Rajasthan’s law enforcement is on life support, according to Congress stalwart Ashok Gehlot, who tore into the BJP government following the abduction, rape, and savage killing of a young student in Bikaner. The former CM’s remarks from New Delhi come amid outrage over the Ranjitpura tragedy that has horrified the nation.
In a poignant X post, Gehlot described the crime as a profound disgrace to the state, far beyond a mere offense. ‘Post the arrival of the Parchi government, law and order is entirely on ventilator,’ he stated, highlighting the terror now haunting Rajasthan’s daughters. He implored CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to prioritize real action over hollow speeches and publicity stunts.
The victim, an eighth-grader from the Sain community en route to her exam, fell prey to unimaginable savagery, igniting region-wide protests. Gehlot called for swift arrests, fast-track justice, and punishments severe enough to deter future atrocities. ‘The state can’t endure more such cries,’ he emphasized.
PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra termed it a heartbreaking scandal, slamming the BJP’s utter incompetence in safeguarding women. Girls’ reluctance to attend school signals a deep crisis, he said, demanding the government rouse from its complacency and ensure rigorous penalties.
This incident fits into a pattern of rising crimes under BJP stewardship, fueling opposition narratives of systemic failure. As public sentiment boils, the onus is on the ruling dispensation to rebuild confidence through decisive measures, lest the political storm engulfs them.