The budget session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed intense uproar on Friday shortly after proceedings commenced. Opposition Congress members trooped into the well of the House, raising slogans following a statement by Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully regarding the stopping of MLAs at the Assembly gate. Despite Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma being present and Speaker Vasudev Devnani appealing for order and decorum, the commotion persisted. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel accused the opposition of deliberately stalling legislative proceedings. Consequently, the Speaker adjourned the session until 12 PM.
Student Leaders Threaten Assembly Gherao Over Union Elections
Agitations demanding the restoration of student union elections across Rajasthan have gathered further momentum. Student leaders associated with Rajasthan University announced a march to encircle the Assembly on Friday following a demonstration on Sahakar Marg. Led by student leader Neeraj Khichad, the protesters issued a stern warning that if student union elections are not held for the fourth consecutive year, students will actively oppose the state government in the upcoming urban local body and Panchayati Raj elections. Protesters alleged that the administration treats students merely as voters while ignoring their democratic rights, pointing to previous demonstrations involving climbing water tanks and blocking roads.
Online Gambling Racket Busted in Bikaner; Bookie Apprehended
Police in Bikaner executed a targeted operation against an illegal online betting network, arresting a bookie from the Kotgate police station area. A team led by Kotgate Station House Officer Vikram Tiwari raided a house belonging to Sumit Gupta on KEM Road and apprehended Kanhiya Kumar, a resident of Gangashahar. Authorities seized counterfeit SIM cards, 5 mobile phones, and an accounting ledger detailing illegal bets. Initial investigations revealed financial transactions worth crores of rupees operated through fraudulent bank accounts. A case has been registered under the Gambling Act and the IT Act, with officials auditing electronic devices to trace additional associates in the network.
Protest in Tonk School Over Severe Shortage of Teaching Staff
Dissatisfaction over vacant teaching posts escalated in Tonk district, where students and local residents locked the main entrance of the Government Higher Secondary School in Ilahipura. Protesters staged a sit-in outside the building, highlighting that despite being upgraded up to Class 12, the school does not have a single sanctioned lecturer. Instruction relies entirely on primary-level staff, bringing academic activities for higher classes to a standstill. Parents and villagers joined the student body in demanding immediate recruitment of lecturers by the Education Department, declaring that the lock-out will continue until permanent postings are made.
FIR Lodged Against Retired RAC Constable for Forged Recruitment Documents
A legal case has been registered post-retirement against a former Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) constable in Bikaner for allegedly securing employment using fake documents. The accused, identified as Bhagirath Ram from Sikar, was recruited into 3 RAC in 1992. Following departmental complaints regarding forged credentials, an internal inquiry established his guilt, though official proceedings culminated only after his retirement. Bichhwal police station has registered a case of fraud and forgery and initiated a detailed examination of the recruitment archives and departmental service books.
Laptop Thief Caught Riding Same Train on Jammutawi Express
Railway police apprehended an individual accused of stealing a laptop bag from a passenger aboard the Jammutawi Express. Investigators identified the suspect, Raju, after scrutinizing footage from over 500 CCTV cameras across multiple railway stations. Trailing the suspect, a police team intercepted him aboard the moving train between Lunkaransar and Bikaner after he boarded the same service again. During questioning, the accused confessed to committing the theft at Nokha station. The stolen property was recovered in a joint operation involving CID/GRP Jodhpur, RPF, and GRP Nagaur.
Dawn Police Crackdown Targets Gangster Networks in Hanumangarh
Police authorities launched an extensive early-morning crackdown against individuals linked to organized crime syndicates across Hanumangarh district. Approximately 150 police personnel, comprising local forces, Jaipur police units, and the Anti-Gangster Task Force, conducted simultaneous raids in multiple station jurisdictions. Several suspects were detained for questioning, while documentation and physical premises were searched. Senior officers indicated that detailed findings and formal disclosures regarding the operation would be released later in the day.
Bhanwari Murder Case Unsolved After 25 Days; 17 Booked Following Protests
Investigation into the murder of Bhanwari in Jambheshwar Nagar, Lohawat (Jodhpur) remains unresolved after 25 days, sustaining a public sit-in demonstration for the 16th consecutive day. Following violent protests and vandalism during the gherao of the Phalodi Collectorate two days ago, police registered an FIR naming 17 individuals, including former MLA Kishana Ram, former Pradhan Bhagirath Beniwal, and a former Sarpanch. Additionally, IG Jodhpur Range Satyendra Singh transferred Lohawat Station House Officer Hari Singh from Phalodi to Pali, fulfilling a key demand made by the demonstrators.
Congress Launches Halla Bol Demonstration at MLA Quarters
Parallel to the legislative session, the opposition Congress party organized a state-level protest against the ruling government's policies. Congress MLAs gathered at 10 AM in the lawn of the MLA quarters under the leadership of Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully. The legislators launched their Halla Bol agitation to highlight various administrative issues, expressing opposition to government decisions and detailing their strategy to maintain political pressure both inside and outside the Assembly.
Appropriation Bill 2026 and Supplementary Demands Tabled in Assembly
Key financial proceedings featured prominently on the Assembly agenda. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan Appropriation (No. 3) Bill 2026 before the House. Passage of the bill grants statutory authorization to the state executive to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of the State for sanctioned grants and expenditure. Furthermore, the first compilation of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the financial year 2026-27 was introduced to cover additional departmental funding requirements.
Legislative Committees and CAG Audit Reports Placed Before the House
Multiple parliamentary committee reports overseeing administrative performance were formally laid on the table of the House. Hari Singh Rawat presented the report for the Committee on Library and Government Assurances. Sandeep Sharma tabled the report for Estimates Committee A (covering Forest and Energy departments), while Babu Singh Rathore presented three reports for Estimates Committee B. Reports were also submitted by Rajendra Pareek for the Questions and References Committee, Ramesh Khichi for the Scheduled Castes Welfare Committee, Tika Ram Jully for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and Narendra Budania for the Backward Classes Welfare Committee. Additionally, Diya Kumari tabled five CAG audit reports alongside the annual report of the Rajasthan State Power Finance and Financial Services Corporation Limited.
Departmental Notifications and Annual Statements Tabled
A comprehensive series of administrative notifications and annual reports were submitted to the Assembly. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel presented the annual report of the State Information Commission. Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore laid three audit reports, Minister Suresh Rawat submitted the State Dam Safety Organization report, and Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar tabled the 30th annual report of the Energy Department. Departmental notifications were also presented by Diya Kumari (5 for Finance), Dr. Premchand Bairwa (6 for Transport), Gajendra Singh (27 for Tax and 5 for Excise), Jawahar Singh Bedham (2 for Home), Madan Dilawar (2 for Panchayati Raj), Hemant Meena (7 for Revenue), and Jhabar Singh Kharra (44 for Urban Development).
Privilege Committee Seeks Time Extension Alongside Question Hour
Jitendra Gothwal, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Subordinate Legislation, moved a motion seeking an extension until the first week of the next session to submit reports. The matters concern a privilege breach issue raised against Dr. Subhash Garg on February 23, 2025, and administrative notices issued to residents of Lohagarh Fort in Bharatpur. Additionally, Government Chief Whip Jogeshwar Garg presented the 22nd report of the Business Advisory Committee. During Question Hour, which commenced at 11 AM, 21 starred and 21 unstarred questions were scheduled covering departments managed by Deputy CM Dr. Premchand Bairwa, alongside Agriculture, Education, PHED, Water Resources, Social Justice, and Urban Development.
