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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.

Task force for paper leaks, Rs 25L insurance cover: Gehlot rains sops in budget ahead of polls

Rajasthan CM says no anti-incumbency & he chose to focus on social security. Skirts questions on Adani and party colleague Sachin Pilot, who walked out of the assembly several times during his speech.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.