The Rajasthan Congress has undertaken a significant organizational restructuring, increasing the number of districts from 40 to 50. Interestingly, of the 10 new districts added, six—Doodoo, Kekri, and four others—were created during the Gehlot government's tenure.
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Congress has significantly reshaped its organizational structure, expanding the number of districts from 40 to 50. However, a surprising decision emerged from this restructuring. Of the 17 new districts created during the previous Ashok Gehlot government's tenure, six have not been included in the Congress party's organizational framework. These are the same districts recently revoked by the BJP government.
Organizational Rejection of Gehlot Government's Decision
The Gehlot government created 17 new districts in March 2023, but the current BJP government subsequently revoked nine of them. The Congress has now, at the organizational level, also sidelined the six districts rejected by the BJP. This has sparked debate in political circles, with speculation that the Congress has indirectly endorsed the BJP's decision.
Congress's Non-Recognition of These 6 Districts
Doodoo
Kekri
Gangapur City
Sanchore
Shahpuura
Anupgarh
These districts have not been recognized as new districts within the Congress's organizational structure, while three other revoked districts—Neem Ka Thana, Jodhpur Rural, and Jaipur Rural—have been retained.
10 New Districts Included in the Congress Organization
The 10 new districts added to the Congress organization are mostly those retained by the current BJP government. These districts are:
Balotra
Biyawar
Didwana-Kuchaman
Deeg
Khairthal-Tijara
Kotputli-Behrod
Phalodi
Salumber
Neem Ka Thana
Bhilwara Rural
Eight of these districts were created by the Gehlot government, accepted by the BJP government, and are now included in the Congress organizational structure.
Jaipur Now Divided into Three Districts
The Congress organization has divided the Jaipur district into three parts instead of two:
Jaipur City
Jaipur Rural (East)
Jaipur Rural (West)
Complete List of Rajasthan Congress Organizational Districts (Total 50 Districts)
Ajmer Rural
Ajmer City
Alwar
Balotra
Banswara
Baran
Barmer
Biyawar
Bharatpur
Bhilwara Rural
Bhilwara City
Bikaner Rural
Bikaner City
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Churu
Dausa
Didwana Kuchaman
Deeg
Dholpur
Dungarpur
Ganganagar
Hanumangarh
Jaipur Rural (East)
Jaipur Rural (West)
Jaipur City
Jaisalmer
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jhunjhunu
Jodhpur Rural
Jodhpur City
Karauli
Khairthal Tijara
Kota Rural
Kota City
Kotputli Behrod
Nagaur
Neem Ka Thana
Pali
Phalodi
Pratapgarh
Rajsamand
Salumber
Sawai Madhopur
Sikar
Sirohi
Tonk
Udaipur Rural
Udaipur City
This restructuring within the Congress organization is being viewed in relation to the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Through the creation of these new districts, the party aims to increase grassroots worker activity and achieve regional balance.
