A bench led by the Chief Justice rejected special leave petitions filed by villagers from Singhaniya and other areas. The petitioners challenged the new delimitation and panchayat reorganisation. They argued that villages were merged with distant and inaccessible panchayats. The court refused to reopen the process.

The state government defended its stand strongly. Additional Advocate General Shiv Mangal Sharma told the court that delimitation did not rely only on distance. Authorities considered population, administrative convenience, and detailed district collector reports. The government completed the process legally by December 31, 2025. The State Election Commission has started preparing voter lists.

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court order. It directed the state to complete all Panchayati Raj elections by April 15, 2026. The court said any delay would disrupt the election schedule statewide.

However, the court allowed limited relief. Gram panchayats may submit objections regarding headquarters locations. Such complaints will not affect elections or delimitation. The ruling makes elections unavoidable and sets the political stage in rural Rajasthan.

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Meanwhile, senior Congress leaders have begun holding discussions with local representatives in polling areas. They believe stronger coordination can help the party win more seats. With only one day left for the second phase, leaders have urged cadres to work harder at the ground level. At the same time, party leadership has stressed discipline and unity to avoid internal damage.

On the other hand, BRS leaders have also reviewed their performance closely. They feel better mobilization could have improved results in the first phase. As a result, the party has intensified efforts in upcoming phases. Both parties now aim to maximize their seat count and strengthen village-level influence.

Interestingly, several MLAs failed to secure wins in their own villages despite winning large constituencies earlier. This trend has triggered political debate across the state. Analysts say local dynamics differ from state politics. In total, Congress won 2,864 villages, BRS secured 1,143, BJP won 185, and others took 43 seats.

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Speaking to a news channel today, Anirudh Reddy stated that the winning candidate had lost twice earlier and gained sympathy votes this time. He added that some external forces supported the BJP-backed contestant only to undermine him. He admitted that he focused more on other villages and assumed his own village would naturally support him, which caused some negligence on his part.

According to him, if a BRS candidate had contested, they would have secured only 13 votes. He further said most villages in the region did not even have BRS candidates. The MLA argued that the result was influenced more by local sentiment than by political equations.

In the final count, 972 votes were cast in the village. Congress candidate Anjali received 459 votes, while BJP candidate Katepaga Revathi secured 490 votes. Revathi’s initial majority of six votes increased to 31 votes after a recount requested by Congress leaders.

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Former minister and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao strongly condemned the attack. He criticised the ruling Congress, saying the party was promoting fear during the polls. After learning about the incident, he spoke with former minister Jagadish Reddy and former MLA Gadari Kishore to review the situation on the ground.

KTR accused Congress workers of acting with arrogance and resorting to physical violence in the village. He stated that such attacks showed the party’s decline. He assured that the BRS party would continue to stand firm and would not allow any intimidation. He also urged officials to maintain peace in the region.

KTR encouraged party workers and asked them not to lose confidence. He promised full support to the family of the deceased leader and the injured victims. He demanded strict action against those responsible for the attack. He also called for immediate justice for the affected families.

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Various strategies have been used to counter rivals. Special gifts have been delivered to households a day before polling. In several villages, chicken, mutton, and liquor have been arranged for distribution. Cash offers between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000 per vote have also been reported in some areas.

Polling is scheduled in 4,236 villages. All arrangements have been completed by the Election Commission. Early morning delivery teams have been assigned by candidates to supply chicken to each home. Quarter-bottles for men have also been prepared. Rivals have reacted by planning direct cash payments for support.

Transport for migrant voters has been arranged with buses and cars. Travel expenses have been promised after voting. Agreements with voter groups have been made in some villages. Overall, unusual activity has been witnessed as the elections create festive-like scenes in rural areas.

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