Hope Amarinder Singh won't do anything that will harm Congress, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot
3 years, 3 months ago

Hope Amarinder Singh won't do anything that will harm Congress, says Rajasthan CM Gehlot

India Today  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of the Congress party took to Twitter on Sunday morning to express his views on the rapidly developing political situation in Congress-ruled Punjab. On Saturday, Captain Amarinder Singh had resigned from his post as chief minister after months of infighting within the Punjab Congress. Ashok Gehlot wrote on Twitter on Sunday, "I hope Captain Amarinder Singh will not take any step which will harm the Congress party. Like Captain Amarinder Singh, Ashok Gehlot too has faced opposition from within the Congress.

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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 …

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front
1 year, 1 month ago

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front

The Hindu  

Making one last effort to put up a united front ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted a promotional video from his former Deputy Sachin Pilot referring to him as “Congress’s young leader”. The five years of the Congress government were marked by intense power struggle between the two, bookended by Mr. Pilot’s rebellion of 2020 …

After PM Modi's dig, Sachin Pilot speaks up on Ashok Gehlot tussle in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

After PM Modi's dig, Sachin Pilot speaks up on Ashok Gehlot tussle in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly election, took an indirect jibe at chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress leader Sachin Pilot, claiming that the two political rivals from within the grand old party have shaken hands a hundred times in the last five years but there has been no reconciliation between them. Congress leader …

Rahul Gandhi's 'not only seen together' remark and 'pehle aap' moment of Gehlot, Pilot
1 year, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'not only seen together' remark and 'pehle aap' moment of Gehlot, Pilot

Hindustan Times  

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached Jaipur ahead of his full-day election campaign in the poll-bound state, chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were seen together receiving Rahul Gandhi. The Congress will sweep in Rajasthan," Rahul Gandhi said amid speculations over a thaw between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot ahead of the election. Flanked …

Rajasthan elections: CM Ashok Gehlot's OSD Lokesh Sharma meets Sachin Pilot | Here's why
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan elections: CM Ashok Gehlot's OSD Lokesh Sharma meets Sachin Pilot | Here's why

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Ahead of the Rajasthan assembly election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's Officer on Special Duty Lokesh Sharma on Sunday met Sachin Pilot. Notably, Sharma was recently appointed co-chairman of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee's central war room for the polls to the 200-member assembly. 'Discussions on assembly elections were held' After meeting with the former Deputy Chief …

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 …

Congress chief to meet Rajasthan leaders tomorrow over Gehlot-Pilot feud
1 year, 5 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 …

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot

Hindustan Times  

Barmer/Jaipur: With just months to go for the crucial Rajasthan assembly elections, senior Congress leaders have asked former state minister and MLA Harish Choudhary to broker peace between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire, Sachin Pilot, both of whom have been locked in a power tussle since 2018, according to senior party functionaries. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot …

'Asked Gehlot to control his ministers, stop them from speaking against each other': Rajasthan Cong in-charge
1 year, 6 months ago

'Asked Gehlot to control his ministers, stop them from speaking against each other': Rajasthan Cong in-charge

India TV News  

War of words in Rajasthan Congress: Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday said that he has asked Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to ‘call his ministers and control them’ while also suggesting to debar his ministerial colleagues from passing remarks against each other. His remarks came in the wake of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas slamming …

'Gandhis Made Me CM 3 Times...': Ashok Gehlot Responds To Sachin Pilot's 'Vasundhara Raje Is His Leader' Remark
1 year, 6 months ago

'Gandhis Made Me CM 3 Times...': Ashok Gehlot Responds To Sachin Pilot's 'Vasundhara Raje Is His Leader' Remark

ABP News  

Ashok Gehlot has broken his silence on Sachin Pilot's statement during 'Jan Sangharsh Yatra' that Vasundhara Raje was the Rajasthan Chief Minister's leader rather than Sonia Gandhi. Gehlot, rejecting Pilot's claim, told ABP Live, that the Gandhi family has played a significant role in his political career, making him a legislator, state party president, and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan …

Sachin Pilot gives ultimatum to CM Gehlot, ‘Will not compromise…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Sachin Pilot gives ultimatum to CM Gehlot, ‘Will not compromise…’

Live Mint  

Days after the Congress leadership projected that the tussle in its Rajasthan unit was on hold, Sachin Pilot reiterated his unwavering position on the issues of corruption and the welfare of the youth. "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also reiterated many times that our party is against corruption and works on the policy of zero tolerance, as well as our …

What Ashok Gehlot Said When Reporters Asked Him About Plan on Sachin Pilot: 'If You Remain Loyal...'
1 year, 6 months ago

What Ashok Gehlot Said When Reporters Asked Him About Plan on Sachin Pilot: 'If You Remain Loyal...'

News 18  

If Sachin Pilot is in the party then why won’t he work with us, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday told reporters when they tried to enquire about Congress’ stand on CM’s bete noire. News agency PTI, however, quoted their sources as saying Monday’s meeting of Gehlot and Pilot with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi did not …

Rajasthan CM Gehlot, Pilot meet Cong chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 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, …

Gehlot says ‘Cong does not offer posts to pacify leaders’ ahead of Kharge meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Gehlot says ‘Cong does not offer posts to pacify leaders’ ahead of Kharge meet

Live Mint  

The Congress seemingly faces an under current of yet another troubled phase as the Rajasthan Assembly Election draws close. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy turned rebel Sachin Pilot seem to be locked in yet another tussle, requiring the Congress high command to interfere, yet again. The Congress High Command summoned Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy …

Will fight Rajasthan elections unitedly, both Gehlot, Pilot have agreed, says Congress after key meet
1 year, 6 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 …

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Party top brass summons Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot to resolve rift
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Party top brass summons Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot to resolve rift

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: The Congress high command have summoned Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot for separate meetings with party president Mallikarjuna Kharge in the national capital today to resolve the internal feud in Rajasthan Congress, a senior party leader familiar with the development said. We will discuss and decide whatever is in the interest of …

Congress meet in Delhi tomorrow to resolve Gehlot-Pilot tussle ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress meet in Delhi tomorrow to resolve Gehlot-Pilot tussle ahead of Rajasthan polls

India Today  

After the victory in the Karnataka polls, the Congress is now shifting its focus to Rajasthan. Amid a continuing tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, the Congress leadership will hold a meeting in Delhi on Thursday. Holding the stage to attention on May 15, Sachin Pilot openly demanded the Rajasthan government to fulfill …

Rajasthan: 'If my demands are not met...'- Sachin Pilot's ultimatum to Gehlot govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: 'If my demands are not met...'- Sachin Pilot's ultimatum to Gehlot govt

India TV News  

It seems that the political rivalry between warring Congress leaders- Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot entered final round as the former issued an ultimatum against the state government. "In a democracy, those who take everyone along become successful and those who create factions can never become successful," Gehlot said after inaugurating a statue of former Congress leader …

Ashok Gehlot's leader is Vasundhara Raje, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashok Gehlot's leader is Vasundhara Raje, says Sachin Pilot

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Jaipur: The knives are out in the Rajasthan Congress. A day after Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot hit out at his former deputy, Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said that the recent speech by Mr Gehlot indicated that his real leader is BJP's Vasundhara Raje and not Sonia Gandhi. In an all-out attack on Mr Gehlot, Mr Pilot said he …

Pilot targets Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders helped save the Congress government in Rajasthan during 2020 rebellion
1 year, 7 months ago

Pilot targets Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders helped save the Congress government in Rajasthan during 2020 rebellion

The Hindu  

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday targeted Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders had helped save his government during the 2020 rebellion. Pilot said it seemed Mr. Gehlot’s “real leader” was the BJP’s Vasundhara Raje rather than his own party’s Sonia Gandhi. Mr. Gehlot had also accused Union Home …

Rift in Rajasthan Congress between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot out in the open
1 year, 7 months ago

Rift in Rajasthan Congress between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot out in the open

The Hindu  

Published : May 04, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ The rift in the Rajasthan Congress, which had surfaced unmistakably in 2020 and made itself felt again last year, is out in the open once again. His protest was against his government’s failure to take action on corruption charges against BJP leaders when that party was in power from …

Congress to resolve Rajasthan crisis after Karnataka poll results
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress to resolve Rajasthan crisis after Karnataka poll results

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress high command has decided not to intervene as the tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot continues. The party high command is of the belief that any action in Rajasthan may deflect attention from poll-bound Karnataka. Meanwhile, Rajasthan AICC in charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, along with state Congress chief …

Gehlot downplays tussle with Pilot, asks media not to make people fight
1 year, 8 months ago

Gehlot downplays tussle with Pilot, asks media not to make people fight

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has downplayed his protracted tussle with his former deputy, Sachin Pilot, asking the media not to make people fight. Pilot this month held a day-long fast against the Gehlot government for what he called inaction over the corruption during the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government. The Congress called Pilot’s protest an anti-party activity even though …

Congress leaders shouldn't do anything that damages party: Gehlot's veiled attack on Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress leaders shouldn't do anything that damages party: Gehlot's veiled attack on Pilot

India Today  

In a veiled attack on Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said that Congress leaders or workers should not do anything that damages the party. In response, Ashok Gehlot said, “Congress leaders or workers should not say or do anything that should harm the party and organisation as no one will be able to compensate for the …

Ashok Gehlot will be CM in 2023: MLAs from Rajasthan’s tribal belt
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashok Gehlot will be CM in 2023: MLAs from Rajasthan’s tribal belt

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found support in Congress MLAs from the state’s tribal belt as legislators in the region unanimously expressed interest in seeing him return as CM after the assembly elections later this year. Nagraj Meena, Congress MLA from Dhariawad, asked why the high command should consider someone else “when Gehlot is doing a great job”. Another …

Don't be distracted by politics: Ashok Gehlot to Cong workers amid blow from Sachin Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Don't be distracted by politics: Ashok Gehlot to Cong workers amid blow from Sachin Pilot

India TV News  

Rajasthan: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday while addressing Congress workers during a daylong workshop at the Birla Auditorium urged them not to be distracted by politics. Rajasthan political row This statement of Ashok Gehlot came in view of a blow from Sachin Pilot that hit hard the party in the state. Gehlot on govt's schemes After the political row …

Rajasthan CM Gehlot disregards Pilot's protest amid ongoing feud: 'Our goal is to...' | WATCH
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan CM Gehlot disregards Pilot's protest amid ongoing feud: 'Our goal is to...' | WATCH

India TV News  

Sachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot: A day after Congress leader Sachi Pilot's hunger strike, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday held a press conference in Jaipur. His statements came after the state's Deputy Chief Minister Pilot observed a day-long fast on Tuesday demanding action from his own government over cases of alleged corruption during the BJP's term. Pilot also …

Sachin Pilot Vs Ashok Gehlot: Ex-deputy CM ends fast, says 'movement against corruption will continue'
1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Pilot Vs Ashok Gehlot: Ex-deputy CM ends fast, says 'movement against corruption will continue'

India TV News  

As Rajasthan Assembly election is approaching, the friction between two camps-led by Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot stepped up with even more intensity. No indication of softening his stand Sources close to Pilot said he would go ahead with his daylong fast on Tuesday to press for action against corruption during the previous BJP government in Rajasthan. Congress in damage …

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 …

Rajasthan Congress infighting: CM Ashok Gehlot 'likens Sachin Pilot to coronavirus'
1 year, 11 months ago

Rajasthan Congress infighting: CM Ashok Gehlot 'likens Sachin Pilot to coronavirus'

India TV News  

It seems the power tussle between Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot is not going to be softened as the Rajasthan CM once again attacked his former deputy. Responding to one of the participants during the meeting, Gehlot without naming anyone said, “I have started meeting.earlier corona came.a big corona also entered our party.” He said that despite …

'If Sachin Pilot is not made CM...': Rajasthan MLA's message to Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 1 month ago

'If Sachin Pilot is not made CM...': Rajasthan MLA's message to Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Pilot loyalist Rajendra Gudha hit out at chief minister Ashok Gehlot demanding Pilot should be made the CM. Congress MLA Divya Maderna also supported Gudha’s statement. Sharing the video of Gudha, Maderna also hit out at the bureaucracy “If Sachin Pilot isn’t made the CM, then Congress will win only MLAs who could be accommodated in an SUV,” Gudha …

Can Kharge end Rajasthan impasse as Pilot trains guns on Gehlot again?
2 years, 1 month ago

Can Kharge end Rajasthan impasse as Pilot trains guns on Gehlot again?

India Today  

Rajasthan is back in the spotlight with Sachin Pilot taking a pot-shot of sorts on chief minister Ashok Gehlot and reminding the Congress leadership about an incomplete effort to enforce the party's disciplined and unfinished agenda of holding the Congress Legislative Party meeting in Jaipur. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been dithering over Rajasthan after winning the party presidential polls …

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 …

'Very interesting': Sachin Pilot on PM Modi praising Ashok Gehlot at Rajasthan event
2 years, 1 month ago

'Very interesting': Sachin Pilot on PM Modi praising Ashok Gehlot at Rajasthan event

India Today  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot took potshots at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over praise by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and compared it to the praise received by former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. #WATCH | Rajasthan Cong MLA Sachin Pilot says, ".I find the heaps of praises by PM Modi very interesting. pic.twitter.com/QBknOLVWJT — ANI November 2, 2022 Pilot's remarks …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Amid Rajasthan crisis, Congress warns party leaders: ‘Refrain from making…’
2 years, 2 months ago

Amid Rajasthan crisis, Congress warns party leaders: ‘Refrain from making…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing Rajasthan political crisis, the Congress on Thursday advised all leaders of the party to “refrain from making public statements against any other leaders or about the party's internal matters”. The advisory, seen as directed at Ashok Gehlot's loyalists, comes hours after the Rajasthan chief minister met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and later announced that he would …

Gehlot apologises, opts out of Congress poll citing moral responsibility
2 years, 2 months ago

Gehlot apologises, opts out of Congress poll citing moral responsibility

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday announced he will not contest Congress’s October 17 presidential poll taking moral responsibility for the crisis triggered in Rajasthan after lawmakers ostensibly close to him opposed his rival Sachin Pilot’s elevation to the state’s top job. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot leaves after meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The crisis began late on Sunday …

Ashok Gehlot out of Congress president race, Digvijaya Singh in fray
2 years, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot out of Congress president race, Digvijaya Singh in fray

The Hindu  

Emerging out of Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s 10 Janpath residence after an hour-long meeting, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday owned moral responsibility for the political crisis in his State, announced his withdrawal from the Congress presidential race and asserted that Ms. Gandhi will decide his continuance as Chief Minister. Venugopal, who had two rounds of meetings with 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 …

Rajasthan Congress drama continues: Sonia holds back-to-back meetings; Gehlot out of prez race | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan Congress drama continues: Sonia holds back-to-back meetings; Gehlot out of prez race | Top points

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: The embattled Congress high command made further attempts on Thursday to find a solution to the Rajasthan crisis. CM Ashok Gehlot met the party's interim chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence in the day and apologized for the MLAs' fiasco. The two leaders who are the focal points of the looming crisis that brought Congress to its …

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 …

Cong notice to 3 Gehlot loyalists for indiscipline, meet in Jaipur | Key points
2 years, 2 months ago

Cong notice to 3 Gehlot loyalists for indiscipline, meet in Jaipur | Key points

Hindustan Times  

Three close aides and key loyalists of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot were issued notices on Tuesday for indiscipline after AICC observers submitted their report to Congress president Sonia Gandhi amid a boiling leadership crisis in the western state. The three leaders were blamed for Sunday's drama when a majority of Congress MLAs, loyal to Gehlot, held a parallel meeting …

Rajasthan political crisis: Congress gives clean chit to Gehlot, issues show cause notices to 3 MLAs
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis: Congress gives clean chit to Gehlot, issues show cause notices to 3 MLAs

Firstpost  

The party’s disciplinary committee sent the notices after Congress observers Mallkarjun Kharge and Ajay Maken submitted their written report to party chief Sonia Gandhi, charging the three with ‘gross indiscipline’ New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday night issued show cause notices to two Rajasthan ministers Shanti Dhariwal and Mahesh Joshi and MLA Dharmender Rathore for their “grave indiscipline” and asked …

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