Rajasthan: Student union elections closed, now cricket pitch has become a means of entry into politics, sons of these leaders are in the queue – this time no student union elections in Rajasthan now know the new way to enter politics

Jaipur: Student union elections are considered the first step in politics. There are many such leaders in the state who came into politics through student union elections and went on to become MLAs, MPs and even Chief Ministers. There are dozens of leaders in the state whose identity was created only through student union elections, but for the last two years, student union elections are not being held in Rajasthan. In such a situation, the pitch of cricket is becoming a medium for entry into politics these days. Rajasthan Cricket Association elections are contested through District Cricket Association. Efforts to enter active politics through this path are increasing. The sons of many big leaders of Rajasthan are trying to enter politics through this path.

Former CM's son Vaibhav Gehlot became an example

The method of entering politics through cricket was adopted by Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Vaibhav Gehlot entered active politics on this path and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Jalore Sirohi Lok Sabha seat on Congress ticket. Earlier, he had also contested Lok Sabha elections from Jodhpur. However, he did not win in both the elections. Former CM Gehlot had made his son the president of Rajasthan Cricket Association. For this, the District Cricket Association was taken in its favor. Vaibhav was successful in making Gehlot the President of RCA for the second time but after the change of government in the state, he had to resign from the post of President of RCA.

Sons of many leaders in race to become RCA president

The sons of many leaders in Rajasthan are in the race to become the president of RCA. After the formation of the new government in the state, the executive committee of RCA was dissolved. After this the government formed an adhoc committee. After six months, the tenure of this adhoc committee was extended. Now RCA elections are proposed to be held in the coming days. In such a situation, sons of many veteran leaders are preparing to contest the RCA elections by becoming officials of the District Cricket Association.

Sons of these leaders are preparing to contest elections

Dhananjay Singh, son of cabinet minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar in the Bhajanlal government, is the president of Nagaur District Cricket Association. He is ready to contest the election for the post of RCA President. Parakram Singh, son of veteran BJP leader and former leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore, is the president of Churu District Cricket Association. He is also in the race to contest the RCA elections. Apart from these two senior leaders, there are many leaders whose sons want to pave their way through cricket to enter the mainstream of politics.

These are also in the race for RCA elections

Ashish Tiwari, son of Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, is the treasurer of Sikar District Cricket Association. Education Minister Madan Dilawar's son Pawan Dilawar is the treasurer of Baran Cricket District Association. Yash Jain, son of former minister and Congress leader Pramod Jain Bhaya, is the president of the Baran Cricket Association. Arjun Beniwal, son of BJP MLA from Bhadra Sanjeev Beniwal, is the secretary of Hanumangarh District Cricket Association. Cabinet Minister Hemant Meena himself is the President of Pratapgarh District Cricket Association. Mohit Yadav, son of former minister and BJP MLA from Behror, Dr. Jaswant Yadav, is the president of Alwar District Cricket Association. Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former CM Ashok Gehlot, is also the treasurer of Rajsamand District Cricket Association.