Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasised that legislative assemblies must not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation — institutions that guide public welfare and strengthen democracy. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day conference of young legislators held at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Bhopal. The event was also attended by Mad…
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Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Tikaram Jully, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, has strongly criticised the BJP government and the Chief Minister over the prevailing situation, including the collapse of the RGHS scheme and the LPG crisis in the state. He stated that while Rajasthan is facing a severe crisis, the Chief Minister, rather than addressing public concerns, appears to be functioning like a “non-resident Chief Minister.”Expressing serious concern over t…
Jaipur, March 18 (IANS) The issue of Panchayat and civic body elections in Rajasthan has once again reached the Rajasthan High Court, with former MLA Sanyam Lodha filing a contempt petition against the state government and the State Election Commission (SEC). In his petition, Lodha has alleged that both the government and the Commission are deliberately delaying the election process, amounting to wilful disobedience of the High Court’s directions. He has argued that the Commission’s cu…
Jaipur, March 11 (IANS) The fifth session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday at 6.06 p.m, Speaker Vasudev Devnani announced this on Wednesday morning. Reviewing the session, Devnani said the Assembly held 24 sittings, during which discussions and legislative business continued for about 184 hours.The Speaker said extensive discussions were held on the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s Address.Members of the BJP participated in the debate for 13 hours,…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde was admitted to the Medical ICU at Sawai Man Singh Hospital on Tuesday after his health suddenly deteriorated during a routine medical check-up. The Governor had reached SMS Hospital around 1:00 PM for routine investigations, including blood tests. During the examination, he reportedly experienced anxiety followed by fever, after which doctors shifted him to Medical ICU-2 for close monitoring.According to hospital doctors, the Go…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the BJP legislators in the ‘Haan’ lobby of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. During the meeting, he praised MLAs for their performance during the Assembly session and urged them to remain vigilant in their conduct and responsibilities.He cautioned legislators that their actions are constantly under public scrutiny, likening it to being watched by a “third eye”.Sharma said the government has fulfille…
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University, Ajmer Bill, 2026 was passed by voice vote in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Monday, paving the way for the establishment of a new state university in Ajmer.Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the city will get its second state university after 38 years under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.He added that the establishment of the university fulfils a long-cherished dream. Replying to the deb…
Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which removes the two-child norm for contesting Panchayati Raj elections, was passed after a debate in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Monday. The amendment changes Section 19 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, eliminating the condition that previously barred individuals with more than two children from contesting Panchayati Raj elections.With the new amendment, there will no longer be any child-related eli…
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026, aimed at regulating property transactions in disturbed areas and protecting tenants from eviction.Replying to the debate on the Bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said the legislation was introduced to maintain social balance and harmony and was not …
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, expressed strong displeasure after several MLAs who had submitted questions were found absent during Question Hour in the House. The Speaker said it was inappropriate for legislators to remain absent after raising questions that are scheduled to be answered in the Assembly. He pointed out that a similar situation had occurred a day earlier as well, when three to four MLAs were missing despite their questions b…