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Raj CM, Union Minister Manohar Lal review meeting in Jaipur

Jaipur, April 29: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Tuesday that the state government is working with commitment to realise the resolution of the developed Rajasthan in which the Energy and Urban Development Department has an important role in attaining this goal.

Former Rajasthan CM Gehlot cancels birthday celebrations as tribute to victims of J&K terror attack

Jaipur, April 29: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, on Tuesday announced the cancellation of his birthday celebrations on May 3 as a mark of respect to those who passed away in the Pahalgam terror attack.

After 'Save Constitution' rally, Kharge to discuss strengthening Congress in Rajasthan

Jaipur, April 28: As part of the Congress party's countrywide "Save the Constitution" campaign, its national chief, Mallikarjun Kharge, will address a rally at Ramlila Maidan in Jaipur on Monday.

'Misusing central agencies': Rajasthan LoP slams BJP over raids on former minister

Jaipur, April 15: Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tika Ram Jully on Tuesday slammed the BJP after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on former state minister Pratap Singh Khachriyawas.

Don't deserve to be called Congressmen, if there is no courage: Rajasthan Congress chief

Jaipur, April 14: Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Monday called upon the party workers to show courage like Bharat Singh to protect the Constitution, saying if there is no courage, then they don’t deserve to be called Congressmen.

Rajasthan: Setback for Congress as ex-MLA switches to RLD

Jaipur, April 12: In a significant political development, senior Rajasthan Congress leader and former MLA Joginder Singh Awana has joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), dealing a major blow to the grand old party in the state.

'Ganga Jal' sprinkling row: Rajasthan LoP Jully emphasises on tolerance, unity

Jaipur, April 12: Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly, Tika Ram Jully, on Saturday was warmly welcomed by people from various communities at his office in Moti Dungri, Alwar, during his visit following the recent 'Ganga Jal' sprinkling controversy.

Ashok Gehlot slams Vasundhara Raje over water crisis remarks, calls ERCP, PKC projects hollow

Jaipur, April 11: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a scathing attack on BJP leader and ex-CM Vasundhara Raje over her recent remarks on the water crisis in Jhalawar. Gehlot accused Raje of limiting her concern to her home turf and questioned the viability of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and the Parwan-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) initiative, calling them "baseless".

Rajasthan's former CM Ashok Gehlot condemns hit-and-run accident of Jaipur

New Delhi, April 8: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday condemned the hit-and-run case accident that took place in Jaipur.

Rajasthan LoP visits Ram Temple; BJP leader sprinkles Gangajal, sparks outrage

Jaipur, April 7: A fresh political controversy erupted in Rajasthan on Monday following the visit of Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully to the Ram Mandir on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Jaipur tense after vandalisation of Veer Tejaji Maharaj's statue

Jaipur, March 29: Tension brewed in Jaipur on Saturday after folk deity Veer Tejaji Maharaj's statue was vandalised in Pratap Nagar, Sector-3.

Rajasthan Dy CM Prem Chand Bairwa gets death threat from Jaipur jail

Jaipur, March 26: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa received a death threat here on Wednesday, the police said.

'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative welcome but why BJP protesting against Karnataka quota: Raj LoP (IANS Interview)

Jaipur, March 26: Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader, Tika Ram Jully, on Wednesday, welcomed the BJP's 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative, saying that it will foster communal harmony and brotherhood in the country.

Chittorgarh is land of power & sacrifice: Rajasthan CM

Jaipur, March 25: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Tuesday that the sacrifice of the brave men and women teaches us that nothing is greater than freedom and honour.

Rajasthan govt takes U-turn on Land Revenue Amendment Bill, sends it to select committee

Jaipur, March 21: In a last-minute move, the Rajasthan government on Friday referred the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill to the Select Committee of the Assembly, just before it was set to pass following a debate in the House.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's convoy attacked in Jodhpur during 'Rav Ji Ki Gair' procession

Jaipur, March 14: A spare vehicle in Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's convoy was attacked by an unidentified person with a hockey stick late Friday during his visit to attend 'Rav Ji Ki Gair' procession in the Mandore area of Rajasthan's Jodhpur district.

All hoardings, banners were of IIFA, what benefit did Rajasthan receive? LoP Tikaram Jully slams state govt

Jaipur, March 13: Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, on Thursday slammed the state government for spending over Rs100 crore on the IIFA 2025 celebrations, questioning the benefits to the state.

Rajasthan: CM Bhajanlal Sharma accuses previous govt of 'mismanagement'; highlights work done by BJP

Jaipur, March 13: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, during his address in the state assembly, accused the previous Congress government of financial mismanagement, saying that they did not Rs 16,500 to the panchayats, and failed to fund schemes and social security pensions of the people.

Raj LoP slams state govt for spending Rs 100 cr on IIFA, ignoring temples

Jaipur, March 12: During the discussion on the Appropriation Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully questioned the state government over its expenditure on the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

IIFA snub: Sonu Nigam slams IIFA, Rajasthan bureaucracy

Mumbai, March 11: Playback singer Sonu Nigam is known for being vocal about the problems within the music industry, and the society in general. This time as well, he is not holding back as he pointed his guns to the organisers of the recently concluded IIFA awards ceremony.

Democracy is not confined to elections but advances through continuous dialogue: LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi, March 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stated that consensus and dissent are the strengths of democracy, but planned disruption in Assemblies and Parliament are detrimental to democratic values.

Former Raj CM Vasundhara Raje performs Shatru Vinashak Yagna on her birthday

Jaipur, March 8: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje celebrated her birthday among soldiers stationed at the Indo-Pak border. She offered prayers at the revered Tanot Mata temple and performed a Shatru Vinashak Yagna for the protection of soldiers and the security of the nation.

Ashok Gehlot questions inauguration of Rajasthan Constitution Club

Jaipur, March 6: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday questioned the inauguration of Constitution Club, saying that the Club was inaugurated during the tenure of his government.

Rajasthan Minister accuses Gehlot govt of Rs 1,705 crore scam

Jaipur March 6: Rajasthan Minister Madan Dilawar has accused the previous Ashok Gehlot-led government of involvement in a massive Rs 1,705 crore scam, focusing on mid-day meal schemes and inflated student numbers at madrasas.

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot slams BJP's 'double engine' govt over a host of issues

Jaipur, March 5: Congress general secretary and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot criticised the BJP government, stating that its "double-engine" governance -- at both the Centre and the state (Rajasthan) -- has completely failed, claiming that the repeated announcements of providing lakhs of jobs remain mere promises with no implementation on the ground.

Rajasthan: BJP questions Congress's role as Oppn over deadlock in Assembly

Jaipur, March 3: Addressing the recent deadlock between the ruling party and the opposition in the Assembly, former BJP state president Satish Poonia expressed doubts about Congress's effectiveness as an opposition party.

Pilot questions Rajasthan govt on Kirodi Lal's resignation, Bijaynagar rape-blackmail case

Jaipur, March 3: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, on Monday weighed in on several pressing issues, including Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena’s political status, the Bijaynagar rape-blackmail case, and the ongoing Assembly deadlock.

Heinous crimes, including women's harassment, increasing in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

Ajmer, March 3: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said that heinous crimes, including women's harassment, are increasing as he departed for Pali to participate in an NSUI cycle rally aimed at spreading awareness about drug abuse. He received a warm welcome from Congress workers at Ashok Udyan in Ajmer before proceeding to the event.

Rajasthan Assembly deadlock ends, suspension of Congress MLAs revoked

Jaipur, Feb 27: After seven days of disruption, the deadlock in the Assembly has been resolved, and the suspension of six Congress MLAs has been revoked.

Rajasthan BJP removes minority cell general secretary after altercation

Jaipur, Feb 27: A scuffle broke out between workers of the BJP during the 'Minority Front' meeting at the office headquarters in Jaipur on Thursday.

Congress stages 'mock Assembly' outside Vidha Sabha amid deadlock

Jaipur, Feb 27: As the deadlock in the Rajasthan Assembly continues, the Congress adopted a unique form of protest by setting up a symbolic 'mock Assembly' outside the legislative building.

Rajasthan BJP chief offers prayers at Shri Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple

Jaipur, Feb 26: Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore on Wednesday offered prayers to Lord Shiva at Shri Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple in Vidyadhar Nagar here on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

Agitation will go on till govt wants: Rajasthan Congress Chief Dotasra on protest against minister's 'dadi' remark

Jaipur, February 25: Amidst the ongoing protests by Congress MLAs outside the Rajasthan legislative assembly over State Minister Avinash Gehlot's alleged 'dadi' remark on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, State Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra asserted that the agitation would go on until the government wanted it to.

Rajasthan Budget 2025: 'Historic Budget with several gifts for people,' says Dy CM & FM Diya Kumari

Jaipur, February 19: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari on Monday said that the State Budget 2025 will be "historic" and include "several gifts" for the people. She assured that all announcements will be implemented.

Ashok Gehlot has no moral right to speak on phone tapping: Union Minister Shekhawat

Jaipur, Feb 14: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday strongly criticised former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over the phone tapping issue, saying he has no moral right to discuss it.

Congress will disappear from Rajasthan and country soon: Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur, Feb 7: In the Budget Session of the Rajasthan Assembly, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma responded to the Governor's address on Friday while launching a fierce attack on the Congress and said that the grand old party will vanish soon from the state as well as from the country.

Rajasthan govt has sole authority over district formation & abolition: Minister

Jaipur, Feb 6: Rajasthan Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel stated in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the state government holds exclusive authority to create, abolish, or modify districts, divisions, and other administrative units within the state.

BJP govt filling potholes created in Congress regime: Rajasthan Dy CM

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