BJP 'misusing' state govt machinery: Sachin Pilot

Jaipur: Alleging that BJP was attacking party activists, Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot on Sunday accused the ruling party of "misusing" state government machinery prior to tomorrow's civic body polls.

Pilot also claimed that BJP leaders and workers were attacking Congress contestants in "utter frustration" and apprehending their "defeat" in the polls.

Congress contestant Sandeep Mehta of ward number 23 in Dungarpur was attacked by ruling party (BJP) members yesterday which was highly "derogatory" and needed "justice", Pilot said adding "Mehta was admitted to ICU at a hospital".

Pilot further claimed that in a similar incident another Congress worker Hemraj Kothari of Aklera ward in Jhalawar was attacked by BJP workers and leaders during campaign.

He alleged that no action was taken in this regard as of today by the concerned district police.

Pilot also stated, "to ensure the free and fair polls, it should be the duty of state government to provide fearless atmosphere and protection to contestants during the election process".

Meanwhile, the campaigning for civic polls in 129 civic bodies in Rajasthan ended on Sunday.