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BJP Rajasthan chief Madan Rathore slams Ashok Gehlot, cites party rift after local elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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BJP state president Madan Rathore rebuked former CM Ashok Gehlot’s remarks after the recent local body polls, alleging a widening leadership clash within the Congress.
After the conclusion of Rajasthan's recent panchayat elections, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot made statements that drew criticism from the ruling party. BJP state president Madan Rathore seized the moment to launch a pointed rebuttal, questioning Gehlot's narrative and positioning it as a sign of internal discord within the opposition.
Rathore highlighted what he described as a growing distance between the Congress party organization in Rajasthan and its former chief minister. He asserted that the alleged estrangement reflects a broader leadership tussle that could affect the party's cohesion ahead of upcoming state-level contests.
The exchange underscores the heightened political temperature in the state following the local body results, with both parties seeking to frame the narrative in their favor. While Rathore’s comments aim to portray the Congress as fragmented, analysts note that such intra‑party criticisms are a common feature of Rajasthan's competitive political landscape.
No new policy announcements or concrete actions were disclosed during the exchange; the focus remained on political positioning ahead of future electoral battles.
Rathore highlighted what he described as a growing distance between the Congress party organization in Rajasthan and its former chief minister. He asserted that the alleged estrangement reflects a broader leadership tussle that could affect the party's cohesion ahead of upcoming state-level contests.
The exchange underscores the heightened political temperature in the state following the local body results, with both parties seeking to frame the narrative in their favor. While Rathore’s comments aim to portray the Congress as fragmented, analysts note that such intra‑party criticisms are a common feature of Rajasthan's competitive political landscape.
No new policy announcements or concrete actions were disclosed during the exchange; the focus remained on political positioning ahead of future electoral battles.