The Latest Breaking News from Rajasthan

Rajasthan's election rhetoric has taken a communal turn, with both major parties evoking the brutal hacking of tailor Kanhaiya Lal Sahu in Udaipur. His family still awaits justice; traders fear security breaches; BJP and Congress accuse each other of exploiting the case for votes. Sahu's family has received compensation, but…

In Bharatpur, communal schism is taking centre stage as Hindu voters use a doctored video to rail against the Congress govt. BJP leaders' speeches are finding resonance as they accuse the Gehlot government of failing to protect Hindu interests. Voters cite "selective development" & "promoting Muslim interests" as reasons to…

As the districts in eastern Rajasthan reel from water scarcity for both household- and irrigation purposes, the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) to divert surplus monsoon water from the Chambal basin has gained political currency, in the poll-bound State. The project has been mired in political wrangling for years.

In Rajasthan assembly elections, the Congress party has pinned all its hopes on chief minister Ashok Gehlot. From advertisements to hoardings, and the narrative – the focus is not on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi or Delhi leadership, but on Gehlot and his tenure. 

Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Rajasthan CM Gehlot released the Congress manifesto for the Assembly polls, promising a caste survey, interest-free loans up to ₹2 lakh to farmers and 10 lakh job opportunities

The Rajasthan assembly elections are a big test for Congress CM Ashok Gehlot and his brand of welfarism. Gehlot has launched major schemes to attract voters and cement his stature as a pro-poor politician.

Ashok Gehlot, 72, is making bold bid to redraw Rajasthan's politics. He is campaigning hard, addressing 4-5 rallies/day and covering 800 km/day. Surveys and voices in street vouch for his popularity. He has set agenda and BJP is reacting. Congress campaign is built around 7 guarantees. Gehlot is master in…

Kharge: Modi distorting facts; Congress united, BJP disintegrated. Kharge: Modi's jumla, falsely accused him of mentioning father. Vadra: BJP only works for rich, Congress for all. Congress winning in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan to progress for 5 yrs. Rich getting richer, poor poorer under BJP.

PM Modi slams Congress for attempting to eradicate Sanatana Dharma, says it would lead to complete annihilation of Rajasthan's culture. Congress accused of promoting corruption, nepotism, patronising drug smugglers, and not providing clean drinking water.