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Congress leaders Dotasra, Jooli accuse BJP of politicising Bundi board formation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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Congress state chief Govind Singh Dotasra and opposition leader Tikaram Jooli denounced the BJP‑led Rajasthan government for allegedly using the formation of a local board in Bundi as a political tool.
Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra and opposition figure Tikaram Jooli arrived in Bundi on Thursday and held a press briefing to protest the recent formation of a local board. The two leaders accused the BJP‑run state administration of turning the administrative process into a partisan exercise.
According to Dotasra, the timing and composition of the board were deliberately engineered to favour the ruling party’s allies, sidelining elected representatives from the opposition. Jooli echoed these concerns, saying the move undermines democratic norms and reflects a broader pattern of politicisation in Rajasthan’s local bodies.
The BJP and the Rajasthan government have not issued an official response to the allegations as of the time of publication. Observers note that the controversy could intensify political tensions ahead of upcoming local elections.
The board in question is responsible for overseeing development projects and public services in the Bundi district, making its impartial functioning critical for local governance. Both Congress leaders called for a transparent review and for the board to be constituted without political interference.
The incident adds to a series of disputes between the ruling party and the opposition over administrative appointments across the state, highlighting the fraught nature of centre‑state and party dynamics in Rajasthan.
According to Dotasra, the timing and composition of the board were deliberately engineered to favour the ruling party’s allies, sidelining elected representatives from the opposition. Jooli echoed these concerns, saying the move undermines democratic norms and reflects a broader pattern of politicisation in Rajasthan’s local bodies.
The BJP and the Rajasthan government have not issued an official response to the allegations as of the time of publication. Observers note that the controversy could intensify political tensions ahead of upcoming local elections.
The board in question is responsible for overseeing development projects and public services in the Bundi district, making its impartial functioning critical for local governance. Both Congress leaders called for a transparent review and for the board to be constituted without political interference.
The incident adds to a series of disputes between the ruling party and the opposition over administrative appointments across the state, highlighting the fraught nature of centre‑state and party dynamics in Rajasthan.