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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Resistance to return of expelled Congress netas
Jaipur: More than 10 former Congress members, including ex-MLAs and ex-MPs who were suspended or expelled, are seeking to rejoin the party ahead of upcoming local body elections in Rajasthan. Their potential return, however, faces resistance due to internal party politics. While many within the Congress support their reinstatement, some party functionaries have expressed opposition. PCC president Govind Singh Dotasra has maintained an open stance on the matter, saying, "If there is no controversy related to anyone, we will not stop anyone from returning to the party." He added that while the Congress high command's decisions would prevail, there was no specific "formula" governing party readmission. Among those seeking readmission are former MLA Ameen Khan from Sheo, ex-Barmer MLA Mewaram Jain, and Balendu Singh Shekhawat, son of a former Speaker. Khan and Shekhawat were expelled last year for anti-party activities following complaints from party members, including Barmer MP Ummedaram Beniwal and Vaibhav Gehlot, during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Others seeking a return include former MP and MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa and former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Divert Indus River water to western Raj: MLA to Centre
Jaipur: Independent MLA from Sheo, Ravindra Singh Bhati , Tuesday called on the Union govt to take urgent and strategic action to divert water from Indus River and its tributaries to drought-hit districts of western Rajasthan. Bhati demanded a reassessment of Indus Water Treaty , allowing India to reallocate water flowing into Pakistan to its own water-starved regions. "The additional water saved from not sending to Pakistan can be diverted to districts like Jodhpur, Hanumangarh, Sriganganagar, Jaisalmer and Barmer. I understand this requires resources, but both short-term and long-term planning can make this a reality," he said. tnn
