Vasundhara Raje: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has ignited a fresh political debate in the state after she corrected party workers chanting slogans in her support. The incident occurred on Thursday (October 9) in Ratangarh, Churu, while Raje was returning from Bikaner after offering condolences on the demise of former Leader of Opposition, Rameshwar Dudi.
A Subtle Linguistic Shift with Big Implications
During her welcome, led by former minister Rajkumar Rinwa, party workers began chanting, "Humara Mukhyamantri kaisa ho, Vasundhara Raje jaisa ho... " (How should our Chief Minister be, like Vasundhara Raje? ). Raje promptly intervened, asking them to use 'jaisi' (feminine form) instead of 'jaisa' (masculine form). This seemingly minor correction has become a significant talking point in political circles, with various interpretations emerging.
Political analysts view Raje's gesture as more than just a lighthearted correction. They suggest it could be a deliberate move to assert her active presence in Rajasthan politics and maintain her hold on leadership, while with a substantial support base across the state, this statement is also seen as a clear message to her loyalists. Observers believe that Raje's words are politically significant and are likely to be discussed extensively within BJP politics for an extended period, shaping political perceptions.
Factionalism and Cordial Encounters
Interestingly, Raje's welcome in Ratangarh saw separate events organized by former BJP. MLAs Rajkumar Rinwa and Abhinesh Maharshi, highlighting existing factionalism within the party. Meanwhile, at the Bikaner airport, Vasundhara Raje had a cordial meeting with Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra. Dotasra light-heartedly mentioned waiting 26 minutes for her arrival, to which Raje responded, "That was good.
