Archive · 17 Sep 2025
ACB Gives Clean Chit in 2020 Rajasthan Political Conspiracy
Imagine there was a plan to make the government in Rajasthan fall apart, like a group of students trying to get rid of their teacher.
Some people were accused of trying to bribe or convince lawmakers to switch sides.
After investigating, the authorities have said that the main people accused didn't do anything wrong.
A key person of interest, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, denies any involvement and accused the former government of misusing its power.
The former Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, maintains that Shekhawat should provide a voice sample to prove his innocence and that the current government is manipulating the case.
ACB cleared Ashok Singh and Bharat Malani of charges related to the 2020 Rajasthan political crisis.
The FIR alleged an attempt to topple the Gehlot government through horse-trading.
The investigation found no evidence of bribery or financial transactions.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat welcomed the clean chit, claiming it validates his stance.
Ashok Gehlot questioned Shekhawat's integrity and the integrity of the current investigation.
- Who
- Ashok Singh, Bharat Malani, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashok Gehlot
- What
- ACB gave a clean chit to Ashok Singh and Bharat Malani in the 2020 Rajasthan political crisis.
- When
- Five years after the initial allegations.
- Where
- Rajasthan
- Why
- The ACB found no evidence of Singh and Malani attempting to topple the government.
Ashok Gehlot's Perspective
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's Perspective
Voice Samples
Ashok Gehlot's Perspective
Shekhawat should provide a voice sample for analysis.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's Perspective
Has not provided a voice sample and believes this is evidence of his honesty.
Investigation Outcome
Ashok Gehlot's Perspective
The current government is manipulating facts.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's Perspective
The clean chit proves his innocence and vindicates his earlier statements.
Alleged Actions
Ashok Gehlot's Perspective
Shekhawat and others attempted to topple a democratically elected government.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's Perspective
Accusations were false.
- Event
- 2020 Rajasthan Political Crisis
- Main Accused
- Ashok Singh and Bharat Malani
- Clean Chit Provider
- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
- Allegation
- Attempt to topple the Gehlot government via horse-trading
- Key Figure (Alleged)
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
