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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicRajasthan Assembly Elections

Topic: Rajasthan Assembly Elections

Electricity, scooters, laptops — Rajasthan voters debate ‘freebies’ as they head to polling booths

Both incumbent Congress & its main rival BJP are offering host of freebies. Some voters have welcomed the move, others say it is only aimed at elections.

Almost 10% voter turnout in Rajasthan by 9 am, says EC

Polling is being held in 199 assembly constituencies in the state. In Jaipur, Kotputli constituency had a voter turnout of 12.04 % till 9 am, highest in the district.

In show of unity, Ashok Gehlot shares Sachin Pilot’s video appeal to voters in Rajasthan

The video post assumes significance as the Pilot-Gehlot power tussle has found frequent mention in the campaigning for Rajasthan assembly polls, with the PM also referring to it.

Gehlot crossed all limits of appeasement by razing Ram Darbar, cow shelter, Shivling, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tore into ‘magician’ Ashok Gehlot at a press conference in Jaipur on the last day of campaigning for the Rajasthan assembly election.

Wife vs MLA husband in Rajasthan’s Danta Ramgarh. ‘Nothing personal’, it’s about political ambitions

Rita Singh Chaudhary, standing as JJP candidate against Virendra Singh, says she has 'taken a stand for people & their issues'. Close aide says in-laws 'held her back' in politics.

Daughter takes on father ‘with tears of blood’ in Alwar rural polls — ‘he never respected me’

Meena Kumari, in fray from Alwar Rural, describes former MLA Jairam Jatav as a ‘superstitious man’ who had ‘tortured’ her for bringing ‘bad luck’. He says her motive is to cut votes.

‘Battle for Tijara seat like India-Pakistan match,’ says Balaknath, BJP’s ‘Rajasthan ka Yogi’

Mahant Balak Nath Yogi, aka Baba Balaknath, is approaching upcoming polls with an 'us versus them' mentality, attacking the Congress-led govt for its alleged minority appeasement politics.

PM Modi slams Gehlot-led Congress govt in Rajasthan. ‘Made state no.1 in crimes against women’

At an election rally in poll-bound Rajasthan, Modi alleged that ever since the Congress took the reins of power in the state, there have only been riots.

Low or high, inflation a pain point in poll-bound states. Parties assure sops to ease rising prices

In Rajasthan & Telangana, inflation remains above 6%, while Chhattisgarh & MP see relief. Despite variations, political parties in all states assuring voters of subsidies, cash transfers.

BJP’s Rajasthan manifesto: Anti-Romeo squads, ‘freebies’ & wheat procurement at ‘bonus’ prices

In its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Rajasthan, BJP commits to develop Jaipur as ‘Smart City’, increase pensions for elderly & specially-abled and ensure MSP for millets.

On Camera

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