Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has launched a sharp attack on the current state government regarding the perceived delay in the operationalization of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Governance and Social Sciences. Taking to social media and addressing local media, Gehlot expressed deep concern that a project meant to instill Gandhian values in the youth is being "deliberately sidelined."The Vision Behind the Institute The Mahatma Gandhi Institute, located in Jaipur’s Central Park area, was a flagship project of the previous Congress administration. Modeled after the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and the London School of Economics, the institute was designed to provide specialized education in social work, governance, and the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.Gehlot's Point of Contention In his latest statement, Gehlot questioned why the pace of recruitment and academic scheduling has slowed down significantly since the change in power. "This institute was not just a building; it was a vision to prepare a new generation of social workers and administrators grounded in truth and non-violence," the former CM stated. He suggested that halting or slowing down such institutional projects for political reasons is a loss for the students and the state's educational landscape.A Growing Political Tug-of-War The criticism comes at a time when the Rajasthan government is reviewing several projects initiated by the previous regime. While the current administration maintains that it is conducting "necessary audits" to ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility, the opposition labels these moves as "political vendetta."The Current Status Construction of the main campus was largely completed during Gehlot’s tenure, and initial courses had also commenced. However, Gehlot claims that the lack of budgetary support and administrative focus in the recent months has left the faculty and enrolled students in a state of uncertainty. He urged the state government to rise above partisan politics and prioritize the functional completion of the institute.
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