GG News Bureau
Jaipur, 31st Dec. The Bhajanlal Sharma-led government in Rajasthan has taken a significant decision to revoke the creation of 17 new districts and 3 divisions established during the tenure of the previous Ashok Gehlot government.
Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel explained that the decision was made after a thorough review of the cultural, practical, and demographic aspects surrounding the formation of these administrative units. “The previous government ignored these critical considerations. After reassessment, we found no necessity for these districts,” he said.
Minister Patel highlighted that the creation of these new districts imposed an unnecessary financial burden on the state’s economy. He criticized the earlier decision, stating, “There was no provision for creating new administrative positions or offices. The move disregarded the state’s financial resources and lacked any practical need.”
The minister pointed out that in the past 67 years, Rajasthan had added only seven districts. However, the previous government announced 17 new districts and 3 divisions within just two weeks, terming it an “imprudent decision.” He further alleged that the decision was rushed and politically motivated, taken right before the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of assembly elections.
This rollback is seen as a measure to streamline governance and reduce unnecessary fiscal pressures on the state treasury.
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