RAJ AWAITS ‘MAGICIAN’ GEHLOT’S ‘TRUMP-CARD’!

Friday, February 10 will be a day that will be etched in gold in the annals of political history of Rajasthan as the day would bring with it the creation of a new ‘story’. This story, revolves around a man, who, through his sheer will and instinct, will create a record, that perhaps will not be equalled for a long time to come.

The man of this ‘moment’ will be none other than Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, fondly addressed to as magician Gehlot, for his innate ability of unfolding political ‘magic’ to ‘crush’ his opponents. Today, Gehlot will dole out a record 15th budget of his political career as CM of Rajasthan, which will not be short on his ‘magical pitch’ keeping in view the upcoming Assembly elections and the hopes of crores of Rajasthanis. Never before has any CM given as many budgets as Gehlot. The Chief Minister, who has been hard at work for the past few months and shaping the State’s finances and well as development for the next one year, is believed to give something to every section. The people centric and poor friendly budget would satisfy professionals, businessmen and entrepreneurs, small businesses, farmers, students, women, cooperatives; all while attracting new investments in the State to boost Raj’s economy.

But what could be ‘mastermind’ Gehlot’s ‘trump-cards’? For starters, Gehlot could address the long standing demands of new districts and local bodies. He could also make a crucial announcement regarding the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) which will directly put Congress in driving position in thirteen districts of eastern Rajasthan. Further lowering of power tariff for farmers and farm loans at lower rates may also be announced. Similarly, exemptions may be given to startups and businesses under the ease of doing business scheme.

All said and done, one thing can be said for sure... Gehlot will definitely present a budget that will surprise the ‘Opposition’, will be welcomed with open arms by the public and leave a lasting memory of what a pro-people government and fulfill Congress’s pro-people manifesto!