Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unleashed a blistering critique of the BJP’s ‘Parchi government,’ claiming public safety has hit rock bottom since they assumed power. The trigger was the chilling rape and murder of a minor girl in Bikaner’s Ranjitpura area, who was heading to her Class 8 exam when the heinous act occurred.
Posting on X, Gehlot painted a grim picture: ‘This bone-chilling incident has shamed humanity and left an indelible black mark on Rajasthan.’ He pointed out the pervasive fear gripping families, with daughters hesitant to venture outside. ‘What fire of crime has Rajasthan been thrown into?’ he asked, directly challenging CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to ditch superficial gestures and fix the law and order mess.
Gehlot’s demands were unequivocal—arrest the guilty without delay, expedite the trial in a fast-track court, and deliver exemplary punishment. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra joined the chorus, labeling the episode as gut-wrenching and a colossal failure of the BJP’s women safety promises. Protests have erupted locally, reflecting the seething discontent.
Under the current administration, incidents of violence against women have reportedly spiked, eroding public trust. Dotasra warned that schoolgirls live in dread, urging the ‘sleeping’ government to act decisively. As opposition voices amplify, this case could become a flashpoint in Rajasthan’s polarized political landscape.
The narrative of deteriorating security paints a stark contrast to the BJP’s pre-election vows. With Gehlot’s ventilator metaphor resonating widely, pressure mounts on Sharma’s team to deliver tangible reforms or face escalating backlash.