Jalore

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot faced a big defeat on Tuesday as he lost by over two lakh votes from the Jalore parliamentary constituency, the data available on the Election Commissionwebsite showed.

The exercise garnered criticism as leaders from the opposition including ex-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Thirteen constituencies will go to polls in the second and final phase of the 2024 general election in Rajasthan. Among the keenly-watched contests in the second phase is the fight for Jalore seat

In an apparent swipe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said "those who cannot win elections have deserted the field" and become Rajya Sabha members from Rajasthan

Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Jalore seat.

Several places in Sirohi, Ajmer, Pali, Karauli, Jaipur, Jalore, Tonk and Sikar faced waterlogging due to heavy rains.

A flood-like situation prevails in Jalore, Sirohi, Barmer and Pali districts that have been lashed by extremely heavy rainfall for two days, leaving many areas inundated and cutting off connectivity to several villages, the officials said.

Fifty-nine people were rescued on Sunday from Rajasthan's Jalore, Sirohi and Barmer districts which are facing a flood-like situation due to heavy rainfall caused by cyclonic storm Biparjoy, officials said.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Parts of Rajasthan have seen heavy rainfall this morning as Cyclone Biparjoy began moving towards the state. A "red" alert has been sounded for Jalore and Barmer districts.

Two children, including an eight-month-old boy, drowned in a pond in Rajasthan's Jalore district on Monday after their mother jumped into the water body along with them in an alleged suicide attempt, police said.

A couple jumped to their deaths in a canal with their five children in Rajasthan's Jalore district on Wednesday, police said.

Police have detained six people after a video of the assault surfaced on social media. They also slapped a case against the man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Facing financial trouble, a man threw his 11-month-old son into a canal in Rajasthan's Jalore district and lied to his wife that he had dropped him off at his father's place, according to police.

Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha said on Wednesday that if the Jalore Dalit boy's family does not get justice, the MLAs who joined the ruling Congress from BSP will not hesitate from withdrawing support to the government.

Miffed over cases of alleged atrocities on Dalits, Congress MLA Pana Chand Meghwal on Monday sent his resignation to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he does not have the right to stay as an MLA if he cannot protect the rights of his community.

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot faced a big defeat on Tuesday as he lost by over two lakh votes from the Jalore parliamentary constituency, the data available on the Election Commissionwebsite showed.

The exercise garnered criticism as leaders from the opposition including ex-Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Thirteen constituencies will go to polls in the second and final phase of the 2024 general election in Rajasthan. Among the keenly-watched contests in the second phase is the fight for Jalore seat

In an apparent swipe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said "those who cannot win elections have deserted the field" and become Rajya Sabha members from Rajasthan

Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Jalore seat.

Several places in Sirohi, Ajmer, Pali, Karauli, Jaipur, Jalore, Tonk and Sikar faced waterlogging due to heavy rains.

A flood-like situation prevails in Jalore, Sirohi, Barmer and Pali districts that have been lashed by extremely heavy rainfall for two days, leaving many areas inundated and cutting off connectivity to several villages, the officials said.

Fifty-nine people were rescued on Sunday from Rajasthan's Jalore, Sirohi and Barmer districts which are facing a flood-like situation due to heavy rainfall caused by cyclonic storm Biparjoy, officials said.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Parts of Rajasthan have seen heavy rainfall this morning as Cyclone Biparjoy began moving towards the state. A "red" alert has been sounded for Jalore and Barmer districts.

Two children, including an eight-month-old boy, drowned in a pond in Rajasthan's Jalore district on Monday after their mother jumped into the water body along with them in an alleged suicide attempt, police said.

A couple jumped to their deaths in a canal with their five children in Rajasthan's Jalore district on Wednesday, police said.

Police have detained six people after a video of the assault surfaced on social media. They also slapped a case against the man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Facing financial trouble, a man threw his 11-month-old son into a canal in Rajasthan's Jalore district and lied to his wife that he had dropped him off at his father's place, according to police.

Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha said on Wednesday that if the Jalore Dalit boy's family does not get justice, the MLAs who joined the ruling Congress from BSP will not hesitate from withdrawing support to the government.

Miffed over cases of alleged atrocities on Dalits, Congress MLA Pana Chand Meghwal on Monday sent his resignation to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he does not have the right to stay as an MLA if he cannot protect the rights of his community.