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Jaipur, Rajasthan: Just ahead of the Panchayat and urban local body elections scheduled for March-April, the OBC-MBC reservation issue has intensified in Rajasthan’s tribal belt. In districts such as Udaipur, Dungarpur, and Banswara, OBC and MBC organizations have put up posters calling for a complete boycott of the elections, claiming zero representation despite constituting around 25% of the population. The protesters have warned that unless they are granted 13% reservation without altering the ST quota, no political leader will be allowed to campaign in their villages. Roots of the Controversy Under the current reservation system in Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) areas, Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive 45%, Scheduled Castes (SC) 5%, and the remaining 50% is for the general category. OBC Ad...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Renowned storyteller and motivational speaker Jaya Kishori met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday. Following the meeting, she shared her impressions of the CM’s personality, vision, and leadership style, describing the encounter as both inspiring and positively surprising. Here are the five key qualities of CM Sharma, according to Jaya Kishori: 1. A Balanced Personality Beyond PoliticsJaya Kishori noted that while meetings with politicians often focus solely on politics, her interaction with CM Sharma went beyond this expectation. She observed a harmonious balance in his personality, blending political acumen with devotion, values, and cultural awareness. 2. Integration of Devotion, Culture, and ValuesThe speaker highlighted that CM Sharma...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan has received a historic allocation of ₹10,228 crore in the 2026-27 Railway Budget, marking a significant boost for the state’s rail infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station in the coming weeks. Record Allocation and Ongoing Projects Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the allocation for Rajasthan this year is nearly 15 times higher than what the state received during the Congress regime. Currently, multiple railway projects are underway in Rajasthan, with an estimated combined cost of ₹56,000 crore. Rail Electrification Near Completion Vaishnaw highlighted that railway electrification across Rajasthan is in its final stages, with only a few tracks pending completion. “As...

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The long-awaited Panchayat elections in Rajasthan are likely to be announced in the first week of March, signaling the enforcement of the model code of conduct across the state. The State Election Commission is planning to conduct the elections in three phases, while preparations for the urban local body elections are underway for April. Speaking at the outgoing Sarpanch (Administrator) state convention held in Jaipur on Monday, State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh confirmed that the elections will proceed as scheduled, irrespective of the timing of the OBC (political representation) commission’s report. The report, which will determine the allocation of OBC-reserved seats, is expected soon. Singh assured that once the report is received, the reservation of sea...