In a significant turn of events, former volunteers associated with the now-defunct Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra scheme have taken to the streets, staging a protest at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak. This marks the first major agitation against the recently formed Bhajan Lal government in Rajasthan, just within a month of its tenure. The protestors express their discontent over what they perceive as an erroneous decision by the government.
The Bhajan Lal government recently issued an order discontinuing the Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra scheme, initiated by the previous Gehlot government. Protesters argue that this decision will adversely impact the livelihoods of approximately 5,000 youth in the state. The opposition Congress party seizes upon this move, criticizing the BJP government for allegedly abandoning welfare schemes.
The closure of these schemes will impact thousands of youth and affect the livelihoods of approximately 5,000 individuals. The opposition Congress party claims that the BJP government is abandoning its schemes, providing ammunition for criticism.
The youth’s opposition has intensified the challenges for the state government, which had previously touted the support of the youth as a factor in BJP’s victory. The state and central governments are expected to address the ongoing difficulties related to these schemes soon.
AFormer Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra, and other Congress leaders are vehemently opposing the government’s order.
