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Controversy Erupts Over Dhariwal's Remark on Kota Mayor; BJP Corners Congress
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:35
Controversy Erupts Over Dhariwal's Remark on Kota Mayor; BJP Corners Congress
- •A dispute has erupted between BJP and Congress in Kota over Congress leader Amit Dhariwal's remark regarding newly elected Mayor Anusuiya Goswami.
- •Dhariwal had advised councilors to get work done directly from officials instead of depending on the Mayor, and to gherao officials if necessary.
- •During this, he commented on Mayor Anusuiya Goswami, questioning her "lakhan" (qualities/characteristics) as a new Mayor.
- •BJP objected to Dhariwal's statement, with Kota South MLA Sandeep Sharma stating that Congress is agitated due to its election defeat.
- •Sharma emphasized maintaining decorum of language and respect, despite political differences, and criticized Congress's mindset towards women.
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During a councilors' meeting at the Congress office, Amit Dhariwal advised councilors not to depend on the Mayor and commented on newly elected Mayor Anusuiya Goswami by questioning what "lakhan" (qualities) she possessed.
Kota South MLA Sandeep Sharma and BJP councilor Naveen Mathur strongly objected to the remarks, stating that Congress leaders lack appropriate language decorum, disrespect women, and fail to respect the dignity of the Mayor's office.
BJP candidate Anusuiya Goswami won the mayoral election by securing 65 votes against Congress candidate सुनीता सुमन, who received 35 votes, achieving a victory margin of 30 votes.
