Ashok Gehlot is Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot deputy CM in Congress peace deal

Rahul Gandhi appoints Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan Chief minister, Sachin Pilot as deputy CM after the party emerged as the single largest party in Rajasthan assembly election results 2018

Ashok Gehlot will be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Sachin Pilot his deputy, the Congress party announced on Friday.

The two leaders were announced after they met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Friday. “United colours of Rajasthan,” said Gandhi said after the meeting ended, tweeting a photo of the two Rajasthan politicians.

.@ashokgehlot51 a stalwart of the Congress party has been elected CM of Rajasthan. We wish him the best as he takes on this new appointment with vigour, sincerity & a commitment to our democratic values. pic.twitter.com/eMvwuZYMM9

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