Bharatpur. The fourth phase of the Panchayati Raj general elections commenced on Saturday morning across the Bharatpur district, covering the Sewar, Uchchain, and Rupbas panchayat samitis. Citizens began casting their ballots at 7:00 AM to decide the fate of candidates contesting for nine Zila Parishad wards and 41 panchayat samiti wards. Local authorities have implemented robust security measures, particularly at sensitive polling booths, to maintain law and order throughout the voting process.
Official data indicates that by 10:00 AM, the district recorded an overall voter turnout of 17.92 percent. Breaking down the participation by region, the Sewar panchayat samiti led with 20.93 percent, followed by Rupbas at 17.20 percent and Uchchain at 14.66 percent. A total of 309,427 eligible voters are expected to participate in this phase, including 124,858 in Rupbas, 70,662 in Uchchain, and 113,907 in the Sewar region.
State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh conducted a field inspection of several polling stations within the Rupbas area to assess the logistical arrangements. During his visit to booths in Khanua, Chakora, Shakarpur, and Khan Surajpur, he expressed satisfaction with the management provided by the district administration. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of a transparent and peaceful electoral environment, urging residents to exercise their democratic right without fear or external influence.
The inspection team included District Election Officer Qamar Chaudhary and Superintendent of Police Rajesh Meena, who reviewed the deployment of security personnel and the efficiency of the voting infrastructure. Officials remain stationed at key locations to address any procedural concerns and ensure that the polling continues smoothly until the scheduled closing time. The administration has reiterated its commitment to conducting a fair election, encouraging all eligible voters to participate actively in the democratic exercise.