Jaipur, July 27 (IANS) Social media has become the latest political battleground in Rajasthan, with both the Congress and the BJP acknowledging its growing influence on public opinion and electoral outreach. As digital platforms increasingly shape political narratives, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged the government to pay attention to the voices of Gen Z on social media, while the BJP has said it will strengthen its Instagram strategy after the ongoing Parliament session, ahead of t…
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Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for the sustained struggle led by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and lakhs of students led by the CJP, demanding accountability over repeated paper leaks.Reacting to the development, Gehlot said, “Today marks a victory for the struggle led by Rahul Gandhi and lakhs of students against paper leaks. This movemen…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday challenged Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s assertion that no paper leak had occurred during the last two-and-three-quarter years of his government’s tenure. In a statement, Gehlot alleged that the Rajasthan government had failed to conduct impartial investigations into complaints related to recruitment examinations.Referring to the NEET-UG examination, Gehlot alleged that complaints regarding the leak were initially…
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi on Thursday questioned Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s silence over alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), while accusing the Opposition of politicising the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET) controversy. Addressing reporters in Delhi, Joshi said the Union government remains prepared for an ope…
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Wednesday accused the opposition of using “hired goons” during protests over the alleged paper leak issue, claiming the agitation was politically motivated rather than student‑led. He also alleged that none of the injured persons admitted to hospitals was students.Rathore made the remarks while addressing a BJP protest march in Jaipur against Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s rece…
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Political tensions escalated in Rajasthan’s capital on Wednesday as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Congress prepared for competing protests, prompting heavy police deployment across Jaipur.The BJP organised a march to the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) headquarters, alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had violated constitutional decorum during the Opposition’s protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi.Led by …
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Tuesday criticised Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, describing his support for the recent student protest as a “political gimmick” and alleging that it undermined the dignity of democratic institutions. Rathore said the Congress has become accustomed to resorting to political theatrics to compensate for what he described as its shrinking public support.He alleged …
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Tuesday described the Congress’s recent protest as a “political gimmick,” alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public instead of engaging constructively on issues affecting the people. Bedham said the Congress has been unsettled by the rapid pace of development in the country and Rajasthan, as well as the expanding opportunities being created for young people.He remarked that, unable to acc…
Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader, Ashok Gehlot, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhajanlal Sharma government over the delay in Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections, citing the Rajasthan High Court’s strong oral observation that “if the Commission cannot conduct elections, let us know; judges will get it done.”Gehlot said the court’s remark was a reflection of the state’s “gross administrative failure” and described the situation as “sh…
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) Five young mothers who entered Kota Medical College to give birth now find themselves fighting for survival after suffering kidney failure following Caesarean deliveries, turning what should have been a joyous chapter of their lives into a prolonged medical nightmare.More than 70 days after their surgeries, they remain dependent on regular dialysis, while their families struggle with mounting emotional and financial distress.On Wednesday, four of the women made a heartbrea…