Former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas criticized the BJP state government's allocation of Rs 100 crore for the IIFA awards event in Jaipur, calling it a misuse of taxpayers' money. Deputy chief minister Diya Kumari defended the expenditure, citing potential boosts to film tourism and employment. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma echoed the benefits for Rajasthan's global recognition and tourism sector.
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