credibility. In Pali, a local family resorted to placing their hands on the Holy Quran to confirm their backing for an official party candidate, while in Sirohi, a pre-election pledge made by municipal councillors inside a Shiva temple became a subject of heated debate once the final tally was declared.
Quran Oath Video Follows Taunts in Pali Ward 29
The controversy in Pali centered on Ward number 29, where Shaina Bano was contesting as the official candidate representing Congress. Soon after the balloting, whispers of betrayal and cross-voting began circulating through the area. Facing continuous accusations and taunts from local residents, the accused family chose to release a video statement to put an end to the speculation. In the footage, family members are seen swearing on the Holy Quran Sharif, insisting that their votes were cast strictly in favor of the Congress candidate. The family explained that persistent barbs from critics had created an uncomfortable atmosphere late into the night, compelling them to invoke their most sacred text to prove their political honesty.
Sirohi Council Race and Temple Vows
Simultaneously, the municipal council chairperson contest in Sirohi witnessed its own political drama involving religious oaths. Prior to the polling day, five Bharatiya Janata Party councillors reportedly visited the Shaneshwar Ji Mahadev temple to take a collective solemn pledge of allegiance. The group that went to the shrine included Poonam Anil Prajapat from Ward 1, Manish Prajapat from Ward 16, Gaurav from Ward 17, Santosh from Ward 19, and Sunil Gupta representing Ward 21.
Secret Balloting and Puzzling Vote Mathematics
The official figures from the Sirohi municipal council election have raised difficult questions for local political observers. The Bharatiya Janata Party held a total of 10 councillors in the local body, and Pooja Mali was fielded as the party nominee for the chairperson post. However, when the final results were announced, Pooja Mali managed to secure only 5 votes. Because municipal chairperson elections are conducted through a confidential ballot, it remains impossible to verify which councillor voted for which candidate. Compounding the intrigue, nominee Pooja Mali herself was not among the five councillors who visited the temple to take the oath, sparking ongoing speculation over who remained loyal and who defected within the ten-member caucus.
