Opposition Leader Jully Launches Scathing Attack on Rajasthan Government in Assembly Session
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully delivered a forceful critique of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led state government in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday, accusing the administration of misleading the public with manipulated statistics and publicity-driven narratives while failing to deliver substantive work on the ground.
Questioning Manifesto Promises and Governance Claims
Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address, Jully directly challenged the state government's assertions regarding the fulfillment of its manifesto commitments. He pointed out that the BJP's election manifesto contained 122 pledges organized across nine distinct sections. Jully alleged that the government was presenting selective and false data by claiming a 72% completion rate without properly accounting for the remaining 28% of unfulfilled promises.
Jully characterized the administration as a "reel government," asserting that governance had been reduced primarily to social media output rather than tangible administrative action. He referenced a recent video featuring the chief minister walking out of the secretariat, claiming that the government expended Rs 8 crore on a package for a social media company to produce such content. Jully noted ironically that these videos garnered fewer views than the total number of MLAs in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
Allegations of Administrative Lapses and Bureaucratic Turmoil
The Opposition leader also raised serious concerns about the timing and frequency of cabinet meetings. He alleged that no cabinet meetings were convened for a period of four months, and meetings were suddenly scheduled immediately following visits by two prominent industrialists. "I can name them in the House, if you want," Jully declared, challenging the government's transparency.
Jully further highlighted the ongoing turmoil within the state bureaucracy, mentioning recent transfers of key officials including the chief secretary and the chief minister's principal secretary. These personnel changes have fueled widespread speculation about potential leadership adjustments within the state government hierarchy. "We want this CM to complete the full 5-year term," Jully stated, adding a layer of political commentary to the administrative instability.
Criticism of Public Grievance Mechanisms and Development Stagnation
On the subject of public grievance hearings, Jully demanded that the chief minister disclose the exact number of such hearings actually conducted throughout the year. He emphasized the need for transparency in this fundamental aspect of public administration.
The Opposition leader alleged a complete absence of tangible progress on numerous critical issues, including:
- MLAs' salaries and benefits
- RGHS (Rajasthan Government Health Scheme) implementation
- Scholarship distributions for students
- Various housing schemes for citizens
- Infrastructure projects like the Sahakar Marg flyover
Jully made the striking claim that for the first time in 75 years, a Rajasthan state government had not issued a single concrete order for development works, marking what he described as an unprecedented period of administrative inertia.
Law and Order Concerns and Environmental Controversies
Regarding law and order, Jully held the government directly responsible for what he characterized as a deteriorating security situation across the state. He cited the gruesome Sawai Madhopur case where a woman was murdered and her feet severed to remove silver anklets as evidence of escalating criminal violence.
Additional issues raised by the Opposition leader included:
- Alleged tribal land grabbing incidents
- Administrative arbitrariness in decision-making
- Various controversies involving sitting ministers
On environmental matters, Jully invoked Rajasthan's historical legacy of tree protection, referencing the 18th-century sacrifice of 363 people who died defending trees. He alleged the current government was now determined to cut the state tree (khejri), despite ongoing protests by saints in Bikaner. Jully noted that no government minister had bothered to engage with these protesting community leaders.
The comprehensive critique presented by the Leader of Opposition painted a picture of a government more focused on perception management than substantive governance, according to Jully's assessment during the Assembly proceedings.
