Politics

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The political climate in Rajasthan has intensified over the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The ruling BJP and opposition Congress are clashing over allegations that foreign nationals, including Pakistanis, Rohingyas, and Bangladeshis, have been included in voter lists and are casting votes, raising concerns about electoral integrity. BJP Targets Congress Over Alleged Fake Voters Former BJP state president Ashok Parnami accused Congress of fear and misinformation regarding the SIR process. He claimed that during Congress-led governments, numerous illegal voters, including foreign nationals, were added to electoral rolls, predominantly favoring Congress. Parnami stated that SIR is intended to remove ineligible voters, and Congress is spreading...

Rajasthan’s administrative circles and political corridors remain abuzz after the abrupt transfer of Chief Secretary IAS Sudhansh Pant back to the Centre. The decision, executed late on 10 November, has sparked widespread speculation about growing friction between Pant and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Centre Recalls Chief Secretary Mid-Tenure Sudhansh Pant, who took charge as Rajasthan’s Chief Secretary on 1 January 2024 under central deputation, was expected to continue until his retirement in February 2027. His sudden recall—years ahead of schedule—has raised eyebrows across bureaucratic and political spheres. A late-night order instructed Pant to report to Delhi, triggering immediate activity within the state’s administrative machinery. The Centre has now appointed him as S...