Gehlot vs Sharma: Governance, Crime, and Corruption Clash in Rajasthan

In a sharp critique of the current administration, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday alleged that the state government, led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has been ineffective in managing crime and corruption.

Speaking at the Congress state headquarters during an event commemorating party leader Girija Vyas's birth anniversary, Gehlot referenced recurring thefts at Congress MLA Deen Dayal Bairwa's residence as evidence of escalating lawlessness.

While asserting that public confidence in the government could suffer lasting damage, Gehlot called for immediate action. The opposition leader also condemned the government's claimed negligence in providing sufficient health insurance and handling the sand mafia's omnipresence. In response, BJP state president Madan Rathore countered, asserting that Gehlot's criticism stemmed from the strides made under Sharma's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)