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BJP as a cadre-based party recognises and rewards discipline: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Former Union Minister and Lok Sabha member from Jaipur (Rural) Rajyavardhan Rathore, now contesting Assembly polls in Rajasthan from the Jhotwara seat, says that the BJP’s success in getting many of its rebel candidates to stand down from the contest is the realisation that “discipline is recognised and rewarded in…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

In Rajasthan, BJP, Cong bet on incumbents, against all odds

Anti-incumbency hangs heavy on the governing party, and even heavier on sitting members of the legislative assembly in Rajasthan – known for a “roti palatnewali” electorate which has rotated the party in power over five assembly elections in the last 25 years. 

Newslaundry · Nov 9, 2023

Delhi court concludes hearing arguments on Rajasthan CM Gehlot's appeal against defamation complaint

A magisterial court is hearing Union Minister and senior Rajasthan BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s complaint over Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s alleged remarks on the Sanjivani scam.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

BJP announces candidates against Gehlot, Pilot in third list for Rajasthan

BJP announces 3rd list of 58 candidates for Rajasthan Assembly election, fielding 8 sitting MLAs & 7 women. Mahendra Singh Rathore to challenge CM Gehlot in Sardarpura, Ajit Singh Mehta to contest against Pilot in Tonk. Subhash Meel & Darshan Gujjar, former Cong leaders, also fielded.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

India needs Congress, Rajasthan Assembly polls is also about party's future: Ashok Gehlot tells party workers

CM Gehlot urges Congress leaders to prioritise nation over politics in upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections. Urges them to help elect party candidates, assuring them of official positions after polls

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Discontent over Congress lists in Rajasthan; MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa quits Commission’s post

Amid the discontent over the lists of 156 candidates announced by the ruling Congress for Rajasthan Assembly election so far, Baseri MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa resigned as chairperson of the State Scheduled Castes Commission.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Congress has good chance of breaking the trend, retaining power in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot, senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, took two hours to travel five kilometres to file his nomination papers. Supporters lined the streets, cheering him on in an open truck adorned with marigolds. After filing his papers, Pilot sat down for an interview with The…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Congress leadership discusses final set of names for Rajasthan Assembly election; some sitting MLAs may be dropped

Congress ‘ top leadership is treading carefully, given the State unit’s history of a leadership tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy, Sachin Pilot.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

FEMA inquiry: Rajasthan CM's son Vaibhav Gehlot appears before ED in Delhi

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, appears before ED in Delhi for questioning in foreign exchange violation case. ED had issued summons linked to raids on Triton Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. & Vardha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Farce of law: On the searches in Rajasthan and the Enforcement Directorate

The Enforcement Directorate’s enthusiasm in pursuing political corruption fluctuates and it too much of a coincidence that the ED suspects corruption only in Opposition-ruled States

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023