Rajasthan

Jaipur: Following the decisive victory of the NDA and the defeat of the Grand Alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections, reactions from political leaders have been pouring in. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has voiced strong criticism, accusing the Election Commission of allowing the elections to be “hijacked” by the BJP. Gehlot alleged that cash was openly distributed to voters, particularly women, during the election. “Women were given ₹10,000 each. Even as this was happening openly during polling, the Election Commission remained silent. This raises serious questions about the Commission’s role,” he said. The former Congress chief also highlighted the party’s performance in Rajasthan, noting that while the Congress secured consecutive victories in the state, it faced ...

Tonk:Buoyed by the recent victory in the Anta Assembly bypoll, the Congress in Rajasthan is in high spirits. Amid this momentum, senior Congress leader and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot has issued a strong message to party workers. With the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections approaching, Pilot has laid down a clear guideline: Only those who work for the organisation will get party tickets. During his one-day visit to Tonk, Pilot launched a sharp attack on the BJP and delivered a blunt advisory to his own party cadre. “Wearing a safa, clicking photographs, or roaming around me will not help anyone secure a ticket,” he said. “The party will only reward those who work sincerely at the organisational level.” “If You Want the Sweet Reward, Do the Real Work” – Pilot’s Message t...

Jaipur: A shocking incident has emerged from Jaipur’s Nahri ka Bas area, where a government school teacher, Mukesh Jangid, died by suicide allegedly due to excessive workload linked to the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) voter-list process. A suicide note was recovered from his pocket, prompting widespread outrage among teacher unions. According to officials, teachers in Rajasthan have been assigned duties as BLOs (Booth Level Officers) for the SIR process, significantly increasing their workload. Mukesh, posted at the Government Primary School, Nahri ka Bas, was reportedly under immense pressure to complete BLO tasks on time. Teacher Jumped in Front of Train Police said Mukesh ended his life by jumping in front of a moving train. The incident triggered immediate protests...

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena once again emerged at the center of political discussions after a rare and impactful midnight meeting with Congress MPs and MLAs. The meeting, held at Pant Krishi Bhawan on Monday night, focused on addressing multiple demands raised by farmers. Surprisingly, several Congress leaders openly praised Dr. Meena — an unusual moment in state politics where opposition leaders typically attack the government. Many Congress representatives described the meeting as “the most positive discussion ever held” and expressed full confidence in the agriculture minister’s commitment toward farmers’ welfare. Opposition Leaders Praise the Agriculture Minister Opposition leaders appreciating a ruling party minister is a rare sight. But on M...

Baran, Rajasthan: Just three days after the BJP suffered a crushing defeat in the Anta assembly bypoll—the only constituency in Rajasthan to go for a by-election—internal party tensions have surfaced dramatically. Pratap Singh Singhvi, the second-most senior legislator in the state assembly, has written a letter to BJP National President JP Nadda, raising concerns over neglect and humiliation during the campaign. Singhvi’s letter, which has gone viral on social media, details how he was excluded from the list of 40 party leaders assigned to campaign for the Anta bypoll. “I am the second-most senior MLA in the assembly, yet I was completely ignored. Even the Chief Minister’s roadshow, named ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’, included photos of junior MLAs on the posters, but my name wasn’t mentioned...