More than 50% Cong tickets for Rajasthan local body polls should be given to Gen-Z: Ashok Gehlot
The former Rajasthan chief minister said tickets should be distributed strictly on the basis of merit and ground-level feedback.
Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has suggested that more than 50% of the party tickets for the upcoming local body elections in Rajasthan should be allocated to young candidates and members of Generation Z. In an interview with reporters, he emphasized that the decision to distribute tickets should be based on merit and feedback from the grassroots, not on recommendations from senior leaders.
Gehlot believes that this shift towards a younger generation reflects a broader generational change across the nation. He highlighted the role of senior leaders while also encouraging younger candidates to prove their dedication and commitment to the party. The former chief minister acknowledged the recent student protests and the growing influence of Generation Z, indicating a significant shift in political dynamics.
He stressed that the observers from the Pradesh Congress Committee should have full authority in selecting candidates based on local conditions. Gehlot affirmed his confidence that the Congress would secure a substantial majority in the elections, citing growing anger among the populace against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
He criticized the current administration for neglecting urban development and discontinuing projects initiated by the previous Congress-led government.
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