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Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena dismissed the phone tapping controversy as an outdated concern while visiting the Agro Business Management Campus. He highlighted how he was content with his Cabinet responsibilities and addressed student coaching freedom under stringent regulations. Despite earlier resignation turmoil, Meena maintained a diplomatic stance regarding meetings and photos with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Looking forward, he supported an impartial investigation into allegations at Swami Keshwanand Agriculture University.

Key Points: Kirodi Lal Meena Dismisses Rajasthan Phone Tapping as Old News

  • Meena satisfied with Agriculture Minister role
  • Dismissed phone tapping as an old issue
  • Emphasized regulation of coaching fees
  • Called for impartial probe in university scandal
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Rajasthan farm minister Kirodi Lal Meena terms phone tapping row an old issue

Kirodi Lal Meena, Rajasthan Farm Minister, downplays phone tapping dispute while highlighting Cabinet satisfaction and educational reforms.

"One should change according to the weather. - Kirodi Lal Meena"

Jaipur, March 25

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister, Kirodi Lal Meena, on Tuesday attended the agriculture fair organised by the Rajasthan Agriculture University and expressed satisfaction with the work that he was doing in the state Cabinet.

During his visit, Kirodi Lal Meena engaged with students at the Agro Business Management Campus and stated, "I am satisfied to be the Agriculture Minister of Rajasthan.”

When asked about the phone tapping issue that rocked the state, Meena dismissed it as an “old matter.”

Responding to the media's questions about the changed stance about his role, Meena remarked, "One should change according to the weather."

It needs to be mentioned here that Meena had earlier resigned as state minister and was not attending Cabinet meetings as well.

Later, he accused the Rajasthan government of phone tapping that led to a lot of embarrassment for the BJP and bad blood.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma, is reportedly scheduled to visit Bikaner on Wednesday, while Meena arrived a day earlier.

When asked about his recent interactions with the Chief Minister, Meena downplayed speculation over his absence in photos, saying, "What difference does it make? Sometimes we meet, sometimes we don't. We will also get a photo clicked."

Regarding the new coaching Bill which was sent to the select committee on Monday after a thorough discussion, Meena stated that students should have the freedom to pursue coaching after passing 10th grade, but emphasised the need for regulation.

"The public should not be exploited, and parents should not face excessive financial burdens. This Bill is in the interest of students, parents, and coaching institutes. However, no one should have unchecked authority, and coaching fees must be controlled," he asserted.

On the issue involving Vice Chancellor Arun Kumar of Swami Keshwanand Agriculture University, where allegations surfaced about Kumar’s daughter’s name appearing in multiple research projects, Meena stated that an “impartial investigation will be conducted, and if wrongdoing is found, action will be taken."

- IANS

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