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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicRajasthan Assembly Elections

Topic: Rajasthan Assembly Elections

1,000 ‘yuvati sammelans’ in each assembly seat — BJP’s women outreach plan in poll-bound states

BJP has planned a massive outreach programme for women in election-bound states Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, & Chhattisgarh. In particular, the party wants to tap young voters.  

Rajasthan’s bellwether seats and why 1 of them is making Gehlot, for once, happy to have Pilot by his side

Like Sachin Pilot's constituency Tonk, there are 18 more seats in Rajasthan which have voted alternatively for Congress & BJP since 1998 — in line with govt formation in the state. 

Land, citizenship — Pakistani Hindus in Barmer battle for dignity, scared they may have to return

Advocacy groups working with Pakistani Hindus based in Barmer say they live in very poor conditions. Migrants say they are reviled as 'kafirs' in Pakistan, and as Pakistanis in India.

With ‘FIR camps’, jan adalats, BJP shapes Rajasthan campaign on ‘crime & corruption’ theme

With lessons from Karnataka, BJP is hoping to bring down Gehlot government by making crime and corruption its campaign centrepieces in poll-bound Rajasthan.

Truce with Gehlot? Pilot says AICC’s taken note of his demands, confident of Congress win in Rajasthan

Congress chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan party leaders including Sachin Pilot & CM Ashok Gehlot joined in virtually. Party also announced it will not announce a CM candidate.

In Arjun Meghwal’s elevation as law minister, a message from BJP to Dalits in poll-bound Rajasthan

For Meghwal, of Dalit weaver community, the journey from administrative services to Union minister has been long. His elevation is being seen as BJP's attempt at caste balancing.

Why Barmer oil refinery is still a hot election topic in Rajasthan — just like in 2013 & 2018

Work on the Barmer Pachpadra refinery is expected to be completed by March 2024, after a decade of delays, controversies, and battles between BJP and Congress. Blame-game is still on.

Training future pandits to ‘save Sanatana Dharma’ — inside Rajasthan’s Ved Vidyalayas, boosted by Gehlot govt

Congress govt in Rajasthan plans to grow network of state-aided Ved Vidyalayas, where boys receive Vedic training. Experts say it’s part of a wider strategy in poll-bound states.

Focus on governance, no direct attacks on Pilot: Gehlot debuts ‘Mission 2030’ strategy

After AICC statement that Congress will go to polls on back of Gehlot govt's achievements, Rajasthan CM refuses to mention Sachin Pilot in press conference, emphasises welfare schemes.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.