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Rajasthan Congress Accuses BJP of Misusing Govt Machinery to Track Potential Candidates
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 10:35 AM
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Rajasthan Congress has alleged that the BJP is exploiting government machinery to identify and monitor prospective candidates for upcoming elections.
Rajasthan Congress has publicly accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing government machinery to track probable candidates for the forthcoming elections. The party claims that state officials are being directed to gather information on potential political contenders, a move that it says undermines the fairness of the electoral process. No specific details about the individuals or agencies involved have been released by the Congress leaders.
The allegation comes amid growing concerns over the use of public resources for partisan purposes. Rajasthan Congress has called for an independent inquiry into the matter, urging authorities to ensure that government tools remain free from political influence. The BJP has not yet responded to the accusations.
Observers note that such claims, if proven, could have significant implications for the state's electoral integrity and may prompt scrutiny from the Election Commission. The dispute highlights the intense rivalry between the two major parties as they prepare for the upcoming state polls.
The allegation comes amid growing concerns over the use of public resources for partisan purposes. Rajasthan Congress has called for an independent inquiry into the matter, urging authorities to ensure that government tools remain free from political influence. The BJP has not yet responded to the accusations.
Observers note that such claims, if proven, could have significant implications for the state's electoral integrity and may prompt scrutiny from the Election Commission. The dispute highlights the intense rivalry between the two major parties as they prepare for the upcoming state polls.