Protests erupted across Rajasthan after the BJP government denotified nine districts established by the previous Congress government. Residents and opposition groups accused BJP of political vendetta. Strikes, tyre burning, and resignations followed, as people demanded the reinstatement of their districts for reasons of feasibility and accessibility.
The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led cabinet decided to scrap 9 of the 17 districts created by the previous Ashok Gehlot government. Budgets will be allocated for infrastructure and offices in the retained eight districts, and a public notification will be issued. The changes will be implemented within one month, ensuring compliance with boundaries before the next Census.
The health department has proposed a 'Dawa Apke Dwar' scheme to provide free home delivery of medicines to senior citizens with chronic conditions. This initiative, integrated with existing free medical schemes, aims to address accessibility challenges faced by approximately 69 lakh elderly residents in the state.
Rajasthan experienced a slight increase in minimum temperatures on Sunday, but Fatehpur remained the coldest at -1.2°C. Cold conditions persisted statewide for the seventh consecutive day. Temperatures are expected to rise on Monday but drop again on Wednesday. Jaipur saw a minor rise to 7.8°C, offering little relief from Saturday's 6.7°C. Highway traffic flowed smoothly due to clear visibility.