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Rajasthan political allegations regarding corruption
Overview
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has raised allegations against the current BJP administration, focusing on both public safety and administrative corruption.
Gehlot initially criticized the government for a deteriorating law and order situation in Jaipur, citing specific thefts and attacks. He also called for investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate into a controversy involving Additional Chief Secretary Shikhar Agarwal, which reportedly involves the acquisition of 40 villas.
Subsequently, Gehlot alleged that the state Anti-Corruption Bureau is facing government pressure, questioning the impartiality of its investigation into Agarwal. He claimed a female officer is exercising undue influence over the bureau and argued that current actions, such as placing Agarwal under Awaiting Posting Orders, are insufficient given the scale of the reported irregularities.
Entities
Ashok Gehlot · Shikhar Agarwal · Rajasthan · Anti-Corruption Bureau · Jaipur
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesAshok Gehlot alleges government pressure on Rajasthan ACB
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleges the Anti-Corruption Bureau is under government pressure regarding an investigation into IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesAshok Gehlot criticizes Rajasthan government over crime and corruption
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP government of failing to maintain law and order in Jaipur and has demanded federal probes into an alleged corruption scandal involving a senior IAS officer.
Sources
bhaskarlive.in · diarioelzondasj.com.ar · lawchakra.in · newindianexpress.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · pudhari.news · tennews.in · timesnownews.com · yespunjab.com