In a sharp political attack, the Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan, Tikaram Jully, has launched a scathing critique against Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. On Wednesday, Jully described the CM's support for the VB-G RAM G Act as a direct betrayal of the state's rural environment and its impoverished communities.
A Stab in the Back for Rural Rajasthan
Jully did not mince words, framing the Chief Minister's stance as a profound act of treachery. He argued that it was deeply ironic for Bhajan Lal Sharma, whose political roots are firmly planted in the panchayati raj system, to now champion a scheme that he believes undermines the very foundation of village self-governance. According to Jully, this move goes beyond mere political maneuvering.
"This is not just political opportunism, but a historic betrayal of rural democracy," Jully stated emphatically. He positioned the CM as having turned his back on the grassroots system that nurtured his career, becoming instead a "brand ambassador" for policies that strangle the rights of gram sabhas.
From Rural Leader to Delhi's Messenger?
Jully further expressed his dismay over the Chief Minister's apparent shift in allegiance. He labeled it a misfortune for Rajasthan that a leader hailing from a rural background is now predominantly echoing the directives of the BJP's high command in New Delhi.
"Instead of protecting Rajasthan's interests, he has become a mere messenger of New Delhi," Jully accused. This criticism paints a picture of a state leadership that prioritizes central party diktats over local welfare and environmental concerns, particularly those affecting the rural poor.
The Core of the Controversy
The heart of the dispute lies in the perceived impact of the VB-G RAM G Act. While the exact provisions of the act are not detailed in the initial statement, Jully's condemnation suggests it involves centralizing powers or making decisions that traditionally fall under the purview of village councils (Gram Sabhas). His rhetoric frames the act as an existential threat to rural autonomy and environmental protection in the state.
The opposition's strategy is clear: to isolate Chief Minister Sharma from his core rural constituency by portraying his support for the act as a fundamental contradiction of his political origins and a surrender of state interests to central authority.
