Jaipur, Feb 3 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly experienced significant disruptions on Tuesday during discussions regarding the Governor’s address. This turmoil was triggered by BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani, who made comments concerning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, prompting fierce objections from the opposition.

Kriplani accused Rahul Gandhi of making unfounded claims linked to an unpublished book, raising questions about his credibility. The Leader of the Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, immediately interjected, asserting that individuals not part of the House should not be referenced during discussions.

The situation quickly escalated into a fiery exchange between the ruling party and the opposition, resulting in loud protests within the House.

In the midst of the growing chaos, the Speaker adjourned the House for 15 minutes at 4:24 PM. Upon resuming, ongoing sloganeering necessitated yet another adjournment. Tensions heightened further during a pointed exchange between Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra and Education Minister Madan Dilawar.

Dotasra accused the minister of sabotaging the education system, stating, “Don’t ruin education. Teachers were first tasked with chasing away dogs and then assigned to Ram Katha. School enrollment has dropped by nearly 1.75 lakh students, with mid-session transfers being conducted.”

He also highlighted financial misconduct, challenging the government to respond: “If someone can manipulate even Rs 5,000, they can do anything.” In response, Dilawar claimed that teachers had informed the former Chief Minister about Dotasra accepting bribes.

The Leader of the Opposition objected vigorously, prompting the Speaker to assure that the comments would be removed from the record.

Dotasra dismissed the accusations, stating, “My grandfather taught me not to throw stones in the mud, as the mud splashes back.”

He called for a CBI investigation into paper leaks over the past 12 years, alleging they occurred during both former and current administrations, including REET, NEET, RAS, and university examinations.

Additionally, he accused the government of neglecting school infrastructure, citing a lack of toilets and inadequate facilities, and criticized the minister for prioritizing religious events over educational reforms.

“In two years, you haven’t made even eight tweets about educational innovation,” he remarked. Dotasra also raised broader issues, criticizing the government regarding the ERCP, Panchayat elections, and MNREGA, insisting that ERCP be designated a national project.

He argued that Rajasthan’s interests were compromised in the Yamuna water agreement, condemning the government for spending Rs 100 crore on an event with Union Home Minister Amit Shah rather than focusing on public welfare.

During the assembly session, Kriplani targeted Rahul Gandhi for discussing the Doklam issue in Parliament, referencing an unpublished book by a former Army Chief. He argued that citing unpublished material in Parliament was inappropriate and that as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi should adhere to the rules established by the Speaker.

Kriplani further indicated that while several Congress leaders were present in the Assembly, they did not speak out against the nation, implying that Rahul Gandhi did so. This statement incited strong reactions from the opposition side.

Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully insisted that the remarks should be removed from the proceedings, claiming it was improper to comment on someone not part of the House. Following this, Congress MLAs surged into the well of the House, chanting slogans and creating a commotion.

As tensions heightened, a fierce exchange erupted between ruling party members and the opposition. Defending his statements, Kriplani noted that Dotasra had previously criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah within the House, and those remarks were not expunged. “If those comments were permitted, what is wrong with mine?” he contended.

The situation soon spiraled into chaos, compelling the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings for another 15 minutes at 4:24 PM. When the House reconvened, persistent disruptions and slogans led to yet another adjournment.