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Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot

DOB: May 3, 1951

Ashok Gehlot is the 15th chief minister of Rajasthan. Earlier, two-time Rajasthan Chief Minister, Gehlot represents Sardarpura constituency in the 200-seat Rajasthan Assembly. He contested 2018 Rajasthan Assembly election against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Shambhu Singh. Born on May 3, 1951, Gehlot has served as Rajasthan CM from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2013. A science and law graduate, Ashok Gehlot also holds an MA degree in Economics. Gehlot has also served as Union Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation from September 1982 to February 1984. Gehlot is one of the few leaders who have worked under three PMs - Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and PV Narasimha Rao.

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BJP supports widows of martyrs

Jaipur: Widows of Pulwama martyrs protesting outside Pilot's residence detained; massive outrage

India | Mar 10, 2023, 10:23 AM IST

Widows of Pulwama martyrs protests: Rajasthan Chef Minister Ashok Gehlot turned down protesters' demand terming it "not appropriate". He blamed BJP for the current situation.

Martyrs' widows claimed the government did not fulfill its

NCW writes to DGP Rajasthan over reports over alleged assault on Pulwama martyrs' widows

India | Mar 09, 2023, 01:23 PM IST

On March 5, widows of 2019 Pulwama terror attack martyrs were allegedly assaulted by police personnel in Jaipur when they were protesting against the government for failing to fulfill its promises.

CM speaks on the ongoing row over widows of martyrs

'Some demands are not appropriate keeping in view...'- Ashok Gehlot on Pulwama martyr widow protests

India | Mar 08, 2023, 06:37 AM IST

On March 5, widows of 2019 Pulwama terror attack martyrs were allegedly assaulted by police personnel in Rajasthan's Jaipur when they were protesting against Ashok Gehlot's government for failing to fulfill promises.

Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on protest by

Widows of Pulwama attack martyrs assaulted by police during protest against Ashok Gehlot's govt

Mar 05, 2023, 03:51 PM IST

Defending the government, Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas has said that they (kin) of Pulwama martyrs have already been compensated by the state government.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal with Rajasthan

Will it be the end of road for Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM at Congress session in Raipur?

India | Feb 16, 2023, 04:17 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot vs Sachin Pilot: Sachin Pilot has been staying in Delhi for the last 5 days and has also met supporting MLAs.

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'Start selling alcohol to make more money in...', says Rajasthan Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas

India | Feb 15, 2023, 11:55 AM IST

Rajasthan news: The minister further proposed that the hotels consider renting out spaces for wedding receptions to boost earnings. He said the hotels would get more bookings if they allowed marriage functions on their premises.

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Rajasthan: Chaos in Assembly as opposition alleges CM Gehlot read old budget

Feb 10, 2023, 12:45 PM IST

Opposition BJP members created ruckus in the state assembly leading to adjournment of proceedings for a brief time. Former CM Vasundhara Raje said that Gehlot kept reading for almost eight minutes.

The power tussle continues in Rajasthan Congress

Rajasthan: '2018 victory credit' fresh flashpoint between Pilot, Gehlot | CM fires latest salvo

India | Jan 26, 2023, 11:56 PM IST

Gehlot, in apparat rebuttal to Pilot, said Congress returned to power in 2018 because of the work done by him in his previous government. The comment came days after Pilot had said the return of Congress to power was due to the struggle of the party workers when he was the PCC chief.

Gehlot Vs Pilot saga goes on

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

India | Jan 19, 2023, 11:40 PM IST

Sachin Pilot's supporters are upset since Gehlot become CM in 2018 ending the speculation that young leadership would run the state. In the last 5 years, they have attacked each other on several occasions, however, the party claimed that all is well between the duo.

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Rajasthan: Pilot takes a dig at Gehlot, says 'Paper in locker despite being leaked is Jaadugiri'

India | Jan 19, 2023, 10:30 AM IST

The latest remarks by Pilot reflect the rift within the Congress in Rajasthan, where CM Gehlot and his former deputy are locked in a power tussle. It is pertinent to mention that Ashok Gehlot is known as 'Jadugar' in Rajasthan.

Gehlot Vs Pilot infighting continues

Gehlot Vs Pilot re-emerges as paper leak issue snowballs in poll-bound Rajasthan

India | Jan 16, 2023, 10:38 PM IST

Congress has been witnessing the ugly power tussle between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot since it formed the government in Rajasthan. Pilot supporters want to see him as the CM of the state but Gehlot has been the favourite of the high command.

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RPSC teacher paper leak case: Four accused 'dismissed from govt job', informs Rajasthan CM Gehlot

India | Jan 13, 2023, 10:48 PM IST

RPSC 2nd Grade teacher paper leak case: The enforcement wing of Jaipur Development Authority started demolishing illegal construction done in the house of Bhupendra Saran whose name appeared in the recent grade-2 teacher recruitment examination paper leak case.

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CBI conducts searches at former finance secretary Arvind Mayaram premises in alleged corruption case

India | Jan 12, 2023, 09:53 PM IST

"CBI has received complaints against former Finance secretary Arvind Mayaram in connection with irregularities in awarding the tender for currency printing," a CBI official told media today.

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'Don't hanker after post, maintain discipline': Cong's Rajasthan incharge tells state delegates

India | Dec 28, 2022, 06:53 PM IST

Rajasthan Congress infighting: Randhawa, in his address at a Pradesh Congress Committee convention attended by PCC delegates, said discipline will be maintained in the party.

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Gehlot-Pilot camp tension simmers again after Rajasthan CM's 'caste' remark

India | Dec 28, 2022, 10:16 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot vs Sachin Pilot: Ashok Gehlot's remark is being seen as an indirect response to demands from factions within the Congress to make Sachin Pilot chief minister of Rajasthan.

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Congress to 'resolve' Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot rift after Bharat Jodo Yatra

India | Dec 22, 2022, 09:00 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot rift: The Rahul Gandhi-led foot march, however, has completed its party-ruled state without any controversy and rhetoric with party's strategists convincing Gehlot-Pilot to put the "controversy" on the backburner for the sake of Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan cuts LPG cylinder price by more than half, to be effective from THIS date

India | Dec 19, 2022, 11:42 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday announced that from April 1, 2023, the price of LPG cylinders for BPL families will be Rs 500 for 12 cylinders per year.

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Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress workers raise slogans in support of Sachin Pilot | WATCH

India | Dec 18, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra started from Kalakho in Dausa at around 6:00 am today, the foot march is scheduled to take a break approach the Sikandra Police Station.

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Himachal results: Promise of restoring old pension system helped Congress to win, says Ashok Gehlot

Elections | Dec 09, 2022, 06:16 PM IST

Himachal election results: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot giving a remark on the Himachal Pradesh election 2022 and Congress win said that promise of restoring the old pension system helped the party a lot in winning.

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Rajasthan: 5 dead, 49 injured after cylinder bursts in Jodhpur wedding; CM condoles

India | Dec 09, 2022, 11:08 AM IST

Rajasthan: According to police, 51 people who had been referred to the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jaipur, sustained 35 to 60 percent burns while 11 sustained 80-100 per cent burns.

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