Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra has raised concerns over the state government’s inconsistent approach to the two-child norm. While individuals with more than two children can run in local body elections, government employees and officials face restrictions, such as promotion denials. Dotasra highlighted this discrepancy, emphasizing the need for uniformity in policies to avoid unfair treatment.
Dotasra criticized the government’s decision, suggesting it succumbed to pressure from the RSS. He pointed out that the two-child norm was established decades ago for population control, a critical issue given India’s vast population. Dotasra questioned the effectiveness of such policies in addressing resource scarcity, education quality, and urban congestion, hinting at potential ideological influences behind the recent move.
Regarding the postponement of local body elections, Dotasra highlighted the completion of necessary election preparations and criticized the government’s move to delay polls. He mentioned the financial implications of this delay, noting the loss of funds from the Centre due to the postponed elections. Dotasra suggested that the government’s decision to postpone elections stemmed from a fear of electoral defeat rather than administrative efficiency.
In response to allegations of ministers’ unpreparedness in the Assembly, Dotasra expressed concerns about the lack of adequate responses from ministers during sessions. He highlighted the need for improved ministerial preparedness and more inclusive discussions in the Assembly to address public dissatisfaction with the current proceedings. Dotasra called for a more engaging and informative parliamentary environment to better serve the public interest.
Regarding the State Budget, Dotasra criticized the lack of substantial progress on previous announcements and the absence of clear policies for key issues like employment, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and public welfare. He noted the budget’s failure to address critical concerns of the populace, signaling a need for more comprehensive and impactful budgetary measures.
