Bhajanlal government ended ‘paper leak culture’ started during Congress rule: Amit Shah

Stressing that a State can develop only if it has a strong law and order, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday (January 10, 2026) that under the Bhajanlal Sharma government in Rajasthan, the crime rate has declined, policing has been strengthened and paper leaks have been stopped.

Addressing a constable appointment ceremony at the Rajasthan Police Academy, Mr. Shah also said that transparent recruitment in public services is essential for good governance.

The Union Home Minister said that no State can move forward if recruitment is marred by corruption.

“The Bhajanlal government has ended the paper leak culture started during the Congress regime and freed Rajasthan from it,” he said.

Mr. Shah noted that the overall crime rate in the State declined by nearly 14% in the last two years.

“A State can progress only when law and order are good. The Bhajanlal Sharma government has strengthened policing, put an end to paper leaks and made Rajasthan a leading destination for investment,” he said.

The Home Minister said serious crimes in the State have declined by 19% during the period. Cases of murder have come down by 25%, attempts to murder by 19% and crimes against women by around 10%, he added.

Referring to the implementation of the three new criminal justice laws, Mr. Shah said the conviction rate of the Rajasthan Police has increased from 41% to 60%.

He expressed confidence that the conviction rate would rise further to 85% in the coming years.