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Rajasthan Villages Raise Funds For Defeated Candidates

Villagers in Rajasthan show support for defeated candidates, raising funds to help with election expenses.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 28 October 2026 at 07:48 pm
Rajasthan Villages Raise Funds For Defeated Candidates

In a rare display of political harmony, villagers in Rajasthan's Nagaur and Bikaner districts have come together to support defeated candidates in the ongoing panchayat elections.

In the Modi village of Nagaur district, villagers collectively contributed Rs 25 lakh to Chidi Devi, who lost the sarpanch election by 162 votes.

Similarly, in Gusainsar village of Bikaner district, residents raised Rs 7 lakh for Dakha Devi, who lost the election by 96 votes.

The initiatives have sent a powerful message that electoral outcomes may change, but mutual respect and affection should endure.

The families of the defeated candidates have expressed gratitude for the support, saying it has transformed their disappointment into happiness and pride.

This gesture highlights a different side of grassroots politics, where social relationships take precedence over electoral calculations.

Frequently asked questions

What did the villagers in Rajasthan do for the defeated candidates?

The villagers raised funds to help the defeated candidates with their election expenses.

How much money was raised for Chidi Devi and Dakha Devi?

Rs 25 lakh was raised for Chidi Devi and Rs 7 lakh was raised for Dakha Devi.

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