The Latest Breaking News from Rajasthan

Fewer women in Rajasthan race as BJP, Cong point to ‘winnability’, ‘patriarchy’ after quota rhetoric

Before the Bill to reserve one-third of legislative seats for women was passed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had told the Lok Sabha that “God has perhaps chosen me” for women empowerment “and such other sacred tasks”. The Congress, which has been stressing the need to give rights based on population,…

Newslaundry · Nov 17, 2023

‘It’s no better than Delhi’: Women in Rajasthan on Gehlot govt, safety in public

Crimes against women, including cases of rape, have emerged as one of the biggest election issues in Rajasthan. The state recorded the highest incidents of rape, as per the latest NCRB data. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his lieutenants have also targeted the Ashok Gehlot government over the rampant crime…

Newslaundry · Nov 17, 2023

Congress guarantee schemes rebadged as PM guarantee schemes says, Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah says Congress schemes rebadged as PM Modi's guarantee schemes. BJP sending vans with PM's guarantee schemes. Modi scared of Siddaramaiah, constantly refers to him in speeches. Congress schemes implemented/under process. Kumaraswamy practices politics of hate/vendetta. Yathindra not interfering in transfers/postings. Entry of JD(S) MLAs to Congress welcomed to…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Rajasthan: Over 56,000 caste crimes in 5 years, a shrinking conviction rate, ‘shoddy’ final reports

On August 13 last year, a nine-year-old Dalit boy died in Surana village, located in Saila tehsil in Jalore district of Rajasthan. Indra Meghwal’s family said he had been assaulted by his school teacher after he touched a pot of water designated for “upper castes”.

Newslaundry · Nov 16, 2023

Rahul Gandhi rejects factionalism in Raj Congress; Says, "We are not only seen together but we are also united."

Rajasthan is set to undergo Assembly polls on November 25 and the counting of votes will be done on December 3. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 16, 2023

Congress is united and will sweep Rajasthan polls: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said Congress leaders in Rajasthan are united and the party will win the November 25 Assembly elections. He was accompanied by CM Gehlot, PCC chief Dotasra and ex-Deputy CM Pilot.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Sack Assam Governor for campaigning for BJP in Rajasthan: TMC, AAP

AAP and TMC have sought the intervention of the President and the Election Commission of India for taking action against the Assam Governor, who relinquished all political posts before joining the constitutional post.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

I-T department seizes cash ahead of Assembly elections in five States

I-T dept seizes more unexplained cash in run-up to Assembly elections in five States. CBDT chairman Nitin Gupta said pre-election monitoring of cash and surveillance is intense.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Rajasthan’s culture in danger because of appeasement under Congress rule, says PM Modi

PM Modi urges Rajasthan voters to oust Congress, citing their "appeasement policy" & "support of terrorists". He claims the party has hurt the State's pride & caused violence, preventing people from celebrating festivals. He calls for a return of law & order & to protect culture & traditions.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Communalism and a tendency to polarise voters are in the BJP’s DNA: Venugopal

Mr. Venugopal alleged that problems have arisen because of wrong policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023