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Who is Ashok Gehlot?

Ashok Gehlot

About Ashok Gehlot

Who is Ashok Gehlot?

Who is Ashok Gehlot?

Ashok Gehlot, a senior member of the Indian National Congress (INC), presently serves as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Ashok Gehlot was born on May 3, 1951, and began his political career in Rajasthan in the 1970s as a student leader. He immediately rose through the ranks of the Congress party and turned into a prominent figure in state politics. In 1998, Gehlot was made the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan because of his dedication and political acumen.
 
Gehlot's second term as Chief Minister started in 2008 and went on until 2013. Known for his capacity to keep
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EC failed to answer questions over 'vote theft' in Haryana polls: Gehlot

Gehlot further alleged that the EC was "working entirely in favour of the BJP and the NDA," pointing out that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being conducted "in haste"

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2025 | 6:15 PM IST

Congress calls Nitish's silence at NDA manifesto event an insult to Bihar

The CM was not allowed to speak at the release of the manifesto, Gehlot claimed, and wondered whether he was "not in a position" to speak about it

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

'All is well': Ashok Gehlot as INDIA braces for 'friendly fights' in Bihar

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot was in Patna, reportedly to resolve the issue of 'friendly fight' over eight Assembly seats where both the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal have fielded their candidates

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Bihar polls: All well in INDIA bloc, friendly contests normal, says Gehlot

Talking to reporters after meeting RJD supremo Lalu Prasad amidst a stalemate over seat-sharing, Gehlot said, I had a good discussion with Lalu ji and Tejashwi Yadav

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Gehlot criticises Rajasthan govt over alleged child cough syrup deaths

Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said on Saturday that there was no adulteration or fault in the medicine

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Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

Unity across castes, religion key to becoming Vishwaguru, says Ashok Gehlot

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said that unity among people of all castes and religions can be achieved only through social justice

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2025 | 9:53 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of horse-trading as CM Sharma slams Cong record

Responding sharply, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma lashed out at the Congress, saying that those who never respected the Constitution or its maker are now pretending to save it

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Congress favours Hindi, but English opens new avenues: Ashok Gehlot

Today, in the era of computers, internet, Artificial Intelligence, the young generation can be completely successful in life through English, Gehlot said

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2025 | 7:39 AM IST

Gehlot questions PM on 'understanding' with Pak, says he disappointed India

Ashok Gehlot said that PM Modi failed to clarify the circumstances under which India agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 3:26 PM IST

Ex-Union minister Girija Vyas dies at 79; Rajasthan CM condoles her demise

The Congress leader was performing aarti on March 31 during which her dupatta caught fire from a burning lamp and she suffered critical burn injuries

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Updated On : 02 May 2025 | 7:03 AM IST

Gehlot alleges BJP govt ignores inaugurating projects initiated by Cong

"The BJP government is holding back the work of our government to take credit," Gehlot said in a statement on 'X'

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Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 7:31 PM IST

Protests break out in Rajasthan over govt order abolishing 9 districts

Three new divisions were also dissolved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

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Updated On : 29 Dec 2024 | 8:21 PM IST

Rajasthan govt dissolves 9 districts formed during Ashok Gehlot's tenure

The cabinet has decided not to retain nine newly created districts -- Anupgarh, Dudu, Gangapur City, Jaipur Rural, Jodhpur Rural, Kekri, Neem Ka Thana, Sanchore and Shahpura

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Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 11:29 PM IST

Ex-Ashok Gehlot OSD Lokesh Sharma turns approver in phone tapping case

In March 2021, Delhi Police registered an FIR against Sharma on charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and unlawfully intercepting telephonic conversations

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 7:57 AM IST

Ashok Gehlot demands MoU regarding PKC-ERCP project be made public

This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) on December 17

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 9:40 AM IST

Rahul to attend Netrutva Sangam Leadership Training Camp in Jaipur today

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and state LoP Tika Ram Jully welcomed him upon his arrival at Jaipur airport

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 9:16 AM IST

Ajmer Dargah row: Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of polarsation, unrest

Earlier, a local court in Ajmer directed that notice be issued to three parties in a civil suit that claims that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 6:55 AM IST

Police arrest Ashok Gehlot's former OSD Lokesh in phone tapping case

On March 25, 2021, the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Sharma on charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful interception of telegraphic signals

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 6:05 PM IST

Gehlot confident of INDIA bloc's win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is engaged in a fierce contest with the MVA, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

BJP regime scrapping, weakening Cong govt's welfare schemes: Gehlot

Alleging that the Centre failed to fulfil its promises, the veteran Congress leader said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should conduct a survey in the state to ascertain

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 2:38 PM IST