The Rajasthan Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, approved several key initiatives aimed at welfare and economic growth. These include the Rajasthan Part-Time Contractual Hiring Rules-2023, which provide financial assistance to part-time employees, the establishment of a Gem and Jewellery Board in Jaipur, and the creation of the Amrita Devi State Animal Welfare Board. These measures are expected to enhance transparency in recruitment and support various sectors within the state.

As Rajasthan's state assembly elections approach, the Congress party, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, is adopting a soft Hindutva approach alongside its welfare schemes. Gehlot's government has introduced initiatives like free electricity and the Chiranjeevi Yojana, earning public support. Gehlot has also emphasized his religious devotion through temple visits and prayer rituals, including significant investments in temple development. The Department of Devasthan has organized large-scale Bhagwat Katha events, indicating a shift towards promoting religious and cultural activities. A workshop for Congress legislators is scheduled in Salasar, Churu, home to a prominent Hanuman temple.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with Congress and independent legislators to address the controversy over new districts in Rajasthan. Legislators opposed the creation of a separate Doodoo district, suggesting Jaipur Rural District instead, and emphasized preserving Jaipur's unity. Gehlot reassured that decisions would prioritize public welfare. Discussions indicated that Jaipur District would remain intact, with potential for Jaipur Rural Districts. MLA Ved Prakash Solanki expressed optimism about the deliberations, highlighting the government's commitment to public sentiment.

Govind Singh Dotasara will maintain his position as the Rajasthan Congress president, following a series of meetings involving key political figures such as Harish Chowdhary, Sachin Pilot, and other ministers. Despite earlier rumors of potential leadership changes, the Congress party has decided to keep Dotasara in his role to ensure stability ahead of upcoming elections, with the party focusing on the Gehlot government's successful implementation of various schemes.

The Congress party in Rajasthan faces a strategic dilemma regarding forming alliances for the upcoming state assembly elections. Despite a national-level “I.N.D.I.A” alliance with parties like AAP and the Communist Party, the Congress Strategy Committee, influenced by past unfavorable results and internal weakening, has proposed not to form alliances in Rajasthan. The decision, supported by figures like Govind Singh Dotasra and Sachin Pilot, comes amid internal disputes, particularly regarding a potential alliance with Hanuman Beniwal's RLP, which has caused leaders like Jyoti Mirdha to distance themselves and Sawai Singh to join the BJP. The Congress party's past experience with alliances in the 2018 elections, where it only won one seat in Bharatpur, has been a significant factor in this decision.

In the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP and Congress are competing for dominance in the Jaipur district seats, with no clear winner emerging. Sanganer, Bagru, Chaksu, and Amer are witnessing tough contests between the two parties. The Shiv Assembly seat near the India-Pakistan border is also attracting attention with five major candidates, including independents disrupting traditional party dynamics. Controversial statements and community reactions are influencing the political landscape, with independent candidates Fateh Khan and Ravindra Singh Bhati expected to be strong contenders.

The Rajasthan government, led by Ashok Gehlot, passed the Minimum Income Guarantee Act 2023, making it the first state in India to guarantee a minimum income for its citizens. The law ensures 125 days of employment for eligible individuals in both urban and rural areas and provides a minimum pension of at least 1,000 rupees, with a 15% annual increase. An advisory board chaired by the Chief Secretary will oversee the implementation of the law. State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal emphasized the law's dual focus on employment and social security.

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Rajasthan Congress in-charge, criticized politicians seeking election tickets for their sons and daughters during a Youth Congress meeting. He emphasized the need for senior leaders to step back to allow fair opportunities for other party workers. Randhawa assured Youth Congress members that they would be prioritized in the upcoming elections, advocating for a merit-based ticket distribution system. Several politicians, including Shanti Dhariwal and Govind Meghwal, were implicitly criticized for nepotism.

With the Rajasthan Assembly elections approaching, the Congress party is focusing on increasing unity within its state unit. Key leaders, including Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Govind Singh Dotasara, and Sachin Pilot, emphasized the importance of organizational cohesion during meetings in Jaipur. The party issued ID cards to newly-appointed block presidents and instructed them to form Block Executive Committees. The Congress aims to make significant political appointments and identify top-performing block presidents. The article also highlights the resource challenges faced by Congress compared to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The Congress party has formed several committees in preparation for the Rajasthan State Assembly elections, including the Core Committee, Coordination Committee, Campaigning Committee, Manifesto Committee, Strategic Committee, Media Communication Committee, Publicity Publication Committee, and Protocol Committee. Key figures such as Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Ashok Gehlot, and Govind Ram Meghwal have been appointed to lead these committees. The committees are tasked with managing various aspects of the election campaign, from coordination and campaigning to drafting the election manifesto and handling media communication.