Overview
- Speaking at community and police events in Rajasthan, the Union home minister framed self-reliance as the pathway to India’s economic ascent and governance upgrades.
- He cited government claims of a $4 trillion economy, doubled exports, roughly 70% growth in manufacturing FDI and about half of global digital transactions, while urging swadeshi purchasing and use of mother tongues.
- He distributed appointment letters to at least 9,000 new constables set to join the Rajasthan Police next week at the state academy in Jaipur.
- He said Rajasthan’s crime rates have fallen, listing declines of 14% overall, 19% in serious crimes, 25% in murders, 10% against women, 28% against SC-ST and 51% in looting, and he credited new criminal laws for digital upgrades across the justice system.
- Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot challenged the visit by pressing the Centre on unresolved justice questions in the 2022 Udaipur killing.