Rajasthan news & politics
The latest news from Rajasthan, where Bhajanlal Sharma (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, political gaffe.
Rajasthan BJP chief sparks controversy claiming India would stand with Pakistan against US
Madan Rathore, Rajasthan BJP chief, sparked controversy in Jaipur by stating India would stand with Pakistan if it fought the United States. Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) slammed him as "anti-national" on October 15, 2026. Rathore later clarified his statement was distorted and originally referred to an India-Pakistan cricket match.
Air India flight AI2030 diverted to Jaipur after technical glitch triggers Code 7500 alert
On October 14, 2026, Air India flight AI2030, a Boeing 787-9 carrying 293 passengers and 13 crew members, was diverted to Jaipur International Airport after the pilot transmitted Code 7500. Officials stated the alert was a technical glitch, not an actual hijack. After security checks by DGCA and police, the flight resumed and landed in Delhi at 3:10 p.m.
Air India flight AI2030 diverted to Jaipur International Airport following bomb threat
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, an Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur International Airport following a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed in an isolation bay for security checks. Shiv Dayal, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Malviya Nagar, confirmed the emergency landing. The pilot pressed ‘Squawk Code 7500’ before diversion.
Air India flight AI-2030 diverted to Jaipur after reported hijack alert
Air India flight AI-2030, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner traveling from Frankfurt, Germany to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur International Airport on Wednesday morning at 9.45 am. Following a reported hijack alert, security agencies conducted an inspection of the aircraft located 280 km from its destination. All passengers and crew are safe; the airline is offering complimentary rescheduling or full refunds.
Ashwani Kumar arrested for allegedly shooting anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota during Facebook live
Police arrested Ashwani Kumar in Salasar, Rajasthan on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for allegedly shooting anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa district. The murder occurred Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during a live Facebook session after Jhota confronted Kumar over alleged drug sales. Police also arrested an associate on Tuesday. Opposition parties criticized the AAP government for the law and order breakdown.
3 Rajasthan men arrested for stealing 250 kg almonds and ₹8,000 cash
V.V. Puram police arrested Kailash, 23, Dileep, 32, and Om Prakash, 26, from Rajasthan for allegedly breaking into a New Taragupet dry fruits shop on September 23. They stole 250 kg almonds, 10 kg pistachios, 10 kg cashew nuts, 10 kg other almonds, and ₹8,000 cash. Seemant Kumar Singh confirmed recovering ₹6.11 lakh worth of dry fruits and a car while searching for an absconding accused.
Ashok Gehlot urges Congress workers to unite against alleged BJP misuse of police
On Monday (October 12, 2026), senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot urged party workers to unite for the four-phase Panchayati Raj elections from October 22 to November 16. He warned that BJP will repeat the misuse of police and administration. Gehlot claimed Congress performed well in urban local body polls despite alleged irregularities, asserting the party will win rural areas.
BJP's Sankalp Patra promises 10 lakh jobs as Congress calls them election-time promises
Nitin Nabin visited Rajasthan on September 25, flagging off 90 campaign vehicles and advising leaders to address irregularities. The Bharatiya Janata Party released the Sankalp Patra manifesto for simultaneous panchayat elections. It promises healthcare, education, 10 lakh jobs, and infrastructure like 3,000 kilometres of roads. Bhajanlal Sharma held roadshows in 10 cities. Govind Singh Dotasra and Congress criticized the plan as election-time promises.
Rajasthan-cadre officer Prakash Rajpurohit appointed Deputy Election Commissioner until April 8, 2030
Prakash Rajpurohit, a Rajasthan-cadre officer, was appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India (ECI) until April 8, 2030. He replaces Sanjay Kumar, who was repatriated after managing electoral rolls and IT divisions. The appointment follows concerns by S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding Dr. Seema Khanna's files bypassing Manish Garg following her promotion to Level 15.
Rajasthan police allegedly detain 3 Cockroach Janta Party activists before Jantar Mantar protest
On October 9, 2026, Rajasthan police allegedly detained three Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists before a protest at Jantar Mantar. Deepak Baliyan was picked up from Mankheda village, while Sanju Verma was held in Reengus and Geegraj Jodli faced house arrest in Neem Ka Thana. Kavita Srivastava of People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned the actions. Nine trains to New Delhi were cancelled.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviews Isarda dam to supply water by next month
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas visited Tonk district on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to review the Isarda dam project on the Banas river. The high-tech dam aims to supply water to urban areas by next month and neighboring Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts. Phase two will increase Ramgarh dam capacity to 10.77 thousand million cubic feet.
Police seize ₹7.5 lakh of banned synthetic nylon glass-coated manja from Abhishek Singh
On October 6, the Charminar Zone Task Force and Kalapathar police apprehended Abhishek Singh, 26, in Kalapathar. They seized 10 cartons containing 480 bobbins of banned Mono Gold synthetic nylon glass-coated manja worth approximately ₹7.5 lakh. Singh allegedly ordered the stock from Mohsin in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to sell at higher prices for Sankranti. Further investigation is under way.
