During his sixth day of campaigning in poll-bound Rajasthan on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came down heavily on the Congress Party led government for the worsening law and order situation in the state.
Yogi Adityanath said, “Two years ago in Jodhpur, the streets witnessed the alarming sight of individuals brandishing naked swords and engaging in riotous activities. A bulldozer would have crushed these rioters if they had been in Uttar Pradesh, but the Rajasthan government remained silent.”
Yogi urged support for Atul Bhansali in Jodhpur city, Devendra Joshi in Sursagar, and Mahendra Singh Rathore in Sardarpura. Reflecting on events that took place in Jodhpur a couple of years ago in which swords wielding rioters went on a rampage on the streets of the city, he lashed out at the Ashok Gehlot government for its studied silence on the disturbing incident. He emphasised that had such rioters been in Uttar Pradesh, they would have been swiftly dealt with by his bulldozer.
Expressing concern over unleashing of anarchy to secure vote banks, he criticised the current administration, labeling it as a ‘government of curfews and riots’. The chief minister lamented Gehlot government’s indifference to the killings of revered saints in Alwar and Jodhpur, urging voters to consider these issues while casting their votes. He also highlighted the success of the water scheme implemented by the BJP, emphasising its impact in providing clean water nationwide.
Yogi sought votes for MLA and Nokha candidate Bihari Lal Vishnoi. He said that the party, ‘having foreseen its its defeat in the polls, was spreading rumors since yesterday that I was not coming to hold the rally here. People were calling, and I informed them that the second public gathering was taking place in Nokha. We were devotees of Lord Shri Ram. I had made a promise, and I had come to Nokha again to fulfill it.
Meanwhile, recognising Bikaner and Rajasthan for their significant role in producing high-quality sweets and snacks, he lamented the leaks of examination papers, suggesting that a ‘double engine government’ in Rajasthan would have prevented such occurrences. Criticising the influence of mafias in the state with the support of the political power, he called upon the people to elect a government that would build their future rather than vote for someone out of sympathy.
In Jaipur, he urged the residents of Didwana to support BJP candidate Jitendra Singh Jodha. He said, “The money that Modi sends gets distributed in Jaipur itself and does not reach the eligible beneficiaries.” Yogi Adityanath highlighted the shift in dynamics, noting that in the past, terrorists carried out indiscriminate attacks causing harm to innocent lives. Presently, wrongdoers are aware that their actions will have consequences.
Drawing a sharp contrast with the Congress, he accused them of bringing poverty, chaos and distrust to the country while praising PM Modi for safeguarding the dignity of every individual. “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as an initiative to honour and respect women. PM Modi worked to ban triple talaq forever,” he said.
The chief minister also visited the Ratangarh Assembly constituency, urging voters to support BJP candidate Abhinesh Maharshi. Yogi Adityanath emphasised the potential for development in Rajasthan with the formation of a ‘double engine government.’ Noting the historical connection between Gorakhpur and Ratangarh, he criticised the Congress for its failure on multiple fronts, asserting that it had lost public trust. Yogi Adityanath highlighted the Congress’s inability to control criminal elements, emphasising their unsuitability for governance. He praised Abhinesh Maharshi’s dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he selflessly served people risking his own safety, while continuing the fight against the Congress.
