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Rajasthan's 'Free Mobile Yojana' promises to be gamechanger for women

CM will be giving free mobile phones to women of the state under Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023

Union minister Shekhawat challenges Gehlot to open debate on Sanjivani scam

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has challenged Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to an open debate on the allegations levelled by the latter against him on the Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam matter. Gehlot has repeatedly accused Shekhawat, who is an MP from Jodhpur, of being involved in the scam in which a large number of investors were duped of crores of rupees. Shekhawat has dismissed allegations linking him to the credit society and has also filed a defamation case in a Delhi court against Gehlot I challenge him and his lawyers to stand on any platform in India and argue in front of me, he told reporters in Jaisalmer on Thursday when asked about the allegations levelled by Gehlot. Shekhawat said the chief minister levelled the allegations against him because of the defeat of his son Vaibhav Gehlot in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The Union minister had defeated Vaibhav Gehlot in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat. Jodhpur is the hometown of CM Gehlot. The BJP le

Only winnable candidates should get tickets, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the Congress should give tickets only to "winnable" candidates in the state and asserted that the tickets should be decided two months before the elections. He also said that one should have patience to be successful in politics. Gehlot was addressing the state executive meeting of Rajasthan Youth Congress here. Calling upon the office bearers and leaders of the Youth Congress to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections, he said, Keep it in mind if you want to move forward... If the party takes a decision (to not give ticket)...(you) would feel sad (but) in such moment one who keeps patience and goes on, then he becomes successful in politics. The assembly elections are to be held in the state later this year. Advocating for giving tickets to "jitau" or winnable candidates only, Gehlot said that the party should decide the candidates two months before the elections so that they can work harder in their respective ...

Govt should set up department of peace if it believes in democracy: Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the BJP-led Centre should set up a department of peace and non-violence just like his government has done if it truly believes in democracy and the Constitution. Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of winning elections in the name of religion, Gehlot said ensuring poll victories in this manner is easy and not an act of bravery. He reiterated that the situation in the country is alarming and that democracy is under threat. Speaking at the "Rajasthan Gandhi Darshan Sammelan" programme here, Gehlot alleged that the BJP had put forward Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal and yoga guru Ramdev in a movement against the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre on issues such as Lokpal and added that there is no talk about issues such as Lokpal, 2G spectrum or the coal scam today. "Today, the question is what is the state of democracy in this country? It is not known in which direction the countr

Rajasthan CM raises horse trading issue amid truce talks with Pilot camp

Amid reports of truce talks between Gehlot and Pilot camps in the national capital, Rajasthan CM Gehlot has once again brought up matter of horse trading

300 colleges came up in Rajasthan in last five years: CM Ashok Gehlot

Addressing a public gathering in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that three hundred colleges had been opened in the state under his government

Cong govt created 'history of development' in Rajasthan, says CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that his government has created history with the development works undertaken by it and listed out its achievements in the last four-and-half years. Assembly elections in Rajasthan are slated to be held later this year. Addressing a programme in Pratapgarh district, Gehlot said that while 250 colleges were opened in the state in 70 years, his government opened 300 colleges in four-and-a-half years with a special focus on girls' education. Seven colleges, including that of agriculture and sanskrit, and a girls' college, have been opened in Pratapgarh while the number of beds in the district hospital has been increased from 100 to 300, he said. He also highlighted the Congress government's achievements in other sectors like roads and infrastructure development, health, social security, and tribal welfare among others. "A history of development has been created in Rajasthan under the Congress government", Gehlot said. He inspec

Rajasthan govt's schemes not election focused, meant to serve people: CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said his government's schemes were launched after conducting studies to permanently benefit the people and were not election focused. The government's aim is to serve the people and it has been working for the benefit of every section of society, he said at a public meeting in Sikar district of the state, which goes to assembly polls later this year. The state government has implemented welfare schemes such as the Old Pension Scheme, the Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana and the Social Security Pension Scheme after conducting studies, Gehlot, a senior Congress leader, said and asserted that "these were not election oriented but were permanent". "The aim of the state government is to make Rajasthan the leading state of the country in every field. Everyone's cooperation is needed to fulfil this objective," he said. Every section of society is benefiting from the schemes of the state government, the chief minister said, claiming that ...

ED, CBI, I-T dept should not work under pressure: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said central agencies like the ED, CBI, and I-T department should not work under any pressure. The statement comes in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting searches at multiple locations in the state in connection with a money laundering probe into allegations of exam paper leaks for the recruitment of teachers. Reacting to the ED raids, Gehlot told reporters in Khandela, Sikar, "I had already said that the ED was waiting (to enter the state). We know that wherever elections are held in the country, the ED goes there first. They are given a list." "It is not appropriate for the ED to work under pressure. Be it CBI, ED, or Income Tax Department, if these agencies work impartially, without pressure, then we will welcome them," he added. Gehlot reiterated that if an opposition party is in power in a poll-bound state, the Centre sends its agencies there. "I would ask the officials of the ED, CBI, and Income Tax to pleas

Leave fascination for chair: Randhawa to senior Rajasthan Cong leaders

He said, "There cannot be a cutoff edge in politics. Congress is a party, which gives opportunity to the youth. Congress runs with experienced elderly leaders and youth"

Reconciliation with Sachin Pilot is permanent: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

After a patch up meeting held in Delhi recently, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for the first time has reacted, and said that 'reconciliation with Sachin Pilot is permanent'.

Country worried over one-sided action by central probe agencies: Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the whole country is worried over the "one-sided" action being taken by central probe agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate. These agencies should do their work but the rule of law should prevail, he said. His remarks came days after the ED conducted searches at multiple locations in Rajasthan on Monday in connection with a money laundering investigation into allegations of exam paper leaks for recruitment of teachers in the state. "They (BJP government) send the ED before elections but we are not afraid. Let the ED do its work, we do not have any problem. The ED, the Income Tax department and the CBI should do their work but the rule of law should prevail," Gehlot told reporters at the Rajasthan Police headquarters here after holding a meeting to review the law and order in the state. Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, Director General of Police Umesh Mishra and other senior police offici

Gehlot inaugurates Kaliteer lift, Silavat Anicut projects in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday inaugurated Kaliteer lift project and the Silavat Anicut project in the Dholpur district. On this occasion, he called upon the people to conserve water and adopt more farming methods with less water. Gehlot laid the foundation stone of the Kaliteer lift project and inaugurated the Silavat Anicut project through video conferencing from his residence. He said these projects would increase the water level in the Dholpur district. Farmers will get sufficient water for irrigation for a long time, due to which they will be able to do farming throughout the year and their income will also increase. According to a statement, Gehlot instructed the departmental officers to get the work of the Kaliteer lift project done in a timely and quality manner. He said that water is a limited and priceless natural resource and urged people to adopt the method of water conservation and more farming with less water. A total of Rs 643 crore will be spen

Rajasthan govt allots Rs 31 cr to Ajmer to boost its water supply system

The Rajasthan government Wednesday said it has sanctioned over Rs 31 crore for strengthening the water supply infrastructure in Ajmer city. The financial sanction of Rs 31.14 crore approved by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will be used to ensure a smooth water supply in Ajmer and renovate old pipelines or build new ones, an official statement said. In the state budget for 2023-24, Gehlot had made a provision for various works to boost the water supply infrastructure of Ajmer. Under this project, Rs 12 crore will be spent in 2023-24, Rs 16 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 3.14 crore in 2025-26, the statement said. Other financial approvals by the government include a sanction of Rs 2.21 crore for beautification projects in the Sirohi district, the statement added. The tourism department will spend Rs 1.62 crore for revamping the Dudiya Talab and the remaining amount will be used to construct a ghat near the Isbor Mahadev Temple in the district, the government said.

Raj govt to allot land for Vyapar Mandal offices in mandis free of cost: CM

The Rajasthan government will allot land for Vyapar Mandal offices in all mandis in the state free of cost, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday. Gehlot said that the holistic development of the state, efficient financial management and participation of traders in the state's revenue are important. He said that it is time to make mandis hi-tech, which will facilitate traders as well as farmers and consumers. The chief minister was addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Agricultural Products Trade Building of the Rajasthan Food Trade Association here. He presented cheques for assistance under the Rajiv Gandhi Krishak Sathi Sahayata Yojana and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandi Labor Welfare Scheme.

Those in power at Centre do not like criticism: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday targeted the BJP and its leaders, saying those in power at the Centre do not like criticism. He also said Congress leaders and workers are being portrayed in such a way as if they are not Hindus. Gehlot was addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Agricultural Products Trade Building of Rajasthan Food Trade Association here. "A magnificent corridor of Rs 100 crore will be built in the Govind Devji temple. There is no shortage. But we, the Congress people, are being portrayed in such a way as if we are not Hindus at all. This is unfair," he said. The corridor project is being built at the Govind Devji temple here. The senior Congress leader said, "We have no enmity with the BJP and RSS. The fight is about ideology in a democracy. Everyone has to be taken along and everyone has to be listened to. Criticism has to be tolerated. Unfortunately, the people who are in power in Delhi today do not like to listen to criticism, wherea

Sachin Pilot may launch his 'Pragatisheel Congress' on June 11: Report

Since July 2020, Pilot has been rebelling against the state CM Ashok Gehlot and at several times claimed the top post

As Ashok Gehlot ups the ante, here's how states compare on power subsidies

The Gehlot government, which was already offering 50 free units to all consumers, has announced that from now on, it will give the first 100 units free to all consumers per month

ED searches in Rajasthan 'anticipated' as elections are coming: CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the Centre of misusing its investigative agencies and said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches in the state were "anticipated" as the assembly elections are approaching. The ED conducted searches at multiple locations in Rajasthan during the day in connection with a money laundering investigation into an alleged exam paper leak case for recruitment of government teachers in the state, according to sources in New Delhi. While the opposition BJP in the state defended the ED action, saying the law will take its course, the Congress said the ED has come to Rajasthan on a "political task". The chief minister also accused the Centre of targeting his Officer on Special Duty Lokesh Sharma in a phone tapping case. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Gehlot said the ED, CBI and the Income Tax department were "eagerly desirous" to enter Rajasthan, and accused the Centre of misusing these agencies in election-bo

Slogans hailing Gehlot raised amid UP deputy CM's address in Jaipur

It was an awkward moment for Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, when slogans of 'Gehlot Zindabad' rented the air while he was delivering a public address in this capital city of Rajasthan.