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Jaipur, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the HPCL-Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra on April 21 -- a project that is expected to redefine the economy of western Rajasthan and emerge one of the country's largest integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complexes. The inauguration of the refinery marks the culmination of a project whose journey has stretched over a decade and multiple governments. The 9 MMTPA project, whose cost has now more than doubled to around Rs 80,000 cr ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference in Delhi, senior BJP leader and lawmaker Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned Kharge's alleged remarks comparing the BJP and RSS to "poisonous snakes," terming them "deeply objectionable" and beyond the limits of acceptable political discourse. He also demanded an apology from Kharge for his alleged remarks on the people of Gujarat and some other states, saying that the comment was "shameless, demeaning and utterly despicable". "Do they agree with this statement? If Rahul ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday accused the BJP-led state government of pushing Rajasthan towards a "constitutional crisis" by failing to conduct elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies for over a year. In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the delay and the appointment of government administrators in place of elected representatives reflect an "undemocratic mindset" and amount to a direct assault on democratic institutions. "The f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of insulting party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and demanded an unconditional apology from him for his "deplorable conduct" that it alleged reflects the "anti-Dalit mindset" of the BJP. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said by using words like "mad man" for Kharge, Sarma has insulted one of the tallest leaders of the country who hails from a humble background. In a post on X, Venugopal said, "As ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 7 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday alleged that the BJP is "panic-stricken" due to fear of defeat in the Assam elections and is misusing government agencies. Gehlot made the remarks after a team of Assam Police reached the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera for questioning in connection with a case linked to allegations made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family. In a statement, he said, "Fearing defeat in the Assam election ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in Chapter 16 of his 'Intezaar Shastra' digital series, launched a sharp attack on the Rajasthan government over delays in the construction of Marwar Medical University. He alleged that the BJP government has failed to protect the aspirations of the Marwar region, stating that the proposed Rs 500 crore project has fallen victim to a "tortoise pace" of progress. Ashok Gehlot said the deadline of March 31, 2027, now appears to b ...Read More >
Ashok Gehlot Friday rebutted BJP state president Madan Rathore over his suggestion that Gehlot should retire to a "sanyas ashram" after the age of 75, asserting that he intends to remain in public service till the age of 100.Gehlot, who will turn 75 in May, dismissed the remark as misplaced and said age cannot be a criterion for political relevance. "I have already said, this will apply to Modiji (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) or RSS's Mohan Bhagwat ji, it will apply to them. Gandhiji had said h ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As a division bench of the Rajasthan High Court upheld a single bench order cancelling the Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Exam 2021 over allegations of paper leak and impersonation, veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday asked the ruling BJP government to "do their job" and stop blaming the previous Congress government. Speaking to the media, Gehlot said, "Proceed in accordance with the law. We were in power then; they are in power now. At that time, inc ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the delay in payment of dues to hospitals under the state government's health scheme has led to disruption of medical services and forced patients to bear heavy expenses. Gehlot said that payments worth around Rs 1,000 crore are pending, due to which private hospitals have started charging beneficiaries under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme. ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the delay in payment of dues to hospitals under the state government's health scheme has led to disruption of medical services and forced patients to bear heavy expenses. Gehlot said that payments worth around Rs 1,000 crore are pending, due to which private hospitals have started charging beneficiaries under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme. "Some hospitals have stopped providing treatment under the scheme. ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP-led state government over the delay in operationalising Jodhpur's historic Sumer Library, alleging a lack of intent towards promoting education and public knowledge. In a statement issued under his campaign "Intezaar Shastra: Chapter 15", Gehlot said that the previous Congress government had envisioned transforming the Sumer Library into a modern, high-tech e-library equipped with digital facilities and contemporary inf ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 5 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday alleged that construction of the proposed Rajiv Gandhi Fintech Digital Institute in Jodhpur was delayed due to "indifference" of the BJP governments at the Centre and the state. In a statement, Gehlot said the institute, the foundation stone for which was laid during his government's tenure, was envisioned to provide world-class training to Rajasthan's youth in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday witnessed fresh snowfall as a spell of wet weather gripped north India, bringing rainfall to parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern states intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage. The national capital, meanwhile, witnessed rain during the night between Fri ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 26 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is scheduled to travel to various districts of Rajasthan and address public meetings over the next three days. He will be visiting Udaipur, Salumbar and Dungarpur districts and will address public gatherings and participate in various programs. On Monday his itinerary includes a night stay in Dungarpur. Chief Minister Gehlot will be on a tour of Nimbahera and Kapasan area of Chittorgarh on Tuesday where he will lay th ...Read More >
Jaipur: Functionaries of National Students' Union of India (NSUI) held a presser Thursday to announce that they would protest a proposed event organised by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Rajasthan University campus Friday.NSUI said an invite to an event named 'Key Public Gathering (Matrushakti)' to be held at the aumanities auditorium on Friday was being shared on social media. The invite states, "In this centenary year (of RSS), the Sangh has resolved -- by rallying the virtuous forces wi ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 3 (PTI) Tense scenes unfolded outside the Rajasthan University on Friday after NSUI members staged a protest against a programme on women's empowerment on campus, linking it to the ideology of the RSS. The demonstration turned tense as some protesters tried to jump barricades to enter the campus, prompting police to use mild force to disperse them. Police also detained several NSUI members, while additional force was deployed in and outside the campus to maintain law and order. Th ...Read More >
Jaipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Rajasthan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its Rajasthan Day greetings, accusing the party of being disconnected from the state's cultural roots and traditions. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Jogaram Patel alleged that the Congress "has no concern for the soil and cultural pride of Rajasthan" and remains fixated on "English calendar dates" rather than traditional Indian systems. Earlier on Mond ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 30 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front will form the government in Kerala, where Assembly elections are due on April 9. Speaking to reporters here before leaving for the southern state, Gehlot said Kerala has traditionally witnessed an alternation of power between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) over the past several decades. ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 30 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front will form the government in Kerala, where Assembly elections are due on April 9. Speaking to reporters here before leaving for the southern state, Gehlot said Kerala has traditionally witnessed an alternation of power between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) over the past several decades. While the Congress could not form the government ( ...Read More >
Jaipur, Feb 16 (PTI) Seven people were burnt alive in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing factory in the Bhiwadi town of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, officials said. "Seven persons have died in the incident. It was a garment factory but firecrackers were being manufactured inside it illegally," Sumitra Pareek, Additional District Magistrate, said. She said that two people trapped in the factory were rescued. They were admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital in a critical co ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday threw weight behind AICC leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a Delhi court refused to take cognizance in proceedings arising from a fresh FIR in the National Herald case. Both leaders, in separate posts on X, said the court has exposed illegality and mala fide intent of the Modi Government. The ED proceedings against the Gandhis had been held to be without jurisdiction, illegal, and unsustainable in law, Siddaram ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 16 (PTI) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday termed a Delhi court's refusal to take cognisance of the ED's chargesheet against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and five others in the National Herald case a "victory of truth over power". The senior Congress leader said his party had consistently maintained that the case was "fabricated by the Narendra Modi government" and was aimed solely at "maligning" the Gandhi family's reputation. "The decision of ...Read More >
Jaipur: In response to allegations of bribery for approval of work and release of funds under MLA-LAD scheme, AICC's Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa took swift action Saturday by instructing state Cong chief Govind Singh Dotasra to investigate the allegations against Hindaun MLA Anita Jatav. A notice was also issued to Jatav by the party.The allegations surfaced in a sting operation, prompting Randhawa to demand a detailed factual report within seven days. Commenting on the inciden ...Read More >
Bihar's 2025 elections focus on jobs. The Mahagathbandhan promises government jobs for families. The NDA plans one crore jobs via private investment and skill development. Both alliances highlight women's empowerment and infrastructure. Education and rural development are key. Pensions and social safety also feature. Voters will decide Bihar's future path. As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, one issue towers above all others -- jobs. In a state where nearly one in 10 young peopl ...Read More >
Bihar election 2025: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed NDA's Bihar manifesto 'sankalp patra' saying that the alliance should release a 'sorry patra' and apologise to 14 crore people of Bihar. "NDA should release 'sorry patra' instead and apologise to the 14 crore people of Bihar. The state is the poorest despite their 20-year rule. There are no factories here, no investment. This Govt failed in all sectors. So, they should have released a 'sorry patra'...They have brought the manifesto in haste ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 31 (PTI) The Congress on Friday slammed NDA leaders for "not allowing" Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak at the release of the ruling coalition's manifesto for the state assembly polls, claiming it was "an insult to Bihar and Biharis". Talking to reporters here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also claimed that the NDA's manifesto release programme lasted only "26 seconds", as the leaders were afraid of facing questions from journalists about their 20-year rule. CM Nitish Kum ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's unusual silence and the abrupt 26-second press briefing at the launch of the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) manifesto for the upcoming state assembly polls on Thursday drew sharp reactions from the Opposition Congress, which termed it a "dangerous sign for democracy." The manifesto was unveiled in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including BJP national president J.P. Nadda, Union ministers, and top state functionaries. However, Nitish ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (Maxim News): The Congress high command has excluded Telangana Ministers and senior leaders from the list of star campaigners for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections following sharp criticism over Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's controversial "Bihari DNA" remark. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The first phase, covering 121 constituencies, is scheduled for November 6, followed by the second phase covering 122 seats on November 11. The move marks a significant cours ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (Maxim News): Following the backlash over Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on 'Bihari DNA', the Congress high command has excluded Telangana Ministers and senior leaders from the list of star campaigners for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The elections will be held in two phases, the first covering 121 constituencies on November 6, and the second covering 122 constituencies on November 11. The decision comes as a surprise ...Read More >
In another major bus accident in Jaipur, two people were burnt to death after the vehicle carrying labourers came in contact with a high-tension power line. An 11,000-kilovolt power line broke and fell onto the bus, leading to an electric shock and fire. Ten labourers on board had come from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly to work at a brick kiln in Todi. Five of the labourers are in critical condition and have been referred to Sawai Maan Singh Hospital in Jaipur. Four others are being treated at the S ...Read More >
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