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This is an archive article published on December 15, 2008

Gehlot orders probe into allegations against Raje

The new Congress Govt in Rajasthan has ordered an inquiry into the various allegations against Raje.

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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje appears headed for trouble with the new Congress government in the state ordering an inquiry into the various allegations against the BJP leader and her previous government.

“The process of inquiry has already been initiated. I have asked my officials to look into the various allegations against her and her government,” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot told reporters on Monday after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Gehlot, however, insisted that his government would not be vindictive while pursuing these cases.

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During the elections, the Congress leader had alleged that land scams and other financial irregularities took place under Raje’s rule. He also accused her of not delivering on promises and “the various MoUs” signed during her tenure.

Gehlot claimed that BJP leaders too were accusing Raje of irregularities.

“Her own party members have levelled more allegations than the Congress. Even though her MLAs levelled charges against her, the government continued to function,” he said.

When asked whether any investigating agency or committee would be involved in the probe, Gehlot said “as of now I have asked officials to verify the facts behind the allegations.

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“We have just begun. I have not even formed my cabinet yet,” he said.

On whether he would induct a deputy chief minister, Gehlot said that “there was never such a plan and the idea was floated by the media”.

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