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Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of horse-trading in Rajasthan civic polls
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:16 AM
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Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleged that the BJP misused the administration and indulged in horse-trading during the state's civic polls.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the conduct of civic body elections in the state. Gehlot claimed that the BJP used the state administration to influence the electoral outcome.
He further accused the ruling party of engaging in horse-trading during the civic polls, suggesting that the democratic process was undermined. The veteran Congress leader's remarks point to concerns over the fairness of local elections in Rajasthan.
Gehlot's statements have added to the ongoing political tussle between the Congress and the BJP in the state, with the opposition raising questions about the use of official machinery during the polls.
He further accused the ruling party of engaging in horse-trading during the civic polls, suggesting that the democratic process was undermined. The veteran Congress leader's remarks point to concerns over the fairness of local elections in Rajasthan.
Gehlot's statements have added to the ongoing political tussle between the Congress and the BJP in the state, with the opposition raising questions about the use of official machinery during the polls.