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BJP issues 'black paper' on Congress 'misrule' in Rajasthan

The 100-page document and CD were issued by state BJP chief Vasundhara Raje at the party headquarters

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
A day after announcement of the election schedule, political activities picked up pace in Rajasthan with BJP on Saturday issuing a 'black paper' and video CD describing Congress "misrule" and corruption in five years.

The 100-page document and CD were issued by state BJP chief Vasundhara Raje at the party headquarters here.

On this occasion, party leader Kirit Somaiyya said the list consists of "documentary evidence of 60 scams involving Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his family members and 12 cabinet colleagues."

He said the party has submitted memorandums to the President, Governor of Rajasthan, state Lokayukta and Chief Secretary demanding a probe into these cases.
 

Somaiyya said of the 60 cases mentioned in the document issued today, court has taken cognisance of 12 of them, while the government has not responded to any of these cases.

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First Published: Oct 05 2013 | 5:45 PM IST

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