In a post on July 28, 2024, Dotasra shared a photograph of a purported government directive that allegedly empowered officials to compile a list of opposition candidates.
He warned that if the state followed through, the people would not tolerate the crackdown and could spark a revolution.
Rathore dismissed the allegations as "irresponsible rhetoric," saying the Congress was simply afraid of going before the people; he added that the BJP would have been wiped out had the government truly misused its power.
Jawahar Singh Bedham, Minister of State for Home, struck back, accusing Congress of using inappropriate language and of historically winning elections through unethical means.
The accusations arrive days before the state panchayat elections, with the Election Commission poised to investigate any irregularities; meanwhile, the BJP is preparing a counter‑brief to defend its record.