Rajasthan CM Slams Ashok Gehlot’s ‘Intezaar Shastra’ Campaign as Misleading

March 27, 2026

Jaipur: A sharp political exchange unfolded in Rajasthan as Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a strong attack on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for running a digital campaign named “Intezaar Shastra”.

Chief Minister Sharma, on Thursday, dismissed Gehlot’s campaign as misleading, calling it not just an “Intezaar Shastra” (doctrine of waiting) but a “Jhooth Shastra” (doctrine of lies).

He recalled the tenure of the previous Congress government and highlighted incidents of recruitment and examination paper leaks.

BJP Government Taking Action Against Irregularities

Sharma said that under the current BJP government’s tenure, such incidents have significantly reduced, and several accused have been sent to jail.

He also mentioned alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during the previous Congress government’s tenure and claimed that action is being taken against those involved, including officials and political leaders under the current BJP-led state government.

Warning Against Corruption

“The falsehoods of hollow ‘magic’ merely create illusion; remember this, the turn of everyone involved in corruption will eventually come,” Chief Minister Sharma added.

He asserted, “Anyone, absolutely anyone, who has committed any form of irregularity or corruption will not be spared. They will inevitably end up behind bars.”

Gehlot Defends ‘Intezaar Shastra’ Campaign

Earlier on Thursday, Gehlot spoke to the media on the ‘Intezaar Shastra’ campaign. He said, “Yes, we are running this campaign precisely to exert pressure on the current BJP government. Our objective is to highlight the buildings that have already been constructed across Rajasthan and lie unused.”

He added that the campaign aims to focus on dormant projects like the Social Science Institute and the Gandhi Museum, as well as other pending constructions like the IPD Tower. “Everyone is watching this, the entire state is watching. Consequently, we are exerting pressure on the current BJP government,” he said.