PM Modi alleges 'Second Red Diary' scandal in Rajasthan government ahead of elections

In a fiery address during a rally in Bharatpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan of fostering an environment of crime and riots. PM Modi particularly targeted Rajasthan minister Shanti Dhariwal, who had previously stirred controversy with his remarks connecting 'masculinity' to rising rape cases in the state. The Prime Minister questioned the Congress party's decision to field Dhariwal as a candidate in the upcoming assembly election, despite the minister's controversial statements, and speculated about the existence of a 'second red diary' that may have influenced the party's leadership.

 Addressing the crowd, PM Modi expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Rajasthan, stating that people were unable to celebrate festivals peacefully due to incidents of stone-pelting, curfews, and riots. He referenced Dhariwal's 2022 statement in the state assembly, where the minister had labeled Rajasthan as a 'state of men' amidst a spike in rape cases.

Despite Dhariwal's subsequent apology, PM Modi criticized the Congress for not taking disciplinary action against the minister and accused the party of rewarding him with a ticket for the assembly election. The Prime Minister hinted at the possibility of a 'second red diary' influencing the decision, promising that the BJP would reveal the alleged secrets once in power.