Rajasthan's quick transformation into a major renewable energy powerhouse under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's leadership has inspired both excitement and resentment.
The state is positioned as a leader in India's green energy transition because of legislation such as the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2019, Solar Energy Policy 2019, and Renewable Energy Policy 2023.
In preparation for the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has heavily highlighted renewable energy in its 2023 platform. However, jealousy is growing among people, particularly in areas such as Dawara and Rewadi. Traditional grazing and communal grounds are being leased to private power firms, resulting in disagreements and protests. Villagers are upset about the loss of cultivable land and the potential environmental impact, such as the felling of sacred trees.
This discontent is becoming a focal point in the political scene, with the BJP attempting to capitalize on it in order to convince voters. The party accuses Congress of neglect, noting the negative consequences of allowing private firms to operate without regard for local communities. As the election draws near, the disagreement between the government's plans for green energy and people's complaints on the ground makes things more complicated politically in western Rajasthan.
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