**Alwar (Rajasthan): Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully on Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th Birth Anniversary**
On the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Tika Ram Jully, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, paid tribute to the pivotal roles played by Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in securing India’s independence.
However, Jully expressed concern over ideological contradictions, stating that those linked to Gandhi’s assassination continue to operate in his name. He criticized events such as the “Shastra Pooja” (worship of weapons) being conducted in universities under government patronage, arguing that such activities politicize the education system.
Highlighting recent tensions, Jully brought attention to the assault and arrest of NSUI students, noting that their vehicles were vandalized and students were detained at various locations. He urged the police to exercise their duties within the constitutional framework, cautioning against acting as agents of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Turning to the state’s healthcare scenario, Jully launched serious accusations against Rajasthan’s medical system. He lamented the decline of once globally renowned schemes like the Chiranjeevi Yojana, claiming that these health initiatives are now “on ventilators.” Additionally, he alleged the distribution of expired medicines to patients, resulting in multiple deaths.
The Leader of Opposition also addressed worsening law and order in Rajasthan, citing persistent issues such as theft, robbery, loot, and drug abuse. Criticizing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Jully said the CM frequently leaves for Delhi instead of focusing on governance and resolving state problems.
Reacting to a viral video from Sikar where a young man reportedly drove over a cow, Jully condemned the act as indicative of a disturbing mindset. He called for such incidents to be properly investigated and dealt with, rather than overlooked.
Furthermore, Jully accused the government of lacking control over ministers’ decisions, ignoring MLAs’ voices, and neglecting complaints from party workers.
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