Ashok Gehlot Slams Rajasthan Speaker Over Extra Cameras in Assembly
In a heated political showdown in Jaipur, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has fired sharp accusations at Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani. Gehlot claims the Speaker committed a "serious crime" by installing extra cameras to spy on opposition leaders. This controversy has sparked a major row in Rajasthan politics, raising questions about privacy and power in the state Assembly.
Speaking to reporters at the State Congress headquarters on Saturday, Gehlot pointed out that two additional cameras popped up in the House. He says their control system sits right in the Speaker’s chamber, where only Devnani or his private secretary can access the footage. "This is a huge violation," Gehlot said. "Why would the Speaker install cameras aimed at the opposition benches to monitor their private talks? It’s time for a full investigation into this Rajasthan Assembly camera scandal."
Gehlot didn’t stop there. He also slammed the Speaker for recent comments targeting State Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra. Devnani reportedly questioned if Dotasra even qualifies as an MLA, and Gehlot calls it out of line. "How can the Speaker declare an elected member unfit, especially when he’s not even present?" Gehlot asked. He added that casual chats during House breaks aren’t official business, so the Speaker has no right to turn them into debates or judgments.
The veteran Congress leader demands a deep probe into the cameras’ installation and funding. "The Governor must step in and investigate," Gehlot urged. "Everyone in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly deserves to know who ordered these extra cameras and who footed the bill."
Shifting gears to bigger election worries, Gehlot warned about rising "vote theft" across India. "Word is spreading in every village—elections are getting rigged by stealing votes," he said. "This threatens our democracy. The Election Commission must ensure free and fair polls; that’s their top job. Back in Partition days, we held elections with zero resources, but people trusted the system. Now, even the Commission’s top officials face scrutiny."
Gehlot called on Rajasthan citizens to join the Congress campaign against vote theft. "Let’s unite to safeguard your voting rights and protect democracy," he appealed. As tensions boil in Rajasthan politics, this clash highlights growing concerns over Assembly surveillance and electoral integrity.
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