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Congress chief Dotasra accuses BJP's Chaturvedi of meddling in Rajasthan Cricket Association elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:15 PM
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Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra alleged that BJP leader Arun Chaturvedi tried to influence the Rajasthan Cricket Association election process, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Chaturvedi.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – The internal dispute over the upcoming Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections intensified on Monday as Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra publicly accused BJP leader Arun Chaturvedi of attempting to sway the voting process. Dotasra claimed that Chaturvedi and his supporters were influencing candidates and mobilising party workers to tilt the election in favour of their preferred faction.
Chaturvedi responded immediately, dismissing the allegations as unfounded and urging Dotasra to study the historical precedents of such accusations before making them. He asserted that the RCA election is being conducted under the guidelines of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and that any interference would be swiftly addressed by the governing body.
Both leaders highlighted the political undertones that often accompany sports administration elections in the state, noting that the outcome could affect the allocation of resources and development projects for cricket in Rajasthan. The RCA has not yet released an official statement on the matter, and the election schedule remains unchanged.
Election officials from the BCCI have been asked to monitor the process closely to ensure transparency. Observers from the state’s sports ministry are also expected to be present during the voting to deter any undue influence.
The controversy underscores the growing intersection of politics and sports governance in India, where party affiliations frequently shape the leadership of regional sporting bodies.
Chaturvedi responded immediately, dismissing the allegations as unfounded and urging Dotasra to study the historical precedents of such accusations before making them. He asserted that the RCA election is being conducted under the guidelines of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and that any interference would be swiftly addressed by the governing body.
Both leaders highlighted the political undertones that often accompany sports administration elections in the state, noting that the outcome could affect the allocation of resources and development projects for cricket in Rajasthan. The RCA has not yet released an official statement on the matter, and the election schedule remains unchanged.
Election officials from the BCCI have been asked to monitor the process closely to ensure transparency. Observers from the state’s sports ministry are also expected to be present during the voting to deter any undue influence.
The controversy underscores the growing intersection of politics and sports governance in India, where party affiliations frequently shape the leadership of regional sporting bodies.