Rajasthan's District Reformation: Gehlot vs. BJP

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot defended his government's decision to create new districts, claiming it would increase administrative capacity and service delivery. He criticized the new BJP government's decision to review the formation through a Cabinet sub-committee, questioning their motives and highlighting the work done under his leadership.

In a significant political development, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has staunchly defended his government's decision to carve out new districts. Gehlot stated that the move aimed to enhance administrative capacity and improve service delivery across Rajasthan.

This comes in the wake of the new BJP government announcing a review of these newly formed districts. The review will be conducted by a Cabinet sub-committee, prompting Gehlot to question the motives behind it. He suggested that the review could either consider the geographical and developmental needs of Rajasthan or, conversely, seek to overturn the previous government's decision for political reasons.

Gehlot emphasized that his administration's formation of new districts was based on a report by a committee led by retired IAS officer Ramlubhaya. He contended that Rajasthan, with its expansive geography, necessitated an increase in districts, citing comparisons with other states. Under his leadership, the number of districts in Rajasthan rose from 33 to 53.

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