Jaipur, Feb. 20 -- The Rajasthan legislative assembly witnessed high drama during Question Hour as Congress legislators staged a boycott and walked out of the House, alleging that the government had failed to give a clear reply on a proposed satellite hospital in Achrol near Jaipur. The protest was triggered after health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar responded to a question raised by Congress MLA Prashant Sharma regarding the construction of a satellite hospital and a new building for the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Achrol (Jaipur district). In his reply, the minister said that the existing satellite hospital falls under a heritage building, where no new construction can be undertaken. He added that the government has written to the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) seeking allotment of fresh land. "Once land is allotted by JDA, we will build a satellite hospital at a suitable location," he said. However, Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully objected, saying the minister appeared confused between Amer and Achrol. "You are replying about Amer, but the question is about Achrol," Jully said. The exchange intensified when Jully asked whether the satellite hospital approved for Achrol had been shifted elsewhere and whether the government would restore it to the original location. As the minister did not give a direct reply to this query, Congress MLAs began sloganeering inside the House and subsequently walked out in protest, boycotting the remainder of Question Hour. Separately, the assembly also saw sharp exchanges between Jully and deputy CM Diya Kumari over a question related to the change in alignment of a bypass road in Nohar (Bikaner). Kumari said work had commenced as per the revised alignment and that objections, if any, would be examined. She stated that farmers had opposed the earlier alignment, resulting in non-availability of land, prompting the government to redraw the route. Jully termed the issue serious, noting that a calling attention motion had already been moved on the matter. He questioned the date on which farmers' objections were received and asked who would bear the penalty for increased project costs. He also raised safety concerns, claiming that replacing a proposed flyover with a T-junction could lead to more accidents and demanded clarity on accountability. In another exchange, Kumari, while replying to a question by BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani regarding linking tribal-dominated areas of Nimbahera to a tribal tourism circuit, took a swipe at the previous Congress government. She said detailed project reports (DPRs) would be prepared for religious tourism development and asserted that her government would not rush announcements for political gains. "Unlike the previous government, which made several announcements without groundwork, we do not indulge in vote-bank politics. Our priority is to ensure real benefits and proper facilities for people and tourists," she said. Water resources minister Suresh Singh Rawat on Thursday informed the Rajasthan Assembly that the state government is serious about addressing the flood situation in Ajmer city. Replying to a calling attention motion raised during Zero Hour by MLA Laxman Ram, the minister assured the House that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be prepared to improve the flow zone of the Luni River without disturbing its natural course. Rawat said the Luni River originates from the Nag Hills in Ajmer and that its flow area would be widened and strengthened to improve drainage. He added that restoration and streamlining of the natural outflow zone of the Phool Sagar Kayad Dam in Ajmer would also be undertaken. He further said a DPR would be prepared for a permanent solution to the flooding issue. In addition, the government will assess treated sewage water from Ana Sagar Lake to ensure its optimal utilisation. He said these measures would prevent overflow from the lake and help avert waterlogging in the city. During a debate on grant demands for industries, youth affairs and sports in the state assembly on Thursday, Congress MLA Ashok Chandna accused the BJP of failing to curb online betting and alleged that betting companies had financially benefited the ruling party through electoral bonds. Participating in the discussion, Chandna said the youth of Rajasthan are currently facing multiple challenges, including unemployment, substance abuse and the growing menace of online betting. He questioned the Centre's intent, stating that while the Union government had introduced a Bill a few months ago to curb online betting, the practice continues unabated. "Who allowed online betting to flourish in the first place?" Chandna asked, alleging that online gaming and betting companies donated crores of rupees to the BJP through electoral bonds. He said these companies were "draining the blood of the youth" and despite the ban announcement, online betting platforms are still operational. He said the pressure to repay loans taken to cover betting losses and addiction expenses has led to serious crimes....