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BHAJANLAL CABINET REVERSES MANY GEHLOT-ERA DECISIONS

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December 29, 2024

The state government scrapped nine districts and three divisions created during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

- AJIT MAINDOLA

JAIPUR T he Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Cabinet has brought an end to months of speculation regarding Rajasthan's administrative structure. On Saturday, the state government scrapped nine districts and three divisions created during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Following this decision, Rajasthan will now have 41 districts and seven divisions.

After the Cabinet meeting, Ministers Jogaram Patel and Sumit Godara addressed the media at the Secretariat to elaborate on the decision. They confirmed that the districts of Dudu, Kekri, Shahpura, Neem Ka Thana, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Anupgarh, and Sanchore have been dissolved.

Furthermore, the proposed districts of Malpura, Sujangarh, and Kuchaman, which had been announced but never officially notified, will not be formed.

In addition, the divisions of Banswara, Pali, and Sikar, established during Gehlot's administration, have also been abolished.

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