Ruckus in Rajasthan Assembly Over Budget Debate

The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes as Congress MLAs criticized the state budget for lacking concrete measures for marginalized communities and essential sectors. Accusations flew about governance being influenced from Delhi. Heated exchanges ensued, leading to objections and uproar in the House as ministers clashed verbally.

Chaotic scenes unfolded in the Rajasthan Assembly on Monday, with Congress MLAs lambasting the state budget for its perceived inadequacies in addressing issues crucial to marginalized communities, employment, and education.

The debate on the 2024-25 budget was marked by accusations from Congress MLAs, who claimed that the governance of the state was being micromanaged via directives from Delhi, leaving ministers without the necessary support.

The tension escalated when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Education Minister Madan Dilawar clashed with Congress representatives over the budget's focus and personal remarks, resulting in a ruckus that prompted objections and demands for rectification from the Speaker.

(With inputs from agencies.)