Omprakash (Om Prakash) Bishnoi, an astrology and social media influencer in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, loses a gram panchayat sarpanch election despite having a large online following. Multiple outlets say he receives only 33 votes, even though he is described as having millions of followers and campaigns that resonated with audiences online.
The voting takes place in Indo/Indon Ki Dhani-II or Indo Ki Dhani Gram Panchayat, with reports citing roughly 1,600 eligible voters. All three summaries emphasize the contrast between his online reach and local electoral support. NDTV and Free Press Journal add that Bishnoi says the experience of contesting his first election showed him the importance of connecting directly with voters.
Free Press Journal also provides additional context about the wider Rajasthan panchayat results for the first phase, noting the number of sarpanches, deputy sarpanches, and ward panches elected across many gram panchayats. It further describes specific platform follower counts and mentions campaign themes such as keeping his election office free of intoxicants. Across outlets, the story’s core facts align while details about platforms and campaign messaging vary.
