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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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Rajasthan CM Gehlot announces 6% additional reservation to most backward castes among OBCs

Aug 21, 2023, 02:51 PM IST

The will be in addition to the 21 percent reservation the state already provides to to Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Congress sets up 35-member political affairs committee ahead of Assembly elections

Aug 25, 2023, 04:07 PM IST

The committee, set up by Mallikarjun Kharge, will be chaired by the Congress' state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. It also includes Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and ex-deputy CM Sachin Pilot.

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'If PM Modi wants, fire in Manipur can be doused in two-three days', says Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan

Aug 25, 2023, 04:08 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan: Congress leader during his address criticised BJP for calling tribal people "Vanvasi" instead of Adivasi, saying that it's an insult to them.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

Rape accused, history sheeters banned from govt jobs in Rajasthan, tweets Ashok Gehlot

Aug 25, 2023, 04:10 PM IST

Taking to Twitter, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that accused found guilty in cases such as molestation, rape attempts or other crimes against women will be banned from government jobs.

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'I want to leave CM's post but it is not leaving me': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Aug 25, 2023, 04:12 PM IST

Gehlot, who has been engaged in a conflict with his former deputy Sachin Pilot for the top post since the Congress emerged victorious in the 2018 Assembly elections, seems to be positioning himself as the potential Chief Ministerial candidate.

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Rajasthan: BJP women MPs meet kin of minor victim whose body was found in brick kiln

Aug 07, 2023, 07:08 AM IST

The BJP MPs also met the Bhilwara district collector and superintendent of police and asked about the progress of the probe.

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'Accused have been held, what else will police do...': Rajasthan CM Gehlot on Bhilwara rape case

Aug 05, 2023, 05:47 PM IST

A missing 14-year-old girl was recovered from a coal furnace in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district and the deceased’s family alleged she was gang raped and murdered.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

'Will stay with Rajasthan politics, no question of going to Delhi': Gehlot makes it clear, again

Aug 25, 2023, 04:13 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot rejected the possibility that he could himself be the PM candidate in 2024 if the Congress wins Rajasthan Assembly polls this year.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: Gehlot asks BJP to announce CM face, takes swipe at Vasundhara Raje

Aug 25, 2023, 04:32 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot asked the BJP to declare its chief ministerial face ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls.

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Haryana CM urges Rajasthan government to arrest culprits of Nuh violence, Ashok Gehlot responds

India | Aug 03, 2023, 03:54 PM IST

Addressing a press conference, Haryana CM on Wednesday had urged Ashok Gehlot to arrest all the miscreants who are allegedly involved in the Nuh violence and have fled Rajasthan.

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Rajasthan: Minor girl's burnt body found in brick kiln, police suspect rape

Aug 03, 2023, 12:43 PM IST

Responding to the tragic incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the Congress-led government in the state.

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Red diary row: 'Bofors moment', BJP's fresh attack on Gehlot govt over alleged RCA scam

Aug 25, 2023, 04:37 PM IST

Rajendra Gudha, former Rajasthan minister and Congress leader, who opened a front against his own party's government, once again came up with his 'red diary' on Wednesday.

Congress leader Rajendra Gudha levelled serious allegations

Rajendra Gudha's 'red diary' returns with fresh corruption allegations against Gehlot govt | WATCH

Aug 25, 2023, 04:48 PM IST

Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha was sacked by CM Ashok Gehlot after he raised corruption charges against own government. He raised a 'Red diary' in the assembly claiming it contains details of corruption.

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India TV-CNX Opinion Poll predicts BJP victory in Rajasthan in 2024 with reduced margin

Aug 25, 2023, 04:51 PM IST

India TV has conducted an opinion poll to analyse which party will have an edge if Lok Sabha elections are held today. Who will be the Prime Minister and which block- BJP-led NDA or Congress' INDIA- would emerge as winner.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

What is East Rajasthan Canal Project and why does Gehlot want national importance tag for it?

Jul 27, 2023, 11:43 PM IST

The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is an ambitious project which aims to harvest excess water available during the rainy season and use it for drinking purpose, irrigation in areas where there is scarcity.

Rajasthan: Free food scheme to be implemented on Aug 15

Rajasthan: Gehlot announces free food packet scheme to be implemented on August 15

Aug 25, 2023, 05:00 PM IST

The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing the beneficiaries of the Indira Gandhi Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme at the State Level Beneficiary Dialogue organised at the Chief Minister's residence.

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Can't ED, CBI gather information on 'laal diary'?, Ashok Gehlot hits back at PM Modi

Aug 25, 2023, 05:04 PM IST

Controversy erupted ahead of PM Modi's visit to Rajasthan after chief minister Ashok Gehlot guaranteed the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) eliminated his pre-planned three-minute address from the occasion in Sikar.

PM Modi in Rajasthan

PM Modi's blistering attack on INDIA: 'Who once said Indira is India, India is Indira, are now...'

Aug 25, 2023, 05:08 PM IST

PM in Rajasthan: In an all-out attack on the Congress, the PM also accused them of changing their names like fraud companies.

Rajasthan

'Lal diary is fresh project of Congress' jhut ki dukan': PM Modi in Rajasthan | Top takeaways

Aug 25, 2023, 05:09 PM IST

PM Modi dedicated 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the nation, saying these one-stop centers for farmers will pave the way for their prosperity.

PM Modi, Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan

'Your presence will be deeply valued': PMO responds to Gehlot's 'my speech removed' claim

India | Jul 27, 2023, 10:33 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that his speech at the Prime Minister's event had been cancelled by the Prime Minister's Office.

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