Government Clarifies in Assembly, Opposition Questions Decision
Jaipur, March 11 – The issue of weekly leave for police personnel once again sparked debate in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly today. In response to a question raised by BJP MLA Bhairaram Chaudhary, the Home Department confirmed that there is no provision for granting weekly leave to police personnel at present.
Minister States Weekly Leave Was Just a Pilot Project
Responding to the question in the Assembly, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Jawahar Singh Bedham, stated that the weekly leave system was part of a pilot project implemented in one police station. However, it was not extended to the entire state police force.
This statement led to sharp reactions from the Opposition, with Leader of the Opposition questioning the government’s stance.
“It is on record that the DGP had issued instructions for implementing weekly leave across the state. The pilot project was successful, and the policy was recorded officially. The government should not deny facts that are already documented,” he asserted.
Assembly Session: Heated Discussions on Various Issues
Apart from the police weekly leave debate, today’s Assembly session saw the Congress gearing up to challenge the government on multiple fronts.
✔ Farmers’ Issues – Congress is expected to corner the government on the non-procurement of bajra (pearl millet) from farmers under the government’s procurement scheme.
✔ Grant Demands – Following the Question Hour and Zero Hour, discussions will be held on grant demands for the Cooperation and Food Departments throughout the day.
Background: Rajasthan Police’s Demand for Weekly Leave
The demand for weekly off for police personnel has been a long-standing issue in Rajasthan. The workload and stressful duty hours have led many officers to push for a formalized weekly off system.
A pilot project was conducted, reportedly yielding positive results, but the government has not implemented it statewide, citing operational challenges.
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