Difficult times

If there was any apprehension that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was to be moved, it was put to rest last week when Sonia Gandhi visited Bhilwara to launch some programmes on social inclusion. Gehlot was by her side constantly, and she publicly acknowledged his contribution when she said it was easy to think of projects, but very difficult to implement them. He has been under a cloud, following charges of corruption against him made by opposition leader Kirit Somaiya. So far those charges haven’t made it to the Central party. He has, of course, given explanations. But with Congress dropping ministers from the Cabinet at the drop of a hat, these are difficult times.