Sachin Saini is Special Correspondent for Rajasthan. He covers politics, tourism, forest, home, panchayati raj and rural development, and development journalism.
Articles by Sachin Saini
Schemes fail to break trend as Rajasthan votes out incumbent
The Congress suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party as it won only 69 out of the 199 seats that went to the polls on November 25
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Poll results in heartland unexpected, will continue working for people: Gehlot
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wrested power from the Congress in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh and retained it in Madhya Pradesh
Published on Dec 03, 2023 06:36 PM IST
BJP races ahead in Rajasthan, maintains comfortable lead over Congress
Commenting on the trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state chief CP Joshi said this is the beginning of the defeat of injustice
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 11:26 AM IST
Gehlot seeks probe by retired SC judge into BJP’s conspiracies
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the ED and the Income Tax department have conducted over 50 raids in Rajasthan while questioning what happened after that
Published on Nov 23, 2023 02:06 PM IST
In Sardarpura bastion, Rajasthan CM Gehlot’s clout overrides BJP’s charge
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot is aiming for a sixth term as legislator in the upcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan.
Updated on Nov 12, 2023 04:49 AM IST
Poll-bound | The key strategists in Rajasthan's upcoming elections
In the Congress, CM Ashok Gehlot is holding the reins; in the BJP, while the high command proposes, on-ground leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore disposes
Published on Nov 10, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Rajasthan election: The sway of religion in battleground Pokhran
With crucial Rajasthan polls less than 20 days away, on ground at Pokhran, the conversation is not around nationalism, but a communal cleavage among residents.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 03:17 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Pokhran (jaisalmer)
Rajasthan polls: In Osian, it is direct contest between Congress and BJP
The Osian constituency, with around 260,000 voters, is dominated by two communities– the Jat and the Rajput. A rough estimation of caste equation – 60,000 Jat, 40,000 Rajput, Bishnoi 20,000, Mali, 22,000, and SC/ST, around 40,000
Published on Nov 05, 2023 02:23 PM IST
Rajasthan polls: Congress releases 6th list, leaves Bharatpur for RLD
The Congress has denied a ticket to chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s loyalist and minister Mahesh Joshi from Hawa Mahal constituency.
Updated on Nov 05, 2023 11:04 AM IST
Rajasthan election: Congress releases 4th list of candidates, denies ticket to 8 sitting MLAs
The Congress on Tuesday released its fourth list of 56 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections, dropping eight sitting legislators.
Published on Oct 31, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Rajasthan polls: Law on old pension, free laptops among five new Cong guarantees
Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, Gehlot said that they will introduce a law to ensure that a new government is not able to roll back OPS.
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 07:47 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
ED raids Congress Rajasthan chief, sends notice to CM’s son
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid on the home of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasara and issued a notice to Vaibhav Gehlot, son of chief minister Ashok Gehlot, sparking a political row in the state ahead of the upcoming elections. The Congress alleged that the central agencies were acting at the behest of the BJP, while the BJP argued that the raids were justified. Rajasthan goes to the polls on November 25.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur/new Delhi
Weeks before Rajasthan election, ED raids state Congress chief’s premises
The raids came three days after chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre of misusing the ED to harass the ruling Congress in Rajasthan
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 11:30 AM IST
Congress promises LPG at ₹500, ₹10k to woman head of family if voted to power
Ahead of the state polls scheduled for November 25, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Ardawata village of Jhunjhunu district, said that the promises and schemes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre are “hollow”
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 06:50 PM IST
Rajasthan polls: Former chief secy, 35 MLAs inCong’s second list of 43 candidates
The second list of the Congress, which is aiming to retain power in the desert state, came a day after the ruling party announced its first list of 33 candidates
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 05:24 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Gehlot aims to counter BJP’s Hindutva plank
To counter BJP's Hindutva plank, the Congress govt has allocated ₹3000 cr for bovine welfare, increased honorarium for priests, and spent on temple development
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Congress hopes old pension plan may bolster prospects in Rajasthan elections
The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan is hopeful that the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme will help the party ‘s cause in the coming state elections, just as it did in Himachal Pradesh late last year, Congress leaders said.
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 07:08 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Rajasthan election 2023: Congress looks to buck the trend; BJP eyes power
Rajasthan has seen 11 elections in last five decades, with the incumbent government managing to win just twice, in 1985 and 1993
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 02:02 AM IST
Rajasthan polls: Congress, BJP look to break the trend, set new precedent
The incumbent Congress aims to win the state and break the three-decade old trend of power being shared between Congress and BJP alternately
Published on Oct 09, 2023 02:17 PM IST
CM announces caste survey across Rajasthan ahead of elections
The order was issued by the department of social justice and empowerment after the state cabinet approved it.
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Rajasthan CM has faith that Modi will take care of things: PM takes swipe at Gehlot
PM Modi was in Jodhpur for a public meeting in Ravan ka Chabutra ground to inaugurate several projects worth ₹5,000 crore
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 05:19 PM IST
Age bar, refunds: Rajasthan panel's likely steps to stem Kota suicides
The 15-member panel was set up by the Rajasthan government on August 17 against the backdrop of mounting outrage over student suicides in Kota.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 11:09 AM IST
NTCA approves expansion of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan: Official
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the proposal, and now approximate 1,900 sq km of protected area will add to these reserves as buffer
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 04:50 PM IST
HT interview | ‘Wanted to be Cong chief; it’s a 100 times better job’: Gehlot
Gehlot said he is confident of repeating his 1998 feat of winning 153 seats in the 200-member Rajasthan assembly
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 04:25 AM IST
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Union minister of environment, forest and climate change, Bhupender Yadav described it as a giant leap for wildlife conservation in Rajasthan
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Gehlot directs to form panel to check student suicides in Kota
According to police records, 21 cases of suicides have been reported among students preparing for competitive exams in Kota district.
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 03:55 AM IST
Modi and Shah to lead BJP’s election campaign blitz in Rajasthan
Elections to the 200-member Rajasthan legislative assembly are scheduled for later this year, along with Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Mizoram
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 04:56 AM IST
Raj witnessed 27% increase in tiger population in 2022, currently has 88: Report
According to the state forest department officials, the number of tigers in Rajasthan has increased to around 120 in 2023, including the cubs till date
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 06:56 PM IST
PMO hits back after Gehlot says wasn’t allowed to address event
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged his speech was cancelled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event, while the PMO charged that the CM was invited but his office said he would “not be able to join”
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Gehlot says his speech at Modi’s Rajasthan event cancelled, PMO says not true
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said his address listing demands, including scrapping the Agniveer scheme and loan waiver, was removed from the schedule for the event in Sikar
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 01:27 PM IST
