Rajasthan Holds Second Phase of Urban Local Body Elections with Over 87 Lakh Voters
Rajasthan's second phase of urban local body elections is underway across 147 civic bodies, including six major municipal corporations such as Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur. Over 87 lakh voters are eligible to vote for 18,266 candidates across 4,774 wards. Polling runs from 7 am to 6 pm with extensive security and administrative arrangements. The first phase saw a 76.41% turnout, with the highest participation in Arnod Nagar Palika. Vote counting is scheduled for September 14.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 6%, Centre 94%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, thestatesman, indiatoday, theassamtribune, thestatesman, indianexpress, thestatesman, economictimes, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 7 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 9 Sept, 02:20 am. Other outlets followed.