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Ashok Gahlot alleges crore‑scale offers to councillors after Rajasthan local body elections
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 08:15 PM
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Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot claimed that councillors were pressured with multi‑crore offers during the formation of boards after the recent local body polls in Rajasthan.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – In the aftermath of the recent local body elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot publicly accused members of the newly formed boards of being offered multi‑crore sums to secure their support. The allegations, made during a press briefing, suggest that political pressure and financial inducements were used to influence the composition of district and municipal committees.
Gahlot asserted that the offers were not limited to a few individuals but involved a broader group of councillors across the state. He demanded a thorough investigation by the state's anti‑corruption agencies and warned that any proven misconduct would attract strict legal action.
The opposition parties have called for a joint inquiry, while the ruling party has yet to comment on the specifics of the alleged offers. The controversy adds to the already heated political climate in Rajasthan following the election results, with parties vying for control over local governance structures.
No official response has been received from the accused councillors or the board members, and the matter remains under scrutiny as authorities consider the next steps.
Gahlot asserted that the offers were not limited to a few individuals but involved a broader group of councillors across the state. He demanded a thorough investigation by the state's anti‑corruption agencies and warned that any proven misconduct would attract strict legal action.
The opposition parties have called for a joint inquiry, while the ruling party has yet to comment on the specifics of the alleged offers. The controversy adds to the already heated political climate in Rajasthan following the election results, with parties vying for control over local governance structures.
No official response has been received from the accused councillors or the board members, and the matter remains under scrutiny as authorities consider the next steps.