Jaipur, Oct 1
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra, accusing him of deep-rooted corruption and hypocrisy.
Reacting to Dotasra's recent remarks, Dilawar said, "Only Govind Dotasra can speak lies and deceit even on his birthday. Congress politics is synonymous with corruption and double standards."
Dilawar alleged that during the previous Congress government, the Education Department was turned into a hub of corruption, with large-scale irregularities in teacher transfers.
"Dotasra turned the Education Department into a den of plunder," he said, adding that transfers were openly sold under his watch.
Referring to a Teachers' Day event during the tenure of then Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Dilawar said, "Even teachers publicly told the CM that money was being demanded for transfers. Dotasra's arrogance should have ended that day."
In contrast, he claimed that under the current BJP government, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, all transfers are being conducted with complete transparency and merit-based criteria. "The BJP is committed to clean governance," he said.
Dilawar also accused Dotasra of being distressed over losing power, stating, "His real pain is not losing the election -- it's losing the opportunity to profit. His politics have always revolved around money and postings."
He further cited a Transparency International report, which, according to him, ranked Rajasthan as the number one state in corruption related to transfers during the Congress regime.
Addressing Dotasara's criticism of weapon worship (Shastra Poojan), Dilawar retorted, "Demons fear weapons, and Congress is troubled by our traditions. Weapon worship is a proud part of Indian culture and will continue regardless of Congress's objections."
Dilawar's remarks mark another escalation in the ongoing war of words between Rajasthan's ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, as both sides prepare for key electoral battles ahead.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I agree corruption in transfers needs to be addressed, this sounds more like political mudslinging. Both parties should focus on improving education quality rather than trading accusations. Our children's future is at stake here.
As someone who works in education sector, I can confirm transfer corruption was rampant. Teachers were treated like commodities. Hope the new system brings some dignity back to the profession. 🤞
Why bring Shastra Poojan into education discussion? Stick to the topic! Corruption in transfers is a serious issue that affects thousands of teachers and ultimately our students. Let's keep the debate focused on governance.
My sister is a teacher in Rajasthan and she had to wait 3 years for a transfer because we couldn't pay the "fees" demanded. This corruption destroys the morale of honest educators. Hope the new government delivers on its promises! ðŸ‘
Transparency International report mentioned here should be made public. If Congress was indeed number one in transfer corruption, people deserve to see the evidence. Otherwise, it's just political rhetoric before elections.
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