District authorities have enforced Section 163 in Sewar, Uchhain, and Rupbas to ensure peaceful voting, banning public gatherings and rallies until November 14.
Bharatpur. The Bharatpur district administration has implemented stringent regulatory measures across three panchayat samitis to ensure the upcoming fourth phase of the 2026 Panchayati Raj elections proceeds in a secure and orderly manner. District Magistrate Qamar Chaudhary has invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to maintain law and order within the rural jurisdictions of Sewar, Uchhain, and Rupbas. These restrictions, which officially commenced at 6:00 PM on November 12, are designed to create a neutral environment for voters until the conclusion of the polling process.
Under the newly issued directives, all forms of public meetings, political processions, and organized rallies are strictly prohibited within the designated rural areas. The administration has clarified that urban municipal regions remain exempt from these specific mandates. Furthermore, the use of loudspeakers for campaign purposes is forbidden, and candidates are barred from utilizing audio-visual media, including television broadcasts or cinema, to influence the electorate during this critical 48-hour window.
A significant component of the order involves a ban on the assembly of more than five individuals in public spaces. While group movements are restricted, the administration has provided a specific exemption for candidates and their supporters to conduct door-to-door canvassing, provided they adhere to the established code of conduct. Additionally, public entertainment events, musical performances, and theatrical acts intended for political campaigning are prohibited to prevent any potential disruption to the electoral atmosphere.
District officials have emphasized that these measures are essential to uphold the integrity of the democratic process and to ensure that citizens can cast their votes without fear or external pressure. The District Magistrate has directed all sub-divisional magistrates, executive magistrates, and local police forces to maintain strict vigilance and enforce these regulations without exception. Any individual found violating these orders will face immediate punitive action under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The administration remains committed to facilitating a transparent and peaceful voting experience for all residents in the affected panchayat samitis.
