Top News

A statement by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has brought a new boil in the politics of Rajasthan. Law Minister Jogaram Patel has hit back sharply at his advice to keep the sons of politicians away from politics. In fact, Patel, who was on Jodhpur tour, took a jibe at Gehlot and said, “Those whose houses are made of glass, do not throw stones at others.” This statement, emanating from Jodhpur, now seems to be setting fire to the politics of the entire state. Recently, while talking to the media, Ashok Gehlot had advised the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and ministers to keep their sons away from the government. According to Gehlot, not doing so brings disrepute to the government.

Actually he had said, “When the government is formed as required, many types of allegations are being made, I don’t know why sons are being included in the government.” This statement of Gehlot has come amid allegations of alleged nepotism and misuse of power in the current government, which has created a stir in the political circles.

Jogaram Patel targeted Gehlot

Meanwhile, Law Minister Jogaram Patel returned this statement of Gehlot directly back at him. By making the “glass house” comment, Patel clearly indicated that Gehlot himself is not in a position to speak on such issues. Patel directly accused Gehlot of snatching away the rights of many others to further the political career of his son Vaibhav Gehlot. This allegation was not limited to electoral politics only. Giving his point, Patel said that Gehlot played political tricks for his son not only in Jodhpur parliamentary constituency but also in important areas like Jalore-Sirohi, where many other leaders had stakes. Not only this, he also mentioned political interference in cricket administration, where Vaibhav Gehlot’s role has often been in discussion. This statement of Patel has once again heated up the issue of dynasticism in Rajasthan and has given the opposition a new opportunity to target Gehlot.

Still they are ours: Jogaram Patel

However, amidst his sharp attack, Jogaram Patel also said, “Still he is ours.” In the politics of Rajasthan, such personal comments as well as a sense of respect for each other are often seen between rival leaders, which was also reflected in this statement. This political spark is no longer limited to Jodhpur only, but is spreading like fire in the politics of entire Rajasthan. There are clear signs that this war of words between the two sides will become more intense in the coming days. Amidst the scorching heat of the state, the political temperature is constantly on the boil, and this rhetoric will further heat up the political atmosphere before the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Law Minister also spoke on public issues

In fact, apart from political attacks, Law Minister Jogaram Patel also spoke on issues to the public. He expressed serious concern about the drinking water crisis in Marwar. Patel admitted that like every year, this time too there will be water shortage in many areas of Marwar. However, he assured that the government has already started preparations to deal with this challenge, so that the public faces minimum inconvenience.