Ashok Gehlot says Rajasthan local body poll delays show constitutional breakdown

On 2026-04-08, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP-led Rajasthan state government of causing a constitutional crisis by delaying Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections for over a year. He said the appointment of administrators in place of elected representatives reflected an undemocratic mindset and undermined democratic institutions in Rajasthan.