Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra, while attending a wedding in Bharatpur on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on the state's current political situation and the functioning of the BJP government. Dotasra expressed his confusion regarding who is truly governing the state, stating that it appears everyone is busy trying to undermine each other's positions.
Serious Allegations Against Bureaucracy
Dotasra leveled serious accusations against the state's bureaucracy, expressing concern that the bureaucracy itself might collectively work to oust the Chief Minister. He further voiced apprehension that with the way political 'leaves'. (positions) are being cut, leaders from Bharatpur might be next. This statement highlights the Congress's deep concern over the internal power struggles within the state government and the perceived dominance of administrative control over political leadership. According to Dotasra, this situation is detrimental to good governance, where administrative officials are allegedly overshadowing the elected political leadership.
Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent 'gamcha dance,' Dotasra claimed that the Prime Minister was merely copying him. He remarked, "PM Modi is copy-pasting me. But it lacks that essence, that vigor. His hand isn't moving, and even the gamcha (traditional scarf) gave up. " Dotasra sarcastically added that such a performance is only his forte, implying that the skill to perform the gamcha dance authentically belongs solely to him. This comment, while light-hearted, also contained a subtle jab at the Prime Minister's style amidst political rivalry.
Taunt on PM Modi's 'Gamcha Dance'
Criticism of Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham
Dotasra also sharply criticized State Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham. He expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, citing instances of police being beaten, criminals roaming freely, extortion by goons, and murders in Kuchaman and Jaipur, while he stated that criminals are openly issuing threats, and there is no one to hold them accountable. Dotasra questioned Bedham's competence, suggesting that the minister himself is trying to save his own skin and can't even manage the transfer of a single constable. He challenged Bedham to transfer a constable from Sikar to. Bharatpur, indicating the minister's perceived lack of control over his department.
BJP's Double Standards and False Promises
The Congress State President accused the BJP of adopting a double-faced policy, using phrases like 'licking their own spit' (going back on their word) and 'Ram on their lips, a dagger in their armpit' (hypocrisy). He stated that the BJP and RSS are people who say one thing and do another, harboring different intentions. Dotasra alleged that these individuals mislead the public with false promises to seize power, only to engage in corruption later and neglect the welfare of the people. This remark aimed to highlight the perceived discrepancy between the BJP's rhetoric and its actions, particularly concerning electoral promises and their implementation.
Delay in Local Body and Zila Parishad Elections
Regarding the Zila Parishad and local body elections, Dotasra accused the BJP government of deliberately delaying them. He pointed out that municipal body elections have not been held for six and a half years, and administrators have been appointed in all panchayats. Dotasra alleged that the BJP played a 'big game' by removing the Congress Pradhan in Bharatpur and has failed to conduct the Zila Pramukh elections for one and a half years. He questioned the relevance of the Zila Parishad's formation if elections aren't held, suggesting that the BJP might avoid conducting them altogether. He stated that the Congress is fighting this issue, with their members pursuing legal action in court. He cited the example of Anta, where he claimed the BJP has done nothing for two years, merely saving face by assigning charge to the District Collector to manage the Zila Parishad.
Questioning BJP Office 'Janata Darbar'
Responding to a question about the 'Janata Darbar' (public hearing) held at the BJP office, Dotasra questioned why the general public would go to the BJP office when BJP workers themselves admit that their grievances haven't been heard for two years. He suggested that ministers and in-charge ministers should instead sit in circuit houses, panchayat samitis, zila parishads, or district collectorates to listen to the public, while he also raised concerns about the attitude of officials, asking what the common public must endure if officials don't even open gates for prominent leaders. This critique questions the government's approach to direct public engagement and grievance redressal.
Transparency in Congress District President Appointments
Regarding the recent appointments to the District President posts, the Congress State President provided clarification. He stated that the organizational structure was created by the AICC High Command, while congress leaders gathered feedback from grassroots workers, and based on who was found most suitable, the High Command released the list. He explained that an AICC observer visited, gathered opinions from. Everyone, and the decision was made based on that feedback. Dotasra emphasized that there is no age restriction in these appointments. He took a dig at Prime Minister Modi, saying that Modi used to advocate for retirement after 75 years to sideline others, but when his own turn came, he claimed no such rule existed, while dotasra asserted that the Congress doesn't adopt such double standards.
