Mayor polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota deferred after EVM glitches
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Kota, Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a majority in the municipal elections, but the vote for the new mayor was delayed because electronic voting machines malfunctioned in several wards. Re‑polling of the affected booths is set for September 16, with the final count scheduled for September 17. Similar postponements were announced for mayoral polls in Jaipur and Jodhpur, highlighting concerns over the reliability of electronic voting equipment.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 40% left, 20% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): India Today, Times Now
Sources
- Mayor polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota deferred after EVM glitches — India Today (right-leaning)
- BJP wins Kota municipal elections, poll for chairperson postponed after EVM glitches in some wards — The New Indian Express (center)
- BJP wins Kota municipal elections, poll for chairperson postponed after EVM glitches in some wards — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Rajasthan urban body polls: Repolling begins in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Suket — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Kota Civic Polls: BJP Wins 55 Of 100 Wards; Chairperson Poll Delayed Due To EVM Glitches — Times Now (right-leaning)