Govt employees struggle as RGHS access declines

December 23, 2023

Following the change in government in Rajasthan, access to treatment under RGHS (Rajasthan Government Health Scheme) and the Chiranjeevi scheme has significantly declined, causing hardships for patients. Gajendra Singh Rathore, the united president of the Akhil Rajasthan State Employees Joint Federation, highlighted that despite a monthly deduction of about Rs...

Rajasthan assembly witnessing shift in power dynamics

December 22, 2023

There will be tough competition between the ruling and opposition parties in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for the next five years. This is because, this time, after 2003, Congress has received 69 seats for the first time as the opposition. Although the BJP is in power, they are lacking experienced...

Mimicry of VP Dhankhar sparks outrage in Rajasthan

December 22, 2023

The case of mimicry involving the Vice President of the country, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has heated up politically. In Rajasthan, the Jat community, along with the farming community, is protesting by taking to the streets. Meanwhile, the Supremo of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party and MLA Hanuman Beniwal have stirred up the...

Private hospitals pause services amidst health scheme uncertainty

December 20, 2023

Since the change in government, private hospitals have quietly halted the treatment provided under the RCHS (Rajasthan Government Health Scheme) and the Chiranjeevi Scheme. In cases where the cost of treatment becomes substantial after admission, hospitals refuse to proceed with the required medical care. The situation has reached a point...

Rajasthan govt launches full-scale inquiry into JJM, DOIT scams

December 19, 2023

The investigation into two major scandals during the reign of the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan is about to begin. One of them includes a scam in the Jal Jeevan Mission, and the other is related to the Information and Technology Department. Both scandals were exposed by BJP’s senior leader...

BJP leaders strategise for Rajasthan Cabinet in Delhi meeting

December 18, 2023

After the recent swearing-in of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister in Rajasthan, the process of forming the cabinet has gained momentum. While earlier, the central minister and BJP in-charge were in Jaipur, prominent leaders associated with the Rajasthan BJP are now engaged in a brainstorming session in Delhi....

Govind Singh Dotasra labels Deputy CM title as unconstitutional

December 15, 2023

In the state, along with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, two Deputy Chief Ministers are also set to take the oath. However, statements have already begun circulating ahead of the oath-taking ceremony. Notably, there is no provision for the post of Deputy Chief Minister in the constitution; individuals in this...

I will walk barefoot until National Highway is built: MLA Shatrughan Gautam

December 14, 2023

Shatrughan Gautam, the legislator from Kekri who won from the Bharatiya Janata Party, says that he has stopped wearing shoes and slippers since the day of the vote count. He stated that until the State Highway from Naseerabad to Deoli becomes a National Highway, he will roam barefoot. Gautam defeated...

Rajasthan BJP may attempt to avert community unrest

December 14, 2023

Following the appointment of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party, there is currently intense speculation and discussion regarding the formation of the cabinet. Legislators are actively engaging in lobbying for ministerial positions, and sources suggest that efforts are underway through the RSS to facilitate...

Will eradicate drinking water issue from Chomu: MLA Shikha Barala

December 12, 2023

This time Congress’s Dr Shikha Meel Barala won from the Chomu assembly consituency. In a special interview with The Daily Guardian, Barala spoke about her experience of becoming a first-time winner. She said that even though Congress is now in opposition, there will be no lack of development in Chomu....