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CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka’s school visit in Jaipur’s Rampara‑Kanvarpura sparks protest, FIRs filed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:17 PM
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During a scheduled school visit in Rampara‑Kanvarpura, Jaipur, CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka faced a villagers' protest that turned violent, resulting in damage to his vehicle and FIRs against the accused.
CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka arrived in the village of Rampara‑Kanvarpura, near Jaipur, for a planned visit to a local school. Before he could enter the premises, a group of villagers confronted his entourage, voicing opposition to the event.
The confrontation escalated into a scuffle, with stone‑throwing and physical pushing reported. Several stones struck Ranka’s vehicle, shattering its windows. Police intervened and restored order, after which the leader’s team withdrew from the school.
Following the incident, the police registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against the individuals identified as participants in the violence. The school authorities also decided to shift the venue of the planned program to an alternate location for safety reasons.
Local officials confirmed that the FIRs have been filed under sections pertaining to assault and property damage. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights growing tensions in rural Rajasthan over political visits.
The event underscores the challenges faced by political figures when engaging with rural constituencies, especially in areas where local grievances can quickly turn confrontational.
The confrontation escalated into a scuffle, with stone‑throwing and physical pushing reported. Several stones struck Ranka’s vehicle, shattering its windows. Police intervened and restored order, after which the leader’s team withdrew from the school.
Following the incident, the police registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against the individuals identified as participants in the violence. The school authorities also decided to shift the venue of the planned program to an alternate location for safety reasons.
Local officials confirmed that the FIRs have been filed under sections pertaining to assault and property damage. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights growing tensions in rural Rajasthan over political visits.
The event underscores the challenges faced by political figures when engaging with rural constituencies, especially in areas where local grievances can quickly turn confrontational.