The issue of factionalism in Rajasthan Congress is not hidden from anyone. The divisions that arose in the party during the previous Congress government are equally deep visible even today. At present, statements of all the senior leaders of the state Congress are coming out across the country on the issue of mining related to the Aravali mountain range. NSUI State President Vinod Jakhar, associated with the Sachin Pilot camp, is going to take out a rally against this issue. Sachin Pilot himself will participate in this rally. He has also given information regarding this on social media.

We are talking about factionalism in the Congress because at present Congress is in opposition in the state and in such a situation, the foot rally that NSUI is going to take out on Friday (26 December) against the BJP in power on the Aravali issue, will be only two and a half kilometers long. Many MLAs and leaders including Sachin Pilot will participate in this two and a half kilometer long rally.

Sachin Pilot group’s foot march against BJP

Let us tell you that during the previous Congress government, the Sachin Pilot group had undertaken a journey of more than 100 kilometers from Ajmer to Jaipur in the paper leak case against its own government. On the other hand, the leaders who took out only a two and a half kilometer long march on a national issue like Aravalli and on the other hand took out a long march of more than a hundred kilometers against their own government, are seen to be doing only gratification against the BJP.

Politics intensifies regarding NSUI rally

Supporters of both the factions are targeting each other on social media regarding the NSUI rally to be held on Friday. But now it has to be seen who participates in this two and a half kilometer long foot rally organized by NSUI.

What do political experts say?

Political experts say that Ashok Gehlot was the first to open the front on the Aravali issue, after which now the other camp does not want to give much air to this issue. In such a situation, the leaders will register their presence as a fillip through the rally organized by NSUI.

Troubles for famous IAS officer and Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi in Rajasthan may increase. If the students are called reel stars during their protest, then their problems may increase in case of students being taken into custody and sent to the police station. Congress MP from Barmer Jaisalmer seat Ummedaram Beniwal has termed this matter as very serious and has demanded strict action against Tina Dabi.

He has sent a letter to CM Bhajanlal Sharma in this matter and appealed to him to intervene in this matter. MP Umedaram Beniwal says that instead of listening to the problems of the girls and solving them, the matter of sending them to the police station is very serious.

Collector Tina Dabi does not do any work on the ground – Beniwal

He said, “This is a condemnable incident.” Collector Tina Dabi does not do any work on the ground and after reaching programs, she is seen only making reels. The girls had not said anything wrong. He spoke the truth. The attitude of Collector Tina Dabi does not go well with the public representatives also. She doesn’t even do the work of public representatives.

‘Tina Dabi does not even answer questions in the meeting’

MP Umedaram Beniwal further alleged, “Tina Dabi does not even answer the questions in the meeting. Action must be taken against him in this matter. We have sent a letter to CM Bhajanlal Sharma regarding this. Will soon meet the Chief Minister personally and demand action.

SP has already expressed regret

Let us tell you that the issue of police detaining some students and putting them in the police station for calling IAS officer Tina Dabi a reel star is quite heated. The SP of the district has already expressed regret over the police action in this matter.

The government is preparing to make big changes regarding Panchayati Raj and Urban Municipal Body elections in Rajasthan. If this proposal is approved then now illiterate person will not be able to contest elections for posts like Sarpanch, Councilor, Mayor, Chairman, Municipality President, District Head, Pradhan, Zilla Parishad member and Panchayat Samiti member. The government believes that if there are educated public representatives in local self-government, the functioning will be better and more transparent.

Proposal sent to Chief Minister

UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra has sent the proposal related to implementing educational qualification in Panchayati Raj and Urban Municipal Body elections to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Now the final decision on this will be taken at the Chief Minister level. As soon as the decision is taken, the department will start the further process. There are indications that the government may approve this proposal soon.

According to the proposal, it will be made mandatory to have at least 10th pass to become a Sarpanch. Whereas for the post of councilor, the condition of 10th or 12th pass can be kept. There is a preparation to fix the minimum educational qualification for the posts like Mayor, Chairman and Municipality Chairman in urban bodies. Its direct effect will be that illiterate candidates will not be able to contest in the upcoming Panchayat and civic elections.

The law will have to be amended

If the government implements educational qualification, then the Panchayati Raj Act and the Municipality Act will have to be amended for this. Both the bills related to the amendment will be presented in the Assembly. This rule will be legally implemented only after it is passed by the Assembly. After this, the Election Commission will also decide the election process according to the new rules.

The rule has been implemented in 2015 also

This is not the first time that the issue of educational qualification has been raised in the state. In the year 2015, during the tenure of the then Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, this rule was implemented in the Panchayati Raj and Urban Body elections. At that time there was no education requirement for Ward Panch, but for Sarpanch it was necessary to have passed eighth standard.

Even in tribal (TSP) areas, eighth pass was made mandatory for Sarpanch and 10th pass for Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad members. The qualification of 10th pass was also fixed for councilor and body head.

Congress had removed the rule

This decision, implemented in 2015, was strongly opposed by the Congress. Later in the year 2019, when the Congress government was formed, the condition of educational qualification was completely removed. Congress’s argument was that the condition of education is against democratic rights and this will exclude the poor and deprived class people from the elections.

The social media post of Ravindra Singh Bhati, independent MLA from Shiv, Rajasthan, has created a stir. Within a few hours, lakhs of reactions were seen on Bhati’s social media post. Actually, Ravindra Singh Bhati has shared a post on his social media handle in which ‘Neev’ is written.

Ravindra Singh Bhati has shared this post by writing ‘very soon’ in the caption. After which now it has become a topic of discussion in political circles that what is the meaning of this post of Bhati? Everyone across the state including Western Rajasthan wants to know the meaning of this post.

Who is Ravindra Singh Bhati?

Let us tell you that Ravindra Singh Bhati is an independent MLA from Shiv assembly seat. This seat was held by Congress for a long time, but Ravindra Singh Bhati won here in a triangular contest, after which a young face from the slums of western Rajasthan was seen moving towards politics. Bhati is also seen cornering the opposition and the parties in the Assembly.

Bhati also fiercely attacked the government on the issue of Aravalli mountain range, which recently became a topic of discussion across the country, and now one of his social media posts has surfaced. After which now different meanings are being inferred.

This speculation is going on

There is talk that Bhati is going to do something for the youth lagging behind in the field of education in the desert areas, for which he has been working for a long time. He is also seen raising the issues related to the common people living on the borders in the Assembly. But now we have to see what is the meaning of this post of Bhati.

Some political speculations are also being made in this post of Ravindra Singh Bhati. So some people believe that Bhati is going to start a new campaign. However, the picture after this post is not yet clear. At present this post is being discussed a lot.

In Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan, the education officer has issued an order regarding making children Santa Claus on the occasion of Christmas Day on 25th December. This order will be applicable to both government and private schools. The order states that the district is a Hindu and Sikh dominated area and it is not appropriate to impose any kind of tradition on children.

This decision has been taken citing the complaint given by Sukhjit Singh Atwal, District President of Bharat Tibet Cooperation Forum. The Education Department says that this order has been issued with the aim of ensuring respect for the sensitivities and they also say that no pressure of any kind should be put on the children.

Highlights of the order

In all private and government schools, children will not be pressurized to become Santa Claus. If this type of pressure is put in any school, the department will take action as per rules. At the same time, if a complaint is received by a parent or organization, the concerned organization itself will be responsible. The order has become a topic of discussion in the education world and the local community is considering it as a sensitive and appropriate step.

It is necessary to stop unnecessary pressure – Education Department

It has been mentioned in the complaint that Sriganganagar district is mainly a Sanatan Hindu and Sikh dominated area and Christian families are negligible here. Despite this, for the past years, children in schools were being forced to make Santa Claus on Christmas Day. The Education Department has clarified that such a program creates unnecessary pressure on children and it is necessary to stop it. The order has directed schools to respect social traditions and keep cultural differences in mind.

This order of the Education Department in Sriganganagar gives a clear message that it is necessary to respect cultural and religious diversity. Children will not be pressurized to follow any tradition and schools have been instructed to be cautious in this direction in their programmes. Through this decision, the Education Department has given priority to the protection of mental and social interests of children and has held schools responsible for following the rules to avoid any dispute in future.

Bhilwara District Congress Dehat President and former Revenue Minister of Rajasthan, Ramlal Jat has fiercely targeted the policies of the Central Government. Ramlal Jat said that the current decisions are a direct attack on democracy, the Constitution and the soul of the working class. He has described the working style of the Central Government as a symbol of dictatorial mentality.

He put the government in the dock regarding mining in the Aravalli ranges and Sariska region. He said that Aravali is the lifeline of Rajasthan, this mountain range maintains the balance of rainfall in the state. If it is destroyed then Rajasthan can turn into a desert. He said that such decisions are not only a compromise with the environment but are also fatal for humanity and indirectly benefit the enemies of the country.

Objection expressed on changing the name of MNREGA

In his address, Jat has expressed strong objection to the decision to change the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). He said that this is not just a change of name, but a conspiracy to weaken the rights of the rural poor and labourers.

The former minister said that earlier the action plan of MNREGA was made in the Gram Panchayats, which ensured employment and development as per the local needs, but now the Central Government has snatched this right from the Panchayats and imposed the schemes from above, which is against the democratic system.

Result of name change shown through street play

During the demonstration, Congress workers effectively presented the ill effects of changing the name of MNREGA and cutting rights through street drama. The atmosphere at the venue echoed with slogans like “Take back black laws”, “Restore NREGA”.

On this occasion, many senior Congress leaders and officials were present on the stage, including Akshay Tripathi, Kailash Vyas, Anil Dangi, Madhu Jaju, Hemendra Sharma, Rajendra Trivedi, Omprakash Naraniwal, Hagamilal Mewada and Gyanmel Khatik.

At the end of the program, the speakers in one voice demanded the central government to withdraw the anti-people decisions, restore MNREGA in its original form and give priority to environmental protection and warned that if the voice is not heard then the movement will be intensified.

A statement of BJP MLA Devendra Joshi from Sursagar seat in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is much discussed. After his statement, the opposition has also attacked the government. In fact, BJP MLA Devendra Joshi has raised questions regarding the law and order of his government. He says that the system in Jodhpur has completely broken down.

The MLA has given an ultimatum to the government saying that if the problem is not resolved then he himself will sit on strike within 24 hours.

Actually, dyeing and printing work takes place at Siwana Gate intersection of Jodhpur. Shops remain open till late night. Dirty water from dyeing and printing spreads on the roads, causing a lot of problems to the local people. Due to this, people came out on the streets in which women and men sat on dharna in silent protest at Sivachi Gate. The protesters alleged that such a situation exists due to the negligence of the police and the Municipal Corporation.

24 hour ultimatum to the government

Due to the ongoing protest in the middle of the road, there was a traffic jam in the city, seeing which MLA Devendra Joshi also reached the spot. MLA Devendra Joshi said that tea and other shops remain open till late night in Jodhpur, where anti-social elements gather and commit crimes.

The MLA warned that if the situation did not improve within 24 hours, he himself would sit on a strike along with the area residents. ADCP Sunil Pawar, who was present on the spot, said that the complaints have been taken seriously and necessary action will be taken soon.

Leader of opposition Tikaram Julie targeted the government

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Tikaram Julie said, “When the people in the chair are angry with the government, then understand that the government’s identity is missing. As soon as BJP completes ‘two years of lies’, the situation is now such that BJP MLA Devendra Joshi himself has to warn of sitting on a dharna against his own government and police over the poor law and order situation in Jodhpur. The people in power have lost faith in their government.”

Amidst the brouhaha over Aravalli, a big statement from Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has come out. He has announced that no permission will be given for any kind of tampering regarding Aravali. CM said that no new mining lease will be issued.

Actually, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma had arrived in Jhalawar on Monday (22 December) to participate in a program. During this, he also targeted the Congress party including former CM Ashok Gehlot. CM said that Congress party leaders including Ashok Gehlot are trying to mislead people by posting DP of Save Aravalli. Aravalli will not be saved just by changing the DP, but strong will power will have to be shown for it. He also accused the Congress party of misleading the people.

Let us tell you that today there were demonstrations in more than a dozen districts in Rajasthan regarding the issue of Aravalli, and there was uproar at some places. It is expected that after today’s announcement by CM Bhajanlal Sharma, the protests may reduce somewhat.

Hope CM will stick to his statement – ​​Congress

However, the Congress party has also made political targets regarding this. Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Julie has said that this is the first time that CM Bhajan Lal has said something on his own free will without getting the slip from Delhi. We hope that he will stick to his statement and will put pressure on the central government to change the rules regarding Aravalli.

According to Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie, the CM had to make this announcement due to the pressure of the public movement taking place in the entire state, if CM Bhajanlal Sharma and his government do not stick to their statement then the Congress Party will protest strongly.

hope the movement will stop

However, after today’s statement of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, it is expected that the ruckus in Rajasthan regarding Aravalli will subside to some extent. It can be said that CM Bhajanlal Sharma has tried to control the damage regarding Aravali. He has made such an announcement that even Congress has been forced to welcome it.

Controversy arose over a comment made by Tina Dabi during the ongoing agitation by girl students against the fee hike in Barmer Women’s College. Amidst the sloganeering, two student leaders belonging to Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) called the District Collector a ‘reel star’. After this the police took both of them into custody, due to which the matter became more heated.

The students were sitting on a dharna outside the women’s college demanding withdrawal of the fee hike. Meanwhile, two student leaders of ABVP also reached there in support. Amidst the sloganeering, the comment ‘Reel Star’ came to the fore. After some time, Kotwali police reached the spot and took both the student leaders into custody. As soon as the news of the detention of the student leaders spread, the students sitting on strike also reached the Kotwali police station and started raising slogans outside the police station.

Action due to statement – ​​girl students

The girl students participating in the protest allege that the student leaders were detained not for protesting against the fee hike, but for calling the collector a reel star. The students say that this was not a derogatory comment.

Student Heena Khatri, who participated in the protest, said that if someone is saying that Madam is a reel star then what is wrong in it? Be it cleanliness campaign or any other program, their videos are made everywhere. There was no insult in this.

The police and district administration said that this action was taken to maintain law and order. According to the police, the situation at the spot was becoming tense, so as a precautionary measure both the student leaders were detained. Later he was released without any case being registered.

Tina Dabi is not our role model

The students were demanding to call District Collector Tina Dabi and intervene in this matter. It is alleged that the ADM and SDM who reached there refused to call Collector Tina Dabi. He said that he is like a role model for you all.

The girl students sitting on strike were upset at this answer. He said that Madam Tina Dabi is not a role model but a reel star. She is seen making reels in public programs, but she has no time for the issue of fees of the girl students who are sitting on strike. In such a situation, she will consider him only a reel star and not a role model. His role models are Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Lakshmi Bai.

Protest continues over fee hike

Despite this entire incident, the protest of girl students against the fee hike in women’s college is still going on. The students say that their agitation will continue until the increased fees are withdrawn. On the other hand, Barmer district administration says that efforts are being made to find a solution through talks between the college management and the girl students.

Political and environmental rhetoric continues regarding the definition of the Aravalli mountain range in Rajasthan. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has raised the question that why did the current BJP government again support the 100 meter formula which was rejected by the Supreme Court in 2010?

The issue came to light when the Supreme Court accepted the recommendations of the Environment Ministry’s committee on November 20. Gehlot alleges that this could open the way for Aravali to be handed over to the mining mafia and the environmental future of the state could be in danger.

What does the new definition say and why the objection to it?

According to the new definition suggested by the committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Aravalli mountain range will be considered as the topography whose height is at least 100 meters or more above the local terrain and a group of two or more hills is present within 500 meters.

Ashok Gehlot says that by implementing this definition, about 90 percent of the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan will be out of legal protection. According to him, this change will take a large part of the hills out of the Aravalli range, which can boost mining and construction activities. Gehlot described it as extremely dangerous from environmental point of view and said that it will have a direct impact on water, forests and land.

What is the stand of the central government?

Rejecting Gehlot’s claim, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has said that with the new definition approved by the Supreme Court, more than 90 percent of the Aravalli region will come under the purview of protected area. Senior BJP leader Rajendra Rathore also termed Gehlot’s statement as misleading and baseless.

According to Rathore, the new framework is more strict and scientific than before, which will strengthen environmental protection. BJP says that the opposition is trying to spread fear without facts. On this issue, both the Central and State Governments have assured that there will be no compromise on the conservation of Aravali.

2010 decision and Gehlot’s question

Ashok Gehlot reminded that in 2003, an expert committee had recommended the definition of 100 meters from the livelihood and employment perspective. On the basis of this recommendation, the then state government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on 16 February 2010, but the court rejected this definition within three days.

Gehlot said that his government accepted the court order and later got the Aravali mapped by the Forest Survey of India. To stop illegal mining, remote sensing, a budget of Rs 7 crore and direct responsibility of the officials was fixed. He raised the question as to why the same definition was brought forward again and whether there is any pressure or conspiracy behind it.