Political tempers flared in Jaipur’s Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Wednesday, with a Bharatpur homelessness question unleashing ministerial defenses and opposition assaults. RLD’s Subhash Garg opened the fray, asking for homeless family numbers and PMAY qualifiers in the district.
Urban Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra countered with a future report promise from officials, irking Garg who demanded upfront data. As eligibility norms were outlined, Garg challenged the 2022 Homeless Policy’s survey inclusions, pressing for unambiguous confirmation.
Drama intensified between Parliamentary Minister Jogaram Patel and Leader Tikaram Julie. Julie’s swipe at ‘unneeded lawyers’ among ministers prompted Patel’s retort on proper procedure. Julie defended his stance as truth-telling, accusing hasty misinterpretation and reiterating: ‘Core issue—housing timelines for the shelterless?’
He linked ministerial lapses to policy flaws. Industry Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore’s entry packed punch: ‘Straight bat to any delivery; UDH covers homelessness and PMAY comprehensively.’ Speaker backed his right to speak amid protests.
The house dissolved into shouts, compelling constant Speaker oversight. Preceding this, Revenue’s Hemant Meena endured backlash for indirect responses on road revenue entries.
This spectacle reveals Rajasthan’s polarized polity on social welfare. PMAY’s promise of dignified homes hangs in balance amid such spectacles, urging focus on Bharatpur’s ground realities over rhetorical fireworks.