Under the general elections to Panchayati Raj institutions-2026, Election Observer Dr Mahendra Khadgawat inspected a total of 36 polling booths in Churu North, Churu and Taranagar West panchayat samitis of Churu district on Saturday. According to an official release, he took stock of the arrangements made at the booths during this period, interacted with voters and motivated them to vote.
Observer Dr Khadgawat conducted intensive visits to polling booths in areas including Pithisar, Balrasar Aathuna, Jasrasar, Ghantel and Jharia of Churu North panchayat samiti; Satra, Ramsara, Lalasar Banirotan and Dudhwakhara of Churu panchayat samiti; and Rajpura of Taranagar West panchayat samiti. He inspected drinking water, shade, seating arrangements, security and the functioning of polling parties at the polling booths.
Appeal made to voters for maximum turnout
During the inspection, Dr Khadgawat spoke to voters who arrived at the polling booths and encouraged them to exercise their franchise for the strengthening of democracy. He said that the democratic system is strengthened only through the active participation of every voter.
He instructed officers and personnel to ensure strict compliance with the Election Commission guidelines. Instructions were given to work with full responsibility to ensure that the polling process is conducted in a free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner.