Jaipur, Feb. 6 -- Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday delivered a politically charged reply to the debate on the governor's address in the Rajasthan assembly, announcing that the state government will soon introduce a law to protect the Khejri tree, while also challenging the Opposition to a "five years versus two years" performance debate. Addressing the House, Sharma said the government is committed to preserving Rajasthan's ecological and cultural heritage, assuring members that legislation for Khejri conservation is already in process. "I want to assure the people of Rajasthan that we will bring a law to protect the state's Kalpavriksha-the Khejri tree," he said, adding that environmental saints from Bikaner, Phalodi, Jodhpur and Nagaur had met him in August last year, after which he directed officials to begin drafting the law. "The process is underway and we will soon present the draft in the Assembly," he said, amid ongoing public debate over tree conservation. Taking aim at the Opposition, he remarked that if the Leader of Opposition "still cannot see development," he was ready to "arrange spectacles," claiming the BJP government inherited a debt burden of over Rs.5.79 lakh crore from the previous Congress administration but had since accelerated economic growth. The chief minister also defended his visits to Delhi, saying they were aimed at securing benefits for Rajasthan's people. "You used to go to Delhi to save your government; I go to serve the public and bring something back for them," he said, accusing the previous regime of political instability and mismanagement. During the speech, Sharma targeted Congress leaders without naming them, alleging corruption and favouritism during their tenure. He claimed hardworking youth were sidelined earlier due to irregularities in recruitment and examinations, asserting that his government has restored faith by taking strict action against paper leak cases. "Youth need fair examinations, not speeches. Backdoor entries will not happen, and those who try will end up in jail," he said. Sharma accused former ministers of preaching morality after losing power and said honesty must be demonstrated while in office, not after stepping down. On governance and policy, Sharma accused the Congress government of turning the Jal Jeevan Mission into "a symbol of corruption" and pledged to ensure tap water supply to every household under the scheme. He also reiterated commitments to water projects including ERCP and said his government would deliver water to Shekhawati region residents. The CM formally accepted the Opposition's challenge for a comparative debate on governance, saying he was ready for a "five years versus two years" discussion in the Assembly and had placed supporting documents before the House. His reply was marked by repeated disruptions, with Congress legislators staging protests twice - first over remarks on the SIR issue and later over the proposed debate. The CM asserted his government had improved administrative functioning and was committed to transparent governance and development....