Congress Chief Levels Serious Corruption Charges Against Rajasthan Education Department
Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra made explosive allegations on Tuesday. He claimed a massive corruption-driven transfer industry is actively operating within the state's education department. Dotasra did not mince words, stating this corruption network extends right up to the Chief Minister's Office.
Specific Allegations and Press Conference Details
Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, Dotasra presented specific instances to support his claims. He highlighted the transfer of more than 7,000 principals in September alone. Many educators promoted from vice-principal to principal remained without postings for eight months. Dotasra pointed to chaotic situations where three or four principals were posted at the same school simultaneously.
He also raised concerns about the special intensive revision process for electoral rolls. Dotasra noted clear election commission instructions prohibiting transfers of officials engaged in this process without permission. Despite this, around 6,500 lecturers received transfer orders. Nearly thirty to thirty-five percent of these lecturers were actively performing SIR duties.
Department Response and Immediate Withdrawal
The education department took swift action following these allegations. By Tuesday afternoon, officials withdrew transfer orders for personnel performing specific duties. This included those serving as Booth Level Officers, Help Desk In-charges, or anyone engaged in the special intensive revision process. The withdrawal took immediate effect.
BJP Leaders Launch Counterattack
Education Minister Madan Dilawar responded strongly to Dotasra's allegations. He accused the former education minister of extorting money from teachers for transfers during his tenure. Dilawar stated bribery and corruption represent the culture of the Congress party. He described Dotasra as the head of that very culture.
BJP leader Rajendra Rathore also reacted to the Congress chief's claims. Rathore accused Dotasra of conveniently forgetting his own time as education minister. He alleged teachers openly complained about transfer-related bribery during the previous Congress regime. These complaints reportedly occurred in front of then Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions in Rajasthan's education sector. Both parties now trade serious corruption allegations regarding teacher and principal transfers. The situation remains developing as more reactions emerge.
