Jaipur, March 18 -- Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Jully on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government, alleging that it is delaying panchayat elections out of political fear, putting rural development at risk. Jully said the Supreme Court has directed that panchayat elections be held by April 15, but with less than a month remaining, the state government has taken no concrete or proactive steps towards conducting the polls. He warned that the delay could jeopardise nearly Rs.1,900 crore in funds from the Finance Commission, which are crucial for key rural schemes such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission and MGNREGA. "If these funds are stalled, it will severely impact rural development and add to the state's already strained financial condition," he said, calling the situation "adding insult to injury." Targeting the government, Jully questioned whether the BJP was avoiding elections due to fear of defeat. "If central funds are withheld, how will the state compensate? Will Rajasthan, already burdened with debt, be pushed further into financial stress?" he asked. Responding to the allegations, BJP spokesperson Ram Lal Sharma said the party has worked to strengthen the panchayati raj institutions and that it remains a priority....