Summary:
Much like the past elections, Phalodi will again go to polls with its decades-old demand for a district status The salt town, as it is known, Phalodi’s struggle for a district status began in the 1970s. It nearly got the status in 2008 after the then district magistrate had sent his recommendation. However, the change of government in December 2008, which saw Congress coming to power, was a major disappointment for the locals. The Samiti has been in place since 2000.Local MLA Pabba Ram Bishnoi belongs to the ruling party. However, the promise was forgotten after winning the polls,” said Chhangani..