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In the 2026–27 Rajasthan budget, significant allocations were made to strengthen drinking water systems affecting 6,245 villages, including areas around Kota. Over 14 lakh new water connections are planned as part of the initiative.

In the Kunhadi area of Kota, CCTV footage went viral showing two coaching institute students allegedly beating a domestic worker while under the influence of alcohol. The case has raised concerns about student behavior in the city.

A trained RAC commando posted in Kota was found dead by suicide at his official residence after returning from duty, leaving the family shaken. The incident occurred while his wife was at home preparing food. Police are investigating the reasons behind this tragic step.

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: 🗳️ 1. Kota-Bundi Lok Sabha Election 2024 Results In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Kota-Bundi parliamentary constituency saw a competitive fight between major candidates. BJP’s Om Birla, the sitting MP and Lok Sabha Speaker, won the seat by a margin of over 41,000 votes, defeating his main rivals including a strong challenge from Congress and other contenders. 📊 Voter turnout was high, breaking records in some areas with around 71.26 % turnout, showing active electoral participation across urban and rural booths. 📍 2. Long-Standing Electoral Dynamics in Kota Historically, the Kota-Bundi seat has been a BJP stronghold. Over past elections, BJP and its predecessors have won this seat majority of the time, while Congress has occasionally taken parts of the assembly segments within the constituency. 🎤 3. Om Birla’s Parliamentary Role and Focus Beyond being an MP, **Om Birla serves as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament)—one of the highest constitutional posts in India. Under his leadership: 📈 4. Parliamentary Reforms & Operational Changes During recent parliamentary sessions, procedural changes and reform discussions have taken place, such as: These changes reflect a broader focus on strengthening parliamentary functioning, which also affects how representatives from constituencies like Kota participate and serve their electorate. 🧠 5. Broader Political Significance Om Birla’s re-election as Speaker—second consecutive term—underscores his influence at the national level and reflects political stability for his constituency. He is among the few Lok Sabha Speakers who have maintained their parliamentary seat while holding such a high constitutional office.

1) ₹67 Crore Development Works Laid at Kota Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹67 crore in Kota, including 832 affordable housing units under the government’s housing scheme in Jagpura — emphasizing inclusive development and basic amenities for low-income families. 🚉 2) Railway Infrastructure Review Birla reviewed proposed railway development projects in the Kota–Bundi parliamentary constituency, prioritizing better rail connectivity and upgraded travel facilities for commuters in the region. 📊 3) Long-Term Development Roadmap for 2026–27 He has prepared a development roadmap for 2026–27 for the Kota–Bundi constituency, boosting initiatives focused on women, youth, and farmers as well as broader infrastructure, healthcare, and economic projects. 🏟️ 4) Major Projects & Inaugurations in Bundi (Nearby) Birla also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development works totaling ₹123 crore in nearby Bundi, including roads, bridges, drinking water schemes, and an indoor stadium, underscoring integrated regional growth. 🎓 5) Boosting Education and Coordination with Union Ministers He has been actively meeting Union Ministers, including the Education Minister in New Delhi, to explore ways to improve higher and school education facilities in the Kota-Bundi area.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has formally approved the construction of a Greenfield Airport in the Kota-Bundi region of Rajasthan with a project cost of around ₹1,507 crore. The flagship infrastructure initiative was cleared as part of wider national connectivity and development plans. 📌 Key project features:

The Government of Rajasthan has inaugurated a new Government Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy Integrated College in Kota, Rajasthan. The ceremony took place in the Talwandi area of Kota city, marking a significant step toward strengthening traditional medicine education and promoting wellness tourism in the region. 4 📅 Event Details 📌 Key Highlights from the Event

The decision was formalized through an official government notification, which has now been issued and will be reflected in all government records and official documents, including revenue and administrative records. Mohammadpura was historically the name of the village, but there had been a long-standing local demand to change it, which eventually reached the state government and was taken up for action. The renamed village Mohanpura is located under the Budhadit police station area of Digod tehsil and has around six to seven dozen houses. It is reported that the village is currently inhabited mainly by residents from the Hindu community, with no Muslim families presently living there. State authorities have now ensured that the previous name (Mohammadpura) will be updated everywhere, and the village will now be officially recognized and recorded as Mohanpura in all future government references and documentation.