"BJP Candidate Sworn in as Minister Before Rajasthan Elections"
In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expanded his cabinet with 22 ministers, including BJP candidate Surendra Pal Singh TT, who is contesting in a postponed election in Karanpur. The Congress party accused the BJP of violating the model code of conduct by appointing TT as a minister before the election, alleging it could influence voters. The BJP has dismissed these accusations. The new cabinet has no Muslim members, reflecting the BJP's candidate selection in the recent assembly elections. Results for the Karanpur seat will be announced on January 8.