Former MLA Sanyam Lodha slams Rajasthan government for delaying local body elections.
Political activities in Rajasthan regarding local body and panchayat elections have intensified. Former MLA Sanyam Lodha has launched a sharp attack on the state government.
He termed the attempts to delay the elections as a major injustice to the OBC community. Sanyam Lodha's statement has triggered a new political storm.
As the Rajasthan High Court's deadline of July 31, 2026, approaches, the verbal war between the government and the opposition is heating up.
Sanyam Lodha stated that the division bench of the Rajasthan High Court cleared its stance on May 22, 2026. The court directed to conduct elections.
The court clearly stated that the election process must be completed by July 31 under any circumstances. However, administrative officials are not taking concrete steps.
The Local Self Government and Panchayati Raj departments are only entangled in paperwork. No election preparations have started on the ground yet.
Sanyam Lodha accused the government of deliberately trying to delay the elections under the guise of OBC reservation and the triple test.
"The court clearly stated that the democratic rights of the people cannot be snatched away citing the sluggishness of the triple test or the OBC commission."
Lodha said this is a well-thought-out strategy to deny backward classes their constitutional rights. Officials want to maintain bureaucratic control over local bodies.
The delimitation of wards and voter list preparation were not completed on time. Officials wasted the entire month of June only in meetings and correspondence.
The High Court had issued clear instructions to the State Election Commission in the D.B. Civil Writ case. Yet, the directions are being ignored.
Ward delimitation should have been completed by June 20, 2026. However, due to administrative negligence, this work could not be finished on time.
Against this administrative delay, a 'Demand of Justice' legal notice has been sent to top officials. This has created a stir in bureaucratic circles.
Sanyam Lodha has strongly supported this legal step. He warned of serious consequences if the election notification is not issued on time.
Officials might face imprisonment under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. No administrative officer can be above the law.
He demanded that the government immediately clarify the ward-wise reservation status. Along with this, the model code of conduct must be implemented.
Political analysts believe this issue is no longer just administrative. It is turning into a major OBC political narrative in Rajasthan.
If elections are not held by July 31, the opposition will take this matter back to court. This will surely cause embarrassment to the government.
Several social organizations are also mobilizing to protect the rights of backward classes. A major protest may also start in the state.
The opposition alleges that the government is trying to delay elections out of fear of losing. A negative atmosphere is building in rural areas.
This dispute has also raised big questions about the autonomy of the Panchayati Raj system. Increasing bureaucratic interference is harmful to democracy.
Local self-government is the real and strong foundation of our democracy. After Sanyam Lodha's sharp questions, the ball is in the government's court.
Will the government respect the High Court's July 31 deadline? Or will this matter turn into a major legal and political clash?
The public is fully prepared for their democratic rights. The government must take a positive and concrete decision in this direction soon.
Sanyam Lodha's aggressive stance has made it clear that the political battle over elections in Rajasthan will intensify in the coming days.
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Pradeep Budawat
