Jaipur, March 31 (IANS Reacting sharply to recent remarks by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Bharatiya Janata Party State President Madan Rathore on Tuesday stated that Gehlot should now move beyond the “Intezaar Shastra.” He remarked that Gehlot’s political tenure has run its course and that it is time to make way for a new generation. Rathore added that continued dependence on hope alone is futile, emphasising that “one withers away while waiting.” He advised Gehlot to adop…
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Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) Protesting the reported hardships faced by common people due to a widespread shortage of LPG across the country, allegedly a result of flawed policies of the Central government, the Congress on Friday organised a massive dharna (sit-in protest) and demonstration at Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur.The protest was led by Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Govind Singh Dotasra.Addressing the gathering, Dotasra alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before comi…
Jaipur, March 24 (IANS) To amplify the voice of common people affected by the gas shortage and demand accountability from the government, the Congress Party in Rajasthan will organise a massive protest at Shaheed Smarak, Jaipur, on March 27. It was announced by Govind Singh Dotasra, President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, while convening a meeting on Tuesday at the State Congress Headquarters in Jaipur with the presidents and conveners of the party’s frontal organisations, de…
Jaipur, Feb 28 (IANS) The last rites of Chalti Devi, mother of Rajasthan Assembly Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully, were performed on Saturday evening in his ancestral village Kathuwas (Behror). Jully lit the funeral pyre of his 90-year-old mother and became emotional during the ceremony. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot embraced and consoled him during the final rites.Former Union Minister Jitendra Singh also comforted Jully as he broke down in tears. Chalti Devi passed away on Frid…
Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra has questioned the state government for what he termed a “dual policy” regarding the two-child norm. He criticised the government for allowing individuals with more than two children to contest local body elections while government employees and officials with more than two children continue to face restrictions, including denial of promotions.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Dotasra spoke on key issues, including the…
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) A heated political exchange erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly on Monday during Question Hour, after State Education Minister Madan Dilawar, accused the Congress of corruption regarding transfers of teachers in the state while responding to a query on opening science faculties in government schools. Instead of providing data on science faculties and appointment of teachers in the state, Minister Dilawar launched a political attack on the Congress, triggering protests and an …
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress during an intense uproar in the Assembly on Saturday, accusing the opposition of avoiding debate and lacking the courage to face facts. “The Congressmen do not dare to hear the truth, so they fled the House. I came fully prepared with documents. They challenged us, and we accepted that challenge,” the Chief Minister said while responding to the controversy over the debate on two years ver…
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes on Saturday as a proposed debate on the state government’s performance descended into chaos following a dispute over the agenda, resulting in the House being adjourned three times during the day.The controversy arose after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel moved a proposal to hold a debate on the BJP government’s two-year performance report.Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully strongly objected to the propos…
Jaipur, Feb 17 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Rajasthan Assembly descended into chaos on Tuesday as a discussion on cattle issues snowballed into sharp accusations, heated exchanges, and near-physical confrontation between ruling and opposition MLAs. The controversy erupted after the opposition raised the issue of a calf’s severed head allegedly found near the Hingonia cow shelter in Jaipur.Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully accused the government of failing to maintain law and order and al…
Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday strongly criticised the Bhajanlal government’s stance on the Right to Health Act, calling state Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar’s statement in the Assembly “condemnable and insensitive” to the poor and middle class. In a statement, former Chief Minister Gehlot said the minister’s remark that there was “no need” for the Right to Health Act rubbed salt into the wounds of families already burdened by rising medical expenses.He…