Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday released Chapter-12 of his ‘Intezaar Shastra’ series, accusing the BJP government of neglecting the Jaipur-based Constitution Club of Rajasthan, a flagship project envisioned as a hub for democratic dialogue and intellectual exchange.

Continuing his political critique through the ‘Intezar shastra’ series, Ashok Gehlot on Friday turned his focus to the Constitution Club of Rajasthan, alleging that the facility has fallen into disuse due to “politics of vendetta” by the current BJP government.

Located in the heart of Jaipur, the Constitution Club was designed on the lines of the Constitution Club of India in Delhi, he said.

Highlighting its world-class infrastructure, Gehlot noted that the facility includes a modern auditorium, meeting halls, a coffee shop, a luxury gym, a restaurant, and VIP guest rooms, comparable to a five-star establishment.

According to Gehlot, the club was envisioned as a common platform for intellectuals, writers, and elected representatives to engage in meaningful democratic discussions. However, he questioned why such a premium facility remained underutilised.

The former Chief Minister posed three pointed questions to the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government: Why was the club kept closed for nearly a year despite completion? Why is the membership process not transparent and open? Is the government wary of open democratic discussions exposing its shortcomings?

Gehlot alleged that the club was built using public funds and should not be neglected due to political differences. He termed such alleged inaction as a misuse of public resources and warned that people would not tolerate disregard for public property.

Calling the Constitution Club a symbol of Rajasthan’s intellectual heritage, Gehlot said restricting access or underutilising it undermines democratic values. His remarks have triggered a fresh political debate in the state, drawing attention from political circles as well as the literary and journalistic community.

IANS

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