Sachin Pilot writes to PM Modi, urges national project status for East Rajasthan Canal Project
4 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Pilot writes to PM Modi, urges national project status for East Rajasthan Canal Project

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Pilot, the former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demanded a national project status to the desert state’s ambitious East Rajasthan Canal Project. I have requested the PM to give technical sanction and financial assistance for the project, which is ₹37,247 crore,” said Pilot, the former chief of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee. The project seeks to ensure availability of sufficient water for drinking and irrigation by 2051 in Jhalawar, Baran, Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Tonk, Jaipur, Dausa, Karauli, Bharatpur and Dholpur districts. Earlier, the Rajasthan governments, led by incumbent CM Ashok Gehlot, and his predecessor Vaundhara Raje, who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party, had raised the demand of granting a national project status to the ERCP.

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Are Modi's back-to-back Rajasthan visits a subtle backing for CM Sharma?
4 days, 18 hours ago

Are Modi's back-to-back Rajasthan visits a subtle backing for CM Sharma?

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on December 17, paid a second visit to Rajasthan in quick succession, this time to mark the completion of a year of the Bhajan Lal Sharma government. To BJP watchers, the message is clear: Modi is subtly lending his support to the Sharma government and backing his own ‘double engine’ governance narrative in the context of …

Congress anti-farmer, does nothing: Modi
6 days, 6 hours ago

Congress anti-farmer, does nothing: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Congress party talks big in the name of farmers, but it neither does anything for them nor lets others do anything. Accusing the Congress of encouraging water disputes between states rather than resolving them, the Prime Minister said the delay in the implementation of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal …

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan today
1 week ago

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation of projects worth Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan today

India TV News  

PM Modi Rajasthan visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jaipur on Tuesday to participate in the 'Ek Varsh - Parinam Utkarsh' program organized to mark the completion of one year of the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan. PM Modi to inaugurate 24 projects During the visit, he will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 24 projects …

Launch of canal project in eastern Rajasthan sparks political debate
1 week, 2 days ago

Launch of canal project in eastern Rajasthan sparks political debate

New Indian Express  

The Bhajan Lal-led government in Rajasthan is nearing its first anniversary, and this development is being touted as a major achievement. Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticized the BJP government for allegedly keeping details of the agreement under wraps. He further accused the BJP of renaming the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project to PKC-ERCP and questioned …

PM Modi pitches Rising Rajasthan to investors
1 week, 6 days ago

PM Modi pitches Rising Rajasthan to investors

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Inaugurating the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit here on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the immense potential of the desert state acts as a magnet for investments. It is because of this spirit that even in its sandy dunes, trees bear fruits.” The PM praised the Rajasthan government, led by CM Bhajanlal Sharma, for its proactive approach to …

PM Modi to attend Rising Rajasthan Summit today
2 weeks ago

PM Modi to attend Rising Rajasthan Summit today

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 will take place in Jaipur from December 9 to 11, with the Rajasthan government aiming to attract investments and propel the state’s economic growth. Gautam Adani and Anand Mahendra will also hold discussions with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on investment opportunities. The summit will feature 12 sessions on topics such tourism …

‘We got a majority in 2014, 2019, and used it to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, and implement CAA”: HM Amit Shah
8 months ago

‘We got a majority in 2014, 2019, and used it to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, and implement CAA”: HM Amit Shah

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the people gave BJP full majority in the 2014 and 2019 elections, and they used that to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, implement CAA and give 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Mahasammelan here today, Amit Shah said, “You gave …

New government committed to making a developed Rajasthan: Governor Kalraj Mishra
11 months ago

New government committed to making a developed Rajasthan: Governor Kalraj Mishra

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Governor Kalraj Mishra on Friday said the policy and intentions of the new government are very clear and it is committed to making Rajasthan a developed state. But now this stable government with full majority and double engine will not only create a new Rajasthan by setting new records of development in the state but will also fulfil the …

Water scarcity makes Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project afloat this election
1 year, 1 month ago

Water scarcity makes Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project afloat this election

The Hindu  

As the districts in eastern Rajasthan reel from water scarcity for both household- and irrigation purposes, the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project to divert surplus monsoon water from the Chambal basin has gained political currency, in the poll-bound State. Congress candidate from Alwar Tikaram Jully, who was also a Cabinet Minister in the Ashok Gehlot government, said the water crisis in …

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹7,000 crore in Rajasthan
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi unveils projects worth ₹7,000 crore in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 said the development of Rajasthan is a big priority for his government, which has focused on building modern infrastructure in the State. Speaking at a function in Chittorgarh after dedicating various development projects worth around ₹7,000 crore, Mr. Modi said the various development projects dedicated today will make life of the people easier …

PM Modi to visit poll-bound MP, Rajasthan to launch multiple development projects on Oct 2
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi to visit poll-bound MP, Rajasthan to launch multiple development projects on Oct 2

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will launch a slew of projects in poll-bound Telangana, is scheduled to inaugurate multiple development projects in other election-bound states- Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The PM will launch and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth about Rs 7,000 crore in Rajasthan and around Rs 19,260 crore in Madhya Pradesh, the Prime …

‘Modern infrastructure in Rajasthan in our priority’: PM Modi in Sikar
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Modern infrastructure in Rajasthan in our priority’: PM Modi in Sikar

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated various development projects in the Sikar district of poll-bound Rajasthan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Sikar, PM Modi said, “Today the country's farmers have received ₹18,000 crores under the PM Kisan Samriddhi. Today, 1,25,000 PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras centers have started in the country.” “The PMKSYs centers at the block and village level …

Congress slams Union minister Shekhawat, accuses him of stalling canal project
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress slams Union minister Shekhawat, accuses him of stalling canal project

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Congress has accused Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat of stalling the East Rajasthan Canal Project while hitting out at him over his statement on getting it completed if the Bharatiya Janata Party is voted to power in Rajasthan, where polls are due this year. The Congress on Tuesday shared a video on Twitter in which Shekhawat, the BJP …

Rajasthan government schemes not election focused meant to serve people CM Ashok Gehlot latest updates congress leader – India TV
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan government schemes not election focused meant to serve people CM Ashok Gehlot latest updates congress leader – India TV

India TV News  

Rajasthan news: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said his government's schemes were launched after conducting studies to permanently benefit the people and were not election focused. The state government has implemented welfare schemes such as the Old Pension Scheme, the Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana and the Social Security Pension Scheme after conducting studies, Gehlot, a senior Congress leader, said …

PM Modi holds roadshow in Nathdwara, launches projects worth Rs 5,500 crore in Rajasthan
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi holds roadshow in Nathdwara, launches projects worth Rs 5,500 crore in Rajasthan

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects costing over Rs 5,500 crore in Rajasthan today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates and lays the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,500 crores in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. Our government is focusing on providing modern infrastructure in Rajasthan: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/WtIoxyvzex — ANI May 10, 2023 Welcoming PM Modi, Rajasthan CM …

Congress lauds Ashok Gehlot's leadership in Rajasthan amid Sachin Pilot's criticism
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress lauds Ashok Gehlot's leadership in Rajasthan amid Sachin Pilot's criticism

India Today  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday lauded the achievement of the Rajasthan government under the leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. The development follows after Congress leader and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot opened a new front against CM Ashok Gehlot, announcing a day-long fast to seek action from his government over alleged corruption during the BJP rule …

Sachin Pilot's 'jaadugari' jibe at Gehlot govt over Rajasthan exam paper leaks
1 year, 11 months ago

Sachin Pilot's 'jaadugari' jibe at Gehlot govt over Rajasthan exam paper leaks

India Today  

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot addressed the issue of the cancellation of multiple exams in the state due to question paper leak and emphasised the need to arrest the culprits and fix accountability in the cases. Sachin Pilot, who has been touring across the state as part of the Kisan Sammelan, has been raising the …

BJP has done nothing for the farmers: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP has done nothing for the farmers: Sachin Pilot

India Today  

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and former Congress state president Sachin Pilot reached Pilibanga in Rajasthan and received a grand welcome from Congress workers and office bearers. BHARAT JODO YATRA Sachin Pilot heaped praise on Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Recently, Rahul Gandhi held a close-door meeting with Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to iron out …

Congress infighting up in Rajasthan before Bharat Jodo Yatra enters state
2 years ago

Congress infighting up in Rajasthan before Bharat Jodo Yatra enters state

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Just before his Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Congress-ruled Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi has been served a sharp reminder of the festering power struggle in the state between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his key rival Sachin Pilot. However, Mr Sachin Pilot has distanced himself from Mr Bainsla’s comments, and said: “No matter how hard the BJP tries, the yatra …

Don\'t take Modi\'s praise for Gehlot lightly, Sachin Pilot tells Congress
2 years, 1 month ago

Don\'t take Modi\'s praise for Gehlot lightly, Sachin Pilot tells Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

JAIPUR: Breaking his silence over the political crisis that erupted in Congress-ruled Rajasthan in September, party leader Sachin Pilot Wednesday suggested the party will soon take action against those who were given notices by the AICC for indiscipline. Pilot further said rules and discipline of the party apply to all, adding that he hoped Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would take …

Invest Rajasthan Summit 2022: Be it Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani or Jay Shah, we welcome all, says Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 2 months ago

Invest Rajasthan Summit 2022: Be it Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani or Jay Shah, we welcome all, says Ashok Gehlot

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan will welcome all because it requires employment and investment: CM Gehlot His remarks come a day after BJP mocked Congress after Gehlot praised Adani Gehlot said be it Adani, Ambani or Jay Shah, we welcome all in Rajasthan Invest Rajasthan Summit 2022: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said that industrialist Gautam Adani or Union Home Minister …

Congress Crisis Updates: Amid Rajasthan Crisis, Sachin Pilot Meets Sonia Gandhi, Says 'Have Conveyed Sentiments, Feedback' to Her
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress Crisis Updates: Amid Rajasthan Crisis, Sachin Pilot Meets Sonia Gandhi, Says 'Have Conveyed Sentiments, Feedback' to Her

News 18  

Congress Crisis Updates: Amid the current political crisis in Rajasthan, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday said a decision on the state Chief Minister will be taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a day or two. Talking to reporters, Gehlot said internal issues that have cropped up within the party ahead of the Congress president’s election will be …

Up to Sachin Pilot to decide his future, says Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia
2 years, 2 months ago

Up to Sachin Pilot to decide his future, says Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia

The Hindu  

Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia speaks to Nistula Hebbar on the political crisis engulfing the State. If you look at the background just before 2018, before the Congress government was formed, Sachin Pilot was Congress president and Ashok Gehlot was just a senior leader. At that time there was suspense as to who would be Chief Minister, and even when …

Congress crisis in Rajasthan as Ashok Gehlot supporters rally to keep Sachin Pilot at bay
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress crisis in Rajasthan as Ashok Gehlot supporters rally to keep Sachin Pilot at bay

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 26, 2022 19:24 IST Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is known to be a seasoned politician. Some legislators, he said, demanded that a CLP resolution appointing a new Chief Minister be passed after October 19, no one-to-one meeting should be held, and that a Gehlot loyalist be appointed as Chief Minister. The sense that both the observers …

Rajasthan to get new CM? Cong MLAs to meet at Gehlot's residence today
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan to get new CM? Cong MLAs to meet at Gehlot's residence today

India Today  

A meeting of Congress Legislature Party of Rajasthan Assembly has been called on Sunday. With Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot confirming that he will file a nomination for the Congress presidential poll, the meeting will likely discuss who will be next CM in case Gehlot quits the post. K C Venugopal tweeted, “Congress President has appointed Mallikarjun Kharge as Observer along …

We will not oppose if Sachin Pilot is made CM: Rajasthan minister
2 years, 3 months ago

We will not oppose if Sachin Pilot is made CM: Rajasthan minister

Hindustan Times  

With senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot looking set to contest for top party post, the buzz over the Rajasthan's next chief minister intensified after Rahul Gandhi batted for the "one-man, one-post" concept in line with the Chintan Shivir held in Udaipur this year. While the suspense persists whether the chief ministerial post would go to Gehlot's bete noire Sachin Pilot, …

Congress President election: Who will succeed Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM if he's elected to top party post?
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress President election: Who will succeed Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM if he's elected to top party post?

India TV News  

Congress President's election: As Rahul Gandhi reinforces the 'one man and one post' in the party in his press conference in Kochi, there is speculation which is around — who will succeed Ashok Gehlot as the chief minister of Rajasthan in case he becomes the president of the party. His supporters also claim that he is popular amongst youth and …

'Let MLAs Decide': Unwilling to Vacate Rajasthan's Cockpit for Pilot, Gehlot's Googly in Meet with Sonia
2 years, 3 months ago

'Let MLAs Decide': Unwilling to Vacate Rajasthan's Cockpit for Pilot, Gehlot's Googly in Meet with Sonia

News 18  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot is geared up to make one more and possibly a last attempt to convince Rahul Gandhi to file his nomination papers for the post of Congress president. Chief electoral officer Madhusudan Mistry though told News18.com, “There is no such rule for the president’s post.” This has given hope to the Gehlot camp. Shifting sands Sources …

Declare ERCP as national project, Rajasthan CM Gehlot at NITI Aayog meeting
2 years, 4 months ago

Declare ERCP as national project, Rajasthan CM Gehlot at NITI Aayog meeting

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday demanded that the government of India should declare Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project as a national project. Gehlot also urged to increase financial assistance of the Centre in various centrally In the 7th meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog held on Sunday, he also urged to increase financial assistance of the …

'He called me Nikamma earlier too': Sachin Pilot responds to Ashok Gehlot's jibe
2 years, 5 months ago

'He called me Nikamma earlier too': Sachin Pilot responds to Ashok Gehlot's jibe

India Today  

A day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that Sachin Pilot was in connivance with BJP in 2020 to topple the Congress government in the state, the former deputy CM hit back saying he was called 'Nikamma' earlier too. If a leader like Rahul Gandhi is appreciating my patience level then I think no one should unnecessarily get disturbed …

BJP, Congress in election mode in Rajasthan, intensify protests on Karauli, ERCP
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP, Congress in election mode in Rajasthan, intensify protests on Karauli, ERCP

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have got into election mode in Rajasthan with both parties targeting each other on burning issues such as water for drinking and irrigation, and religious issues. BJP Yuva Morcha national president and member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya was stopped by the police while leading a Nyay Yatra towards violence-hit Karauli district in …

Ashok Gehlot using Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project as political tool, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
2 years, 8 months ago

Ashok Gehlot using Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project as political tool, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

India Today  

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has accused Rajasthan Chief Minster Ashok Gehlot of using the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project as a political tool and not for helping the citizens of the state. He also targeted Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on this issue, saying that he is not doing anything for the state despite being the Union Minister of Jal …

Ashok Gehlot targets Gajendra Shekhawat over ERCP. BJP responds
2 years, 8 months ago

Ashok Gehlot targets Gajendra Shekhawat over ERCP. BJP responds

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday took a swipe at Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, saying the state’s Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project deserved to be accorded the status of a national project but the minister, who hails from the desert state, wasn’t doing anything to convince the Centre. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Gehlot’s tweet attack on Shekhawat …

'Pilot Never Demanded Any Post': Rajasthan Rejig Delayed Again as Gehlot Cites Doc's Orders to Skip Meet
3 years, 6 months ago

'Pilot Never Demanded Any Post': Rajasthan Rejig Delayed Again as Gehlot Cites Doc's Orders to Skip Meet

News 18  

Amid tensions in the Rajasthan Congress rising and the Pilot camp becoming edgy, chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s aide told news agency ANI that the doctors have “advised the Chief Minister to avoid one-on-one meetings” because of Covid. I’m with the Congress party and Sachin Pilot and CM Ashok Gehlot are my leaders,” he added. I'm with Congress party & Sachin …

Sachin Pilot in Gujarat might resolve Congress's Rajasthan crisis. But why is the Young Turk wary?
3 years, 6 months ago

Sachin Pilot in Gujarat might resolve Congress's Rajasthan crisis. But why is the Young Turk wary?

India Today  

The Congress high command is reportedly scouting for a point man in Gujarat to strategise, handhold and supervise the party’s electoral campaign for November-December 2022 state assembly polls. Several names are doing the rounds, namely Kamal Nath, BK Hari Prakash, Mukul Wasnik, Avinash Pandey, Mohan Prakash, but 10 Janpath’s most preferred choice is reported to be Sachin Pilot, former Rajasthan …

Rajasthan or Delhi? Sachin Pilot keeps everyone guessing on future role
4 years, 4 months ago

Rajasthan or Delhi? Sachin Pilot keeps everyone guessing on future role

India Today  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot wanted to be Rajasthan chief minister and this led to his rebellion against incumbent Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. On being asked whether he will continue to work in Rajasthan as his karmabhoomi or move over to Delhi for a central role in the Congress party, Sachin Pilot said, "When I was made a Union minister, I …

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