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Ashok Gahlot accuses BJP of misusing police and government machinery in Rajasthan local elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot warned officials and alleged that the BJP is exploiting police and state resources to influence the ongoing local body elections.
Former chief minister Ashok Gahlot addressed the media in Jaipur, alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is leveraging police forces and government machinery to sway the results of Rajasthan's local body elections. He said such misuse undermines the democratic process and called for strict action against officials who cooperate with partisan directives.
Gahlot warned senior bureaucrats and police officers that any collusion with political interests would be met with firm repercussions. He emphasized that the election commission must be allowed to operate independently, without interference from any party.
The remarks came as the state’s municipal and panchayat polls are underway, with both the BJP and opposition parties closely monitoring the vote count. No official response from the BJP or the state government has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Gahlot warned senior bureaucrats and police officers that any collusion with political interests would be met with firm repercussions. He emphasized that the election commission must be allowed to operate independently, without interference from any party.
The remarks came as the state’s municipal and panchayat polls are underway, with both the BJP and opposition parties closely monitoring the vote count. No official response from the BJP or the state government has been recorded at the time of reporting.