The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed stormy scenes on February 3, 2026, leading to two separate adjournments as treasury and opposition benches clashed. Chairperson Phool Singh Meena was forced to halt proceedings for 15 minutes twice after BJP MLA Srichand Kriplani made critical remarks regarding Rahul Gandhi. The dispute centered on the Congress leader's recent comments in the Lok Sabha concerning an unpublished memoir by former Army chief General M. M. Naravane.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully vehemently objected to the mention of a non-member within the state assembly, arguing that it violated legislative protocols. The exchange escalated quickly, mirroring the friction seen in New Delhi where Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had previously accused the Congress leadership of misleading the public. Chairperson Sandeep Sharma eventually intervened, advising members to avoid commenting on individuals who cannot defend themselves on the floor of the House.
- Chief Minister Nirogi Rajasthan Scheme — The state government spent ₹1,656 crore in 2025 to provide free healthcare and medicines.
- Cough syrup safety concerns — Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar clarified that deaths in October 2025 were due to overdosing and comorbidities.
- Codeine-based medication — The government maintained that the syrup in question has been safely used across the state since 2014.
Beyond political sparring, the session turned to the safety of the Chief Minister Nirogi Rajasthan Scheme. Congress MLA Harimohan Sharma raised alarms over child fatalities allegedly linked to government-issued cough syrup containing codeine. In response, Gajendra Singh Khimsar stated, "The deaths occurred when parents administered the medicine without a doctor's prescription, not due to quality lapses." He further denied any reduction in funding for the state’s flagship healthcare initiatives.
The Health Minister emphasized that the quality of government-supplied drugs remains a priority for the administration. Despite the clarifications, the opposition continued to demand more transparency regarding medical procurement. The session highlighted the deepening divide between the BJP and Congress in Rajasthan, with both political and public health issues taking center stage during the legislative proceedings.
