Ashok Gehlot: Pre-Election Cash Distribution Undermines Democracy
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Gehlot: Cash Distribution Before Elections is 'Murder of Democracy'
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News18•20-02-2026, 19:15
Gehlot: Cash Distribution Before Elections is 'Murder of Democracy'
•Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticizes alleged cash distribution before elections, calling it a "murder of democracy."
•He highlights Supreme Court's observations on pre-election freebies and cash transfers, citing reports from Bihar where cash was allegedly distributed.
•Gehlot accuses the state government of neglecting the Marwar region in its budget and questions delays in the Barmer Refinery inauguration.
•He alleges that violence persists due to governments pursuing divisive agendas and criticizes the Centre and UP government for promoting social discord.
•Gehlot expresses confidence in Congress' prospects in upcoming local body polls, despite alleged delays in conducting them.
