Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of neglecting key universities meant for the differently-abled, alleging that political bias was behind the delay.In the eighth chapter of his digital series ‘Intezaar Shastra’, he said, “Is political bias impacting institutions meant to empower the differently-abled? Are icons like Mahatma Gandhi and Baba Amte becoming points of contentio…
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Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday assured that there is adequate availability of petrol, diesel, LPG and fertilisers across the state, urging citizens not to panic. He directed officials to take strict action against hoarding, black marketing, illegal storage and unauthorised refilling. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence, Sharma emphasised that the government is taking all necessary steps to prevent any artificial s…
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday held a public hearing at his residence, where he listened to complaints of the people with sensitivity and directed officials to ensure their prompt resolution.He emphasised that citizens approach these hearings with hope and expectation, and therefore, officials must treat such cases with the highest priority and ensure swift disposal.During the session, the Chief Minister resolved a large number of grievances on the s…
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday approved strict action against several public servants for negligence, indiscipline and corruption. In a major review, the Chief Minister disposed of more than 50 cases related to prosecution sanction, matters under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and departmental inquiries.Sharma granted prosecution sanction against the then Sub-Divisional Officer and two officials from the Publ…
Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma made several significant announcements in the Assembly on Friday while replying to the discussion on the Finance Bill. Among the key decisions was the renaming of three towns to reinforce their historical, cultural, and religious identity. The Chief Minister announced that Mount Abu will be renamed Aburaj, Jahazpur will be renamed Yagyapur, and Kaman will be renamed Kamvan. He stated that the move aims to preserve and promote the r…
Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asserted that accurate census data is fundamental for the success of development projects and public welfare schemes. He observed that such data facilitates effective planning and implementation by both the Central and State Governments. Sharma further emphasised that conducting the census constitutes a constitutional and national responsibility that must be fulfilled with complete dedication.The Chief Minister addressed…
Jaipur, Feb 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday directed authorities to take the strictest possible legal action against gangs involved in drug trafficking, gangster networks, and hardcore criminals. He also ordered the launch of special campaigns to make the state drug-free.Chairing a high-level meeting of the Home Department at the Chief Minister’s Residence, Sharma said that effective control must be ensured over gangsters and habitual offenders.He instructed poli…
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot have expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was among the victims of a fatal plane crash in Pune district earlier on Wednesday. In his statement, Chief Minister Sharma described the news of Ajit Pawar’s death as “deeply saddening and shocking”.He remembered Ajit Pawar as an efficient administrator, visio…
Jaipur, Jan 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is witnessing a new era of women’s empowerment.In Rajasthan, women associated with Rajeevika are playing a decisive role in the state’s development journey by becoming economically self-reliant and strengthening their families.Addressing a pre-budget dialogue with women of Rajeevika self-help groups at Birla Auditorium, the Chief Ministe…
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma strongly criticised former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his statements regarding the Aravalli mountain range. He said that the Congress government did not even spare the stones and sand of the Aravalli region.The Chief Minister questioned who changed the definition of the Aravalli range during the years 2002-03 and 2009-10, and how many mining leases were issued in the region during that period.He accused the Congress of spread…