Gehlot, Baghel discuss Prashant Kishor’s revival plans with Sonia
2 years, 8 months ago

Gehlot, Baghel discuss Prashant Kishor’s revival plans with Sonia

The Hindu  

As part of the ongoing consultations over election strategist Prashant Kishor or PK plan for the Congress’ revival, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday met party president Sonia Gandhi here and discussed the organisation’s strategy for the coming Assembly and general elections. “Congress President Sonia Gandhi has constituted a short committee to look at the various suggestions given by Mr. Kishor as also by certain very experienced people in the party….Our two Chief Ministers are very experienced, they have organisational and administrative experience. Asked about Mr. Kishor’s joining the party, Mr. Surjewala said the committee did not have the remit to decide on anyone’s induction and was rather examining the proposals to strengthen the Congress, contest the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in a better way, connect better with people and highlight their grievances. Gehlot endorses Kishor Endorsing Mr. Kishor, the Rajasthan Chief Minister said the poll strategist had become a brand in the country, who was with Narendra Modi in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, later with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and then with the Congress in Punjab.

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Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News
1 month, 1 week ago

Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News

ABP News  

The recent Congress Working Committee meeting, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, focused on revitalizing the party organization and preparing for the upcoming elections. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, discussed strategies to strengthen the Congress's electoral footing. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the importance of moving away from traditional methods and adopting tailored strategies for different states to counter the BJP's …

BJP’s Rao Narbir Singh and Mukesh Sharma ramp up outreach
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s Rao Narbir Singh and Mukesh Sharma ramp up outreach

Hindustan Times  

With just days to go for the Haryana assembly elections, BJP candidates Rao Narbir Singh from Badshahpur and Mukesh Sharma from Gurgaon have intensified their outreach efforts, prioritising civic issues affecting residents. Rao Narbir Singh’s condominium outreach Rao Narbir Singh, the BJP candidate from Badshahpur, is visiting condominiums with the help of RWAs to engage with urban middle-class voters. Mukesh …

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj to become political party, contest Bihar Assembly polls next year
5 months, 1 week ago

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj to become political party, contest Bihar Assembly polls next year

The Hindu  

Former election strategist Prashant Kishor on July 28 said his Jan Suraaj campaign will become a political party on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, and contest the Bihar Assembly polls next year. Mr. Kishor was addressing a "State-level workshop" of Jan Suraaj in Patna, which was attended by several persons, including two former legislators and a granddaughter of late …

Prashant Kishor Eyes Entry Into Bihar Assembly In 2025 With Jan Suraaj Party: Details
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Prashant Kishor Eyes Entry Into Bihar Assembly In 2025 With Jan Suraaj Party: Details

ABP News  

With eyes on Bihar assembly elections slated for next year, political consultant-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has decided to convert his Jan Suraaj campaign into a political party. Citing reason for a new option in Bihar, Kishor said that more than 50 per cent of people in Bihar are fed up with Lalu-Nitish and the Bharatiya Janata Party and are looking for …

Interview | Ashok Gehlot says BJP will struggle to win even 250 Lok Sabha seats, forget about ‘400-paar’
8 months, 1 week ago

Interview | Ashok Gehlot says BJP will struggle to win even 250 Lok Sabha seats, forget about ‘400-paar’

Hindustan Times  

Voting in all 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan has concluded in the first two phases. Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote at a polling station during the second phase of the Lok Sabha Polls, in Jodhpur. Impact of BJP's election narrative Ashok Gehlot dismissed any adverse effects on the Congress due …

Congress announces candidate for postponed Karanpur poll in Rajasthan
1 year ago

Congress announces candidate for postponed Karanpur poll in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday announced Rupinder Singh Kooner as its candidate for the postponed Assembly election in Sriganganagar district’s Karanpur constituency in Rajasthan. Mr. Rupinder Singh Kooner, son of Gurmeet Singh Kooner, has been fielded by the party ostensibly to get the benefit of sympathy for the departed leader. Venugopal said in a statement that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had …

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023 | BJP cruises to victory; Vasundhara Raje, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore among winners
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023 | BJP cruises to victory; Vasundhara Raje, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore among winners

The Hindu  

The Opposition BJP wrested power from the Congress in Rajasthan on Sunday by obtaining a clear majority and emerging as the single largest party past the halfway mark in the closely fought Assembly election. The BJP’s victory also came as a setback to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who was expecting to beat the anti-incumbency trend with his welfare schemes, social …

Rajasthan Chunav Manch: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asserts confidence in polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Chunav Manch: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asserts confidence in polls

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed strong confidence in winning the upcoming assembly elections, stating, "I am fully confident that we will emerge victorious in the assembly elections." Kharge criticised the BJP, stating that people are dissatisfied with the party, and the public is becoming increasingly aware of the falsehoods propagated by the ruling party. In Rajasthan – which will see …

In Rajasthan, itch for change, or a yen for continuity?
1 year, 2 months ago

In Rajasthan, itch for change, or a yen for continuity?

The Hindu  

In his greetings to Congress candidates named in the second list announced on October 22 for the Rajasthan Assembly elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reaffirmed his emphasis on the schemes of bachat, raahat, badhat, through which he expects to beat the desert State’s trend of incumbent governments being voted out of power during the last three decades. Editorial |Jaipur gamble: …

Rajasthan polls: Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting to discuss candidate list
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan polls: Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting to discuss candidate list

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly elections: A crucial meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee was held at AICC headquarters in Delhi on the shortlisting of candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly elections on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarun Kharge, CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, AICC in-charge of state Sukhjinder Randhawa, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

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, …

'Stand firm with INDIA': Sonia Gandhi's unity pitch at Congress top panel meet
1 year, 3 months ago

'Stand firm with INDIA': Sonia Gandhi's unity pitch at Congress top panel meet

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the party should not fall in the trap of "Hindu-Muslim debate", in an apparent reference to the Sanatana Dharma controversy, during the Congress Working Committee meeting, sources told indiatoday.in. On Saturday, the CWC also "wholeheartedly" welcomed the continuing consolidation of INDIA bloc, claiming it had already rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. …

Rajasthan: Congress in poll mode, announces committee for upcoming Assembly elections
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress in poll mode, announces committee for upcoming Assembly elections

India TV News  

Congress party has formed an election committee for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections. Other members of the committee include former CM Ashok Gehlot, former deputy CM Sachin Pilot, and several other senior party leaders. The formation of the election committee is a significant step in the Congress party's preparations for the Rajasthan Assembly elections. Here are some of the key …

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's special focus on Chhattisgarh, and the Baghel connect
1 year, 4 months ago

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi's special focus on Chhattisgarh, and the Baghel connect

India Today  

All eyes are on Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Chhattisgarh on September 2 to kick off the Congress party’s electoral campaign in the poll-bound state. Congress insiders say Rahul also wishes to express his solidarity with Baghel whose personal staff and close political aides have been under the Enforcement Directorate glare. When Baghel and TS Singh Deo's differences began to hurt …

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 …

Congress chief to meet Rajasthan leaders tomorrow over Gehlot-Pilot feud
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress chief to meet Rajasthan leaders tomorrow over Gehlot-Pilot feud

India Today  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of party leaders in Rajasthan tomorrow after reviewing preparations for assembly elections in Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram. According to sources, apart from election preparedness, the ongoing feud between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot will likely be addressed at the meeting. The meeting, presided by Mallikarjun Kharge, will begin at …

Rajasthan Assembly elections | Pressure building up on Gehlot to field younger politicians
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan Assembly elections | Pressure building up on Gehlot to field younger politicians

The Hindu  

Pressure is building up on Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to give tickets to young candidates for this year’s Assembly election with at least three elderly Congress MLAs of the rival Sachin Pilot camp announcing that they will not contest the poll. While Mr. Singh had earlier advised all senior Congress leaders to leave the “fascination for chair” and give …

Rajasthan CM Gehlot, Pilot meet Cong chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan CM Gehlot, Pilot meet Cong chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Seeking to resolve the infighting in Rajasthan Congress, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot on Monday met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge here on Monday in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. Pilot, who has been attacking the Gehlot government over the issue of inaction on corruption during the previous BJP government led by Vasundhara Raje, …

Will fight Rajasthan elections unitedly, both Gehlot, Pilot have agreed, says Congress after key meet
1 year, 7 months ago

Will fight Rajasthan elections unitedly, both Gehlot, Pilot have agreed, says Congress after key meet

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: The Congress party on Monday announced that it will fight the Rajasthan assembly elections unitedly as both CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have agreed to the proposal. The statement was made by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal after a key party meeting attended by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Gehlot and Pilot in Delhi. In 2020, Pilot …

CM Gehlot says Cong\'s fight against BJP, RSS will continue for \'weakening\' democracy
2 years ago

CM Gehlot says Cong\'s fight against BJP, RSS will continue for \'weakening\' democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Congress' fight against the BJP and the RSS will continue for allegedly weakening democracy and the Constitution of the country. Earlier, sharing an old photo of the Congress party, Gehlot tweeted, "Heartiest greetings to all Congress people on the occasion of Congress Foundation Day. Today is a day of great …

Rajasthan impasse in a nutshell: Gehlot unrelenting, Venugopal mediating, Kharge waiting
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan impasse in a nutshell: Gehlot unrelenting, Venugopal mediating, Kharge waiting

India Today  

From Diwali to Christmas or Boxing Day: the date and timing of a possible change of guard in Congress-ruled Rajasthan seem to be shifting constantly. AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra Informed party sources said Pilot, who was reportedly tipped to take over the …

'Political break...': BJP mocks Cong over Gehlot-Pilot's Rajasthan show of unity
2 years, 1 month ago

'Political break...': BJP mocks Cong over Gehlot-Pilot's Rajasthan show of unity

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Wednesday mocked the show of bonhomie between feuding Rajasthan Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot as a 'political break' and predicted a swift return to the squabbling and infighting that has plagued the ruling party over the past two years. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former state party president Sachin …

Gujarat Assembly polls | Rahul Gandhi part of Congress’ list of 40 star campaigners
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | Rahul Gandhi part of Congress’ list of 40 star campaigners

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the 40 star campaigners the party announced on November 15, 2022 for the Gujarat assembly elections. Other key star campaigners include Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Keral Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, former Chief Ministers Digvijaya …

Rajasthan rebellion shows Gandhis’ diminishing clout
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan rebellion shows Gandhis’ diminishing clout

The Hindu  

The recent episode of Rajasthan Congress MLAs rebelling in favour of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has exposed a contradiction that the party has been grappling with for some time now. In Rajasthan, the refusal of the MLAs, loyal to Mr. Gehlot, to endorse the high command's choice of Sachin Pilot as a chief ministerial candidate changed the course of the …

'Prashant Kishor had advised to merge JD(U) with Congress': Nitish Kumar's latest attack on poll strategist
2 years, 3 months ago

'Prashant Kishor had advised to merge JD(U) with Congress': Nitish Kumar's latest attack on poll strategist

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar vs Prashant Kishor: The tiff between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and poll strategist Prashant Kishor refuses to die down. Nitish Kumar renewed his attack on Kishor and reiterated that the poll strategist is working for BJP and in an attempt to finish the Janata Dal, he had advised him to merge it with the Congress. Just a …

Congress president poll: All senior leaders decided to support Kharge's candidature, says Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress president poll: All senior leaders decided to support Kharge's candidature, says Ashok Gehlot

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said all senior leaders had decided to back veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s candidature for the party chief’s election. Gehlot, who declared on Thursday that he would not contest the election, also announced his support for Kharge after meeting the senior leader at his 10, Rajaji Marg residence here. “All senior …

'Such a leader...': Pilot supporters' demand as Cong prez picks are revealed
2 years, 3 months ago

'Such a leader...': Pilot supporters' demand as Cong prez picks are revealed

Hindustan Times  

A day after Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot withdrew from the Congress presidential race - claiming 'moral responsibility' for the revolt by his lawmakers over the possibility of Sachin Pilot as their new leader - people who claimed to be supporters of the ex deputy CM massed outside the party's HQ in Delhi to demand he be made party boss. …

'Shared My Sentiments, Priority Is To Win 2023 Rajasthan Polls': Sachin Pilot After Meeting Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 3 months ago

'Shared My Sentiments, Priority Is To Win 2023 Rajasthan Polls': Sachin Pilot After Meeting Sonia Gandhi

ABP News  

New Delhi: Hours after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced he would not contest the Congress Presidential elections, former deputy chief minister and his bete noire Sachin Pilot met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to discuss the events in the state and expressed his sentiments on the situation on Thursday. We'll have to work together: Sachin Pilot pic.twitter.com/6iDyBceZcE — ANI September …

Gehlot likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi today
2 years, 3 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 …

Congress presidential poll | ‘Too junior’ says Chhattisgarh CM Baghel, ruling himself out of the race
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress presidential poll | ‘Too junior’ says Chhattisgarh CM Baghel, ruling himself out of the race

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday called himself “way too junior” to be in the reckoning for the post of All India Congress Committee president, playing down rumours of his candidature in the wake of a flurry of political developments in Rajasthan. Earlier, Ashok Gehlot — Mr. Baghel’s Rajasthan counterpart and the only other Congress Chief Minister in the …

On Rajasthan political crisis, 'Sonia Gandhi asked for...': Cong's Ajay Maken
2 years, 3 months ago

On Rajasthan political crisis, 'Sonia Gandhi asked for...': Cong's Ajay Maken

Hindustan Times  

Congress central observer Ajay Maken said on Monday that he and his colleague Mallikarjun Kharge will submit a written report on the political turmoil in Rajasthan by “tonight or tomorrow”. Congress leader Ajay Maken briefs the media after meeting with party interim president Sonia Gandhi at her residence, in New Delhi, India, on Monday, September 26, 2022. Speaking with reporters …

Ashok Gehlot 'no longer in race' for Congress president
2 years, 3 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 …

Rajasthan political crisis: All you need to know about the likely scenarios
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis: All you need to know about the likely scenarios

Hindustan Times  

The rebellion by Congress MLAs loyal to Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has temporarily put on hold the process to elect the new leader of the state legislature party, who will replace Gehlot when he gets elected as the party’s national party president. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} READ …

Congress observers expected to meet Sonia Gandhi today amid Rajasthan crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress observers expected to meet Sonia Gandhi today amid Rajasthan crisis

Hindustan Times  

Congress observers Mallikarjun Kharge and Ajay Maken - who reached Rajasthan on Sunday to attend the legislature party meeting at chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s residence - are expected to meet Sonia Gandhi on Monday afternoon. Rajasthan is witnessing a fresh crisis amid speculation over the successor of Gehlot, who is set to contest the presidential polls next month. The MLAs …

'Please unite them first': BJP leader's Bharat Jodo swipe amid Rajasthan crisis
2 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

What Ashok Gehlot said amid buzz about him quitting as Rajasthan CM. Watch
2 years, 3 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” …

Rajasthan to get new CM? Cong MLAs to meet at Gehlot's residence today
2 years, 3 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 …

Ashok Gehlot announces run for Congress president, says Sonia Gandhi will pick his successor
2 years, 3 months ago

Ashok Gehlot announces run for Congress president, says Sonia Gandhi will pick his successor

The Hindu  

The debate on ‘one man, one post’ is unnecessary, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday as he formally announced his candidature for the Congress presidential election since “nobody from the Gandhi family is contesting”. Mr. Gehlot said the decision on finding his successor to head the Rajasthan government would be taken by party president Sonia Gandhi and Congress’ …

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 …

Cong presidential poll: Gehlot meets Sonia, says open to any role
2 years, 3 months ago

Cong presidential poll: Gehlot meets Sonia, says open to any role

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Wednesday and said he was ready for any responsibility the party gave him, potentially setting the stage for an electoral battle against former Union minister Shashi Tharoor for the Congress presidential poll next month. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot with Pawan Bansal after the meeting at 10 Janpath …

Ready to take up any responsibility that Congress gives me, says Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 3 months ago

Ready to take up any responsibility that Congress gives me, says Ashok Gehlot

The Hindu  

Before meeting Congress President Sonia Gandhi for nearly two hours to discuss the coming party presidential polls, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said he was ready to shoulder any responsibility that the party gave him. He was, however, quick to add that “only time will tell whether he would continue in chief minister’s post.” The other contender for …

Sonia Gandhi not to give personal approval to any candidate for Congress president polls: Sources
2 years, 3 months ago

Sonia Gandhi not to give personal approval to any candidate for Congress president polls: Sources

India TV News  

Highlights Sonia Gandhi met Ashok Gehlot in Delhi to discuss Congress president's election Sources say Rajasthan too was discussed in the meeting Ashok Gehlot is likely to contest for Congress' top post Congress President's election: Sonia Gandhi in a meeting with Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday told Rajasthan CM that party's presidential election will be free and fair adding she won't …

DC Edit | Cong prez polls will mark inflection point in politics
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Cong prez polls will mark inflection point in politics

Deccan Chronicle  

The primary contest for the Congress presidential polls is seemingly set, though no one can make any firm assertion on the polls till the nominations phase ends on September 30. It is, on the face of it, a very interesting North-South clash, with two good potential presidential candidates, Rajasthan chief minister and party veteran Ashok Gehlot, and parliamentarian from Kerala, …

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, 4 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 …

Prashant Kishor launches online poll on Nitish Kumar-led new Bihar government
2 years, 4 months ago

Prashant Kishor launches online poll on Nitish Kumar-led new Bihar government

The Hindu  

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on August 19 sought a feedback from Twitterati on the latest term in office of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with whom he has had a long collaboration. Mr. Kishor launched an online poll on his official Twitter handle, asking users to vote yes or no, to his query, in Hindi. The founder of IPAC, a …

Sonia Gandhi sets up task force for 2024 polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Sonia Gandhi sets up task force for 2024 polls

The Hindu  

Former Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, and former poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu are among the members who have been named as part of the party’s political affairs group and task force for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday. Other members of this group include former party …

Prashant Kishor predicts ‘electoral rout’ for Congress in Gujarat, Himachal
2 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Kishor predicts ‘electoral rout’ for Congress in Gujarat, Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Election strategist Prashant Kishor on Friday said the mega brainstorming session held by Congress in Udaipur “failed to achieve anything meaningful”, predicting an “electoral rout" in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the coming assembly elections. “In my view, it failed to achieve anything meaningful other than prolonging the status-quo and giving some time to the #Congress leadership, at least till …

Prashant Kishor predicts 'impending electoral rout' for Congress in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Kishor predicts 'impending electoral rout' for Congress in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls

India TV News  

Highlights PK has been vocal against Congress' leadership for failing to fix deep-rooted structural problems PK and Congress parted ways in April after hectic parleys for the former's entry into the party PK mounted his attack on Congress saying 'Chintan Shivir' failed to achieve anything meaningful Election strategist Prashant Kishor has predicted an 'impending electoral rout' for the Congress in …

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