In a fiery exchange that’s captivating Rajasthan’s political landscape, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday dismissed former CM Ashok Gehlot’s digs at his Delhi sojourns. Gehlot’s remarks questioning the purpose of these trips ignited a fresh war of words, with Sharma turning the tables during a youth event in Jaipur.
At the Rajasthan Yuva Shakti Diwas program held at Tagore International School, Mansarovar, Sharma skewered Gehlot’s past leadership. Without direct mention, he painted a picture of a leader wasting days in hotel comforts, emerging only to falter in duties—clearly referencing the turbulent 2020 crisis. Sharma positioned his team as perpetually active, serving the public without pause.
The CM boasted of his government’s 24/7 dedication to welfare, slamming the opposition for evading scrutiny. ‘They’re unwilling to match our two years against their five,’ he said, noting their exit from assembly debates. He had tabled a comprehensive achievements report there, daring rivals to counter it—no response came.
Brushing off Delhi trip critiques, Sharma declared independence from external dictates, vowing to prioritize Rajasthan’s needs. Opposition noise, he added, won’t impede their momentum. He lambasted the prior Congress government’s Jal Jeevan Mission mismanagement, promising ongoing probes and punishments.
Sharma highlighted tangible gains from his latest capital visit: better fiscal health, slashed deficits, and a per capita income surge past Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1.67 lakh. ‘I always return from Delhi with solid outcomes,’ he affirmed, underscoring his result-oriented approach amid rising state prosperity.