BJP re-elected in Gujarat on strength of Congressmen who joined saffron party: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP re-elected in Gujarat on strength of Congressmen who joined saffron party: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

India TV News  

Highlights BJP's Gujarat model is exposed and the party has failed to meet people's aspiration: Ashok Gehlot BJP got re-elected on strengths of Congressmen who have joined saffron party: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot is on a two-day Gujarat visit starting from August 17 Ashok Gehlot in Gujarat: The BJP's Gujarat model is exposed and the party has failed to meet people's aspiration, however, it got re-elected on the strengths of Congressmen who have joined the saffron party, claimed senior Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Gehlot is in Gujarat to discuss the political situation on ground and after discussions with the state leaders, the party will prepare a strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The Congress leader also said that though the BJP leadership was aware that its state government has failed, it took them three years replace it with a new team. ALSO READ: Lumpy skin disease: Cattle protection priority of state government, says Ashok Gehlot

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Union minister predicts Ashok Gehlot's future in Congress, says 'will visit him to...'
10 months ago

Union minister predicts Ashok Gehlot's future in Congress, says 'will visit him to...'

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday claimed that former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot might not have a significant role in the central leadership of the Congress party anymore. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former Rajasthan CMs Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot during the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan Chief Minister, in Jaipur. The …

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot questions delay in Cabinet expansion, says governance has come to a standstill
1 year ago

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot questions delay in Cabinet expansion, says governance has come to a standstill

India TV News  

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday targeted Bharatiya Janata Party, saying event after 22 days it failed to form the Council of ministers in the state. People of Rajasthan gave a clear mandate to BJP on December 3, but even after 22 days, the Cabinet has not been formed yet, due to which governance has come to a …

Rajasthan elections: CM Ashok Gehlot files nomination from Sadarpura Assembly constituency
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan elections: CM Ashok Gehlot files nomination from Sadarpura Assembly constituency

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot files nomination from the Sardarpura Assembly constituency for the upcoming Assembly elections in Rajasthan. Gehlot political journey Gehlot is the present Rajasthan Chief Minister since 2018. In the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly Election, Gehlot defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Shambhu Singh Khetasar by 45,597 votes. It was Gehlot who led the Congress party to …

Rajasthan Polls 2023: Why Congress Prospects Will Depend On How It Projects CM Ashok Gehlot
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan Polls 2023: Why Congress Prospects Will Depend On How It Projects CM Ashok Gehlot

ABP News  

With the Rajasthan assembly term ending soon and an election is scheduled to be held later this year, the political landscape is buzzing with anticipation as everyone is waiting to see if the state will continue with its trend of not bringing back the same government or will break the trend and give the Congress another chance. To complement this, …

Congress’s Rajasthan poll panel holds first meeting, Gehlot targets BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress’s Rajasthan poll panel holds first meeting, Gehlot targets BJP

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party seemed to have accepted defeat even before the assembly elections are held, as the opposition party does not have a face in its state leadership. Exuding confidence of a big win for the party, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the feedback received from people shows they have …

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot warns PM Modi of revolt against him, BJP says there is no question of rift in party
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot warns PM Modi of revolt against him, BJP says there is no question of rift in party

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister on Saturday launched an attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming the latter is losing respect within his own party and could soon face a revolt. 'Modiji's respect is waning within his party' "Making the country Congress-free will never happen," Gehlot said. Gehlot attack PM Modi over Manipur issue Gehlot also attacked the Prime Minister over the …

Gehlot is on path of rebellion: BJP\'s Malviya
2 years, 2 months ago

Gehlot is on path of rebellion: BJP\'s Malviya

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: BJP's Amit Malviya claimed on Thursday that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is on the "path of rebellion" from the Congress as he shared a short video of him in which he is seen praising the work of public sector undertaking Coal India and some decisions of Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi. After inviting Gautam Adani, despite Rahul …

Gehlot out of Congress presidential race, Sonia to pick Rajasthan CM
2 years, 2 months ago

Gehlot out of Congress presidential race, Sonia to pick Rajasthan CM

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan Congress rebellion has hit the state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hard. After meeting party chief Sonia Gandhi and apologising for the Sunday rebellion, Gehlot ruled himself out of the Congress presidential race. The Congress wanted Gehlot to step down as Rajasthan CM before running for the Congress president's post, while Gehlot wanted to play a double …

Ashok Gehlot bows out of the Congress president race
2 years, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot bows out of the Congress president race

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 29, 2022 20:43 IST After the Rajasthan Congress legislators sounded the bugle call of revolt, three-time Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot declared that he was out of the race for the post of president in the party’s organisational elections scheduled for October. All we both want is that whoever prevails, @incIndia will win!✋🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Df6QdzZoRH — Shashi Tharoor September …

Won't contest Congress chief polls, apologise to Sonia Gandhi: Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 2 months ago

Won't contest Congress chief polls, apologise to Sonia Gandhi: Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said he apologised to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi for the recent political drama in the state and announced that he will not contest the Congress president's election on moral grounds. Gehlot's statement comes after his meeting with Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi amid a massive internal conflict over the …

Gehlot likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi today
2 years, 2 months ago

Gehlot likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi today

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot is likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday in an attempt to resolve the crisis triggered in Rajasthan after lawmakers close to him opposed his rival Sachin Pilot’s elevation to the state’s top job. The lawmakers sought their say in choosing Gehlot’s successor if he gets elected as the party chief. They opposed Pilot’s …

In Delhi, Gehlot says internal politics will be resolved, worry about nation
2 years, 2 months ago

In Delhi, Gehlot says internal politics will be resolved, worry about nation

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot reached New Delhi late on Wednesday night to hold talks with the Congress leadership as suspense continued to prevail over his candidature for the post of the party president. Meanwhile, Delhi saw the movement of a number of Congress veterans, including Digvijaya Singh and AK Antony, whose names have since cropped up as a likely …

Veteran Cong leader to meet Sonia Gandhi at 5 pm, help with Rajasthan crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Veteran Cong leader to meet Sonia Gandhi at 5 pm, help with Rajasthan crisis

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Congress leader AK Antony - summoned to Delhi to help deal with the Rajasthan crisis and select a candidate for the October election - will meet Sonia Gandhi at 5 pm. READ | Gehlot likely to meet Sonia Gandhi, file papers for Cong polls His candidature, though, has been fraught with tension not only because of the MLAs' actions …

Gehlot likely to meet Sonia Gandhi, file nomination for Cong presidential poll
2 years, 2 months ago

Gehlot likely to meet Sonia Gandhi, file nomination for Cong presidential poll

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot was due to arrive in New Delhi, where he is expected to meet Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and likely to file the nomination for Congress presidential election. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot at Congress office in Jaipur last week. Central observers Ajay Maken and Mallikarjun Kharge have criticised the role of state minister Shanti Dhariwal …

Congress President polls: Rajasthan CM Gehlot to visit Delhi, meet high command; no word on resignation yet
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress President polls: Rajasthan CM Gehlot to visit Delhi, meet high command; no word on resignation yet

India TV News  

Congress President Polls: Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, will meet Congress top brass in New Delhi on Wednesday. With the Rajasthan episode posing a significant challenge before the party, the Congress president has initiated discussions with senior party leaders from across the country to resolve the crisis even as the fate of Gehlot who was considered frontrunner for the …

Ashok Gehlot says 'internal politics goes on, we'll resolve it' as he faces political crisis in Rajasthan
2 years, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot says 'internal politics goes on, we'll resolve it' as he faces political crisis in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Rajasthan crisis: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, who is dealing with the political crisis in the state in view of the Congress President's election and is likely one of the contenders, said that internal politics goes and they will resolve it. Sources say all is not well between Ashok Gehlot, Congress high command as Gehlot who is likely to contest …

Ashok Gehlot cocks a snook as Congress discipline is in jeopardy
2 years, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot cocks a snook as Congress discipline is in jeopardy

Firstpost  

What is writ large is that the Congress supremo and the Gandhis seem to be losing their grip on the party, with many of the leaders not shy about stating their preferences, even if it is at variance Running a political party on auto-pilot and remembrances of past glory obviously does not work. The present leadership of the Congress hinges …

Ashok Gehlot 'no longer in race' for Congress president
2 years, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot 'no longer in race' for Congress president

Firstpost  

This comes amid ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan over leadership change following Ashok Gehlot’s announcement earlier that he would contest the AICC president polls New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will not file the nomination for the Congress presidential election, sources told News18. This comes amid ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan over leadership change following Gehlot’s announcement earlier that …

Will Gehlot pull out of Congress presidential race? Sources close to him say ‘fluid...'
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Gehlot pull out of Congress presidential race? Sources close to him say ‘fluid...'

Hindustan Times  

Calling the crisis in Rajasthan a “totally fluid situation”, sources close to Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot told HT on Monday that he may not yet file nomination for the forthcoming Congress presidential elections. The response comes after members of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body, reportedly told interim boss Sonia Gandhi to pull Gehlot out of …

'Please unite them first': BJP leader's Bharat Jodo swipe amid Rajasthan crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

'Please unite them first': BJP leader's Bharat Jodo swipe amid Rajasthan crisis

Hindustan Times  

As the crisis in the Rajasthan government deepens amid a tussle over chief minister Ashok Gehlot's successor, BJP leaders have once again latched on to the infighting amid grand old party's much-publicised public outreach program - 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', a footmarch of the Congress being led by party leader Rahul Gandhi. Union minister Bhupender Yadav last night posted a photo …

Congress committee urges Sonia to pull Ashok Gehlot out of party president race
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress committee urges Sonia to pull Ashok Gehlot out of party president race

India TV News  

Congress President Polls: The Congress High Command has asked Sonia Gandhi to pull Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot out of the party chief's race over the deepening political crisis in Rajasthan. Sonia Gandhi, at the behest of Ashok Gehlot, has taken cognizance of the MLAs of his camp not meeting the two observers- Mallikarjun Kharge and Ajay Maken - sent to …

Rajasthan political crisis: Meet the main actors in the state's political theatre
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis: Meet the main actors in the state's political theatre

India TV News  

Rajasthan political crisis: MLAs loyal to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot rebelled Sunday against the Congress high command over the possibility of Sachin Pilot becoming the next CM, once the veteran leader is elected as the party’s national president. Ashok Gehlot: Rajasthan’s chief minister for the third time, Gehlot was tipped to become the national president of the Congress. C …

Rajasthan suspense intensifies as Team Gehlot takes centrestage | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan suspense intensifies as Team Gehlot takes centrestage | Top points

Hindustan Times  

A large number of Congress legislators loyal to chief minister Ashok Gehlot submitted their resignations to Assembly speaker CP Joshi in a late-night development ahead of a legislature party meeting that was scheduled to take place to pick his successor. The development comes amid reports that Sachin Pilot could replace Gehlot for the top post in the state after the …

What Ashok Gehlot said amid buzz about him quitting as Rajasthan CM. Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

What Ashok Gehlot said amid buzz about him quitting as Rajasthan CM. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Ashok Gehlot, who has emerged as a frontrunner in the Congress presidential elections, on Sunday cleared the air amid buzz around him quitting as the chief minister of Rajasthan if he wins the presidential election. The senior leader of the grand old party would be expected to leave the chief minister's chair because of the Congress’s “one party, one post” …

20 MLAs of Gehlot camp planning show of strength ahead of Congress presidential poll
2 years, 2 months ago

20 MLAs of Gehlot camp planning show of strength ahead of Congress presidential poll

India Today  

Ahead of the Congress Legislature Party meeting, which will be held at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday evening to decide on the next CM in case he quits the post, around 20 MLAs of the Gehlot camp are planning a show of strength. Ashok Gehlot might step down as Rajasthan chief minister before filing nominations for the Congress …

Gehlot relents, lets Sonia take a call on new Rajasthan CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Gehlot relents, lets Sonia take a call on new Rajasthan CM

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Friday said he would “definitely” run for party chief and any decision on who will replace him as Rajasthan CM will be taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Gehlot’s desire to simultaneously hold the posts of Congress president and Rajasthan CM was dashed with Rahul Gandhi ruling it out completely and backing the …

Can the Congress achieve a smooth transition of power from Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can the Congress achieve a smooth transition of power from Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan?

India Today  

Even as Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s shift to Delhi as Congress president becomes almost certain, his state is abuzz with speculation whether the transfer of power to a new CM will be smooth or will the party end up damaging itself like it did in Punjab while finding a chief ministerial replacement for Captain Amarinder Singh in 2021. Also, …

Gehlot visits Shirdi, makes it clear that he will contest election for Congress president’s post
2 years, 3 months ago

Gehlot visits Shirdi, makes it clear that he will contest election for Congress president’s post

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot who visited popular Saibaba temple in Shirdi on Friday, made it clear that he would be contesting the election for the Congress president’s post. Gehlot, who earlier met former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in Kochi, said the latter told him that no one from the Gandhi family would be contesting the elections. I will …

Congress President Election : Know Congress's profit from Gehlot's presidency?
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress President Election : Know Congress's profit from Gehlot's presidency?

ABP News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced that he will fight the Congress President Election and will step down from the CM post if he is elected party chief. Speaking to ABP News, Ashok Gehlot said he will step down from the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister if he is elected Congress President. Earlier in the day, ANI quoted …

Hectic parleys in Rajasthan as Gehlot gears up for Congress president election
2 years, 3 months ago

Hectic parleys in Rajasthan as Gehlot gears up for Congress president election

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot, tipped by some to take over as CM if Gehlot moves to Delhi as Congress president, returned to the state on Friday amid speculation over their future. Cabinet member Rajendra Gudha, one of the six BSP MLAs who switched over to the Congress, threw his weight behind Pilot and …

Will the picture of party change if Ashok Gehlot becomes the Congress President ?
2 years, 3 months ago

Will the picture of party change if Ashok Gehlot becomes the Congress President ?

ABP News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced that he will fight the Congress President Election and will step down from the CM post if he is elected party chief. Speaking to ABP News, Ashok Gehlot said he will step down from the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister if he is elected Congress President. Earlier in the day, ANI quoted …

'Rahul Gandhi made it clear...': Cong prez hopeful Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 3 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi made it clear...': Cong prez hopeful Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Friday spoke about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remark - that nobody from the Gandhi family would contest next month's election for party chief. He made it clear that no one from the Gandhi family should become the next chief," Gehlot - who this morning confirmed his bid for the top post - said. Rahul Gandhi …

On ‘one-man, one-post’ stand, Rahul Gandhi's indirect message to Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 3 months ago

On ‘one-man, one-post’ stand, Rahul Gandhi's indirect message to Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculation that Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot could contest the Congress's presidential election, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday made it clear that the decisions, including that of “one-man, one-post”, taken at the party's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur this year are expected to be followed. "What we decided at Udaipur, we expect that commitment to be maintained," Gandhi said …

Ashok Gehlot, the next Congress president? Why Rajasthan chief minister’s elevation isn’t the change the party needs
2 years, 3 months ago

Ashok Gehlot, the next Congress president? Why Rajasthan chief minister’s elevation isn’t the change the party needs

Firstpost  

Ashok Gehlot’s long association with the Gandhi family and his close ties to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi may make him the top contender for the post of Congress chief. The contest has narrowed down to two people — Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Thiruvanathapuram MP Shashi Tharoor. Gehlot meets Sonia On Wednesday, Rajasthan’s Ashok Gehlot met Congress chief Sonia …

Ashok Gehlot hints at entering Congress presidential poll fray if party wishes
2 years, 3 months ago

Ashok Gehlot hints at entering Congress presidential poll fray if party wishes

The Hindu  

In a clear indication that he could throw his hat in the ring for the Congress presidential polls, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on September 21 said he will file his nomination if his party people wish so and fulfill any responsibility given to him. However, Gehlot, who is set to go to Kochi later in the day, said he …

Congress prez polls: Ashok Gehlot arrives at 10 Janpath to meet Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress prez polls: Ashok Gehlot arrives at 10 Janpath to meet Sonia Gandhi

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has arrived at 10 Janpath Road in national capital Delhi to meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, new agency ANI reported. Meanwhile, Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP and a part of the G-23 leaders Shashi Tharoor also received the nod from Sonia Gandhi to contest the elections for President post of Congress party. However, Gehlot, who is …

Congress President Poll Updates: Sonia Gandhi to Remain 'Neutral' As Gehlot Meets Her Ahead of Elections
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress President Poll Updates: Sonia Gandhi to Remain 'Neutral' As Gehlot Meets Her Ahead of Elections

News 18  

Hours after indicating that he could throw his hat in the ring for the upcoming Congress president elections, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday reached party interim chief Sonia Gandhi’s residence in Delhi. Congress President Election News Latest Updates: • Shashi Tharoor, who is also one of the frontrunners in the race for Congress president, met party’s Central Election …

Will Ashok Gehlot run for the top post of Congress? Rajasthan chief gives clear signal at late-night meeting
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Ashok Gehlot run for the top post of Congress? Rajasthan chief gives clear signal at late-night meeting

Firstpost  

At the informal meeting, Rajasthan’s Ashok Gehlot told MLAs that he would try to convince Rahul Gandhi ‘one last time’ to contest and return as Congress president. That seems to be the question on everyone’s minds about Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot contesting the polls for the position of Congress president. In the meeting, Gehlot told Congress MLAs that they …

Ashok Gehlot wishes to retain Rajasthan CM's post even if elected as Congress President: Sources
2 years, 3 months ago

Ashok Gehlot wishes to retain Rajasthan CM's post even if elected as Congress President: Sources

India TV News  

Highlights Sources suggest that Ashok Gehlot wants to continue as Rajasthan CM even if elected as Cong chief Ashok Gehlot may file his nomination for Congress president on the 27th or 28th Sources also suggest Sachin Pilot wants Gehlot to put in his papers as CM if before he becomes chief Congress President election: As the Congress party holds discussions …

Congress president election: Will try again to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the post, says Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress president election: Will try again to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the post, says Ashok Gehlot

India TV News  

Congress president election: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said he will abide by the wishes of party workers on whether to contest the Congress chief polls, or to concentrate in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Chief Minister asserted that he would make one last-ditch effort to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the post. On whether he would keep the …

Ahead of Delhi visit today, Ashok Gehlot to persuade Rahul Gandhi to contest Congress President polls
2 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of Delhi visit today, Ashok Gehlot to persuade Rahul Gandhi to contest Congress President polls

India TV News  

Highlights Ashok Gehlot is all set to visit the national capital today. Congress President Polls: Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot is all set to visit the national capital today, but first, he will try to persuade Rahul Gandhi to contest for the post of party President. He will first visit Kochi to persuade Rahul Gandhi, who …

After Gehlot covenes late-night meeting, Rajasthan Minister says State MLAs to reach Delhi if CM files nomination
2 years, 3 months ago

After Gehlot covenes late-night meeting, Rajasthan Minister says State MLAs to reach Delhi if CM files nomination

The Hindu  

Amid reports of being the front-runner in the Congress presidential polls, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is expected to call on incumbent party chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday before he flies off to Kerala to join Rahul Gandhi in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. In the meeting, Mr. Gehlot told Congress MLAs that they will be asked to come to New …

Gehlot versus G-23 dissenters: Why a contest for Congress president poll looks inevitable
2 years, 3 months ago

Gehlot versus G-23 dissenters: Why a contest for Congress president poll looks inevitable

India Today  

The first day for filing nomination papers for the Congress president is nine days away but hectic behind-the-scenes activities indicate a contest is very much on the cards. A Lok Sabha MP from among G-23 has reportedly firmed up his mind to contest the Congress presidential polls with full knowledge that rebel nominees, with the exception of Subhas Chandra Bose …

Why Rajasthan is key to the Congress’s chances of revival
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Rajasthan is key to the Congress’s chances of revival

The Hindu  

The political equations are full of new variables in Rajasthan with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expected to succumb to pressure from the Gandhi family to take over as national president of the Congress in place of the ailing Sonia Gandhi, and after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi refused to step in. Similarly, after the 2018 Assembly elections, the then State …

Why has Ashok Gehlot emerged as front-runner for Congress chief? What about Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi?
2 years, 4 months ago

Why has Ashok Gehlot emerged as front-runner for Congress chief? What about Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi?

Firstpost  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has been a Congress stalwart and a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhis. The high command is also keeping an eye on the upcoming 2024 polls and sees a potential Gehlot elevation as a chance to satiate Sachin Pilot’s desire for the Rajasthan chief ministership The Congress looks to be turning to a veteran for its …

Ashok Gehlot denies being offered Congress president's post
2 years, 4 months ago

Ashok Gehlot denies being offered Congress president's post

India Today  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday denied being offered the Congress president post by the party's interim president Sonia Gandhi. I'm fulfilling duties that have been assigned to me: Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on reports that he has been offered Congress president post by party's interim president Sonia Gandhi pic.twitter.com/dxbJdKvf6r — ANI August 24, 2022 "I …

Congress 'unanimously' in favour of Rahul for party president post: Rajasthan CM Gehlot
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress 'unanimously' in favour of Rahul for party president post: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

The Hindu  

As the countdown began for the election of Congress president, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 22 said the party is "unanimously" in favour of Rahul Gandhi for the post. Mr. Gehlot said that considering the sentiments of Congress workers across the country, Rahul Gandhi should accept the role. The Chief Minister said even within the party, there is …

Gujarat election 2022: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot begins his two-day visit to poll-bound state
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat election 2022: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot begins his two-day visit to poll-bound state

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan CM Gehlot began his two-day Gujarat visit from today Congress had on July 12 appointed Gehlot as a senior observer for the Gujarat polls Elections are due later this year in the state Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot is on a two-day visit to Gujarat. He began his scheduled visit to the state on …

Rajasthan bypolls: Gehlot exudes confidence of party win; says 'BJP nervous'
3 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan bypolls: Gehlot exudes confidence of party win; says 'BJP nervous'

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed confidence that the Congress candidates will win byelections for Vallabhnagar and Dhariyawad assembly seats. Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party, Gehlot on Saturday alleged the BJP is nervous and resorting to statements because they are in the 4th place in Vallabhnagar by-elections. "The BJP is nervous and resorting to statements because they are in …

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