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.
Read MoreSachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot: According to sources, Congress president Mallikarjun is expected to intervene in the matter to chalk out action against Pilot.
Sachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot: The Chief Minister also sought to dismiss Pilot's charge of government inaction in cases of corruption during the previous BJP dispensation.
In an apparent dig at the Congress and appreciation for the Rajasthan CM, the PM praised Gejlot for attending the launch event of the state's first Vande Bharat Express despite the ongoing political crises in his Congress party.
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Sachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot: Sachin Pilot's faction alleged that none of the senior leaders is accessible to him and he feels humiliated by that, as per sources.
Sachin Pilot since July 2020 remained the biggest challenger for Ashok Gehlot. Though both the leaders belong to the same party yet they were seldom on the same page. It is important to see, where Pilot takes off from here.
Gehlot vs Pilot: In his video, Ashok Gehlot was heard speaking about various schemes of his government, including the Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, subsidised LPG cylinders and accident insurance of Rs 10 lakh among others.
Notwithstanding, Congress took a stern position on the development and issued a warning to Pilot saying any such action (fast) on his part would amount to anti-party activity.
Pilot alleged that the Ashok Gehlot-led government failed to investigate cases of alleged corruption during the BJP rule in Rajasthan and announced plans to hold a day-long fast on April 11 to press for action.
Rajasthan: In a major blow to Ashok Gehlot, former Deputy CM of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot called for a one-day hunger strike against the government's inaction on the previous BJP government's corruption on Tuesday.
A delegation of doctors, including those from the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association and the United Private Clinics and Hospitals Association (UPCHAR), held talks with the government and signed a memorandum on eight points.
Notably, Gehlot was accompanied by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi and other senior leaders in Surat when he was produced in a court in the surname defamation case.
Jaipur Serial Blasts 2008: BJP on Saturday protested against Ashok Gehlot's government blaming it for the acquittal of four accused in the 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast case.
In an exclusive interview on India TV, Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot defended Rahul Gandhi saying BJP fears his rising popularity.
Paper leaks row: In the election year, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot decided to take decisive action against the cheating mafia in the state.
2008 Jaipur bomb blast case: Sachin Pilot said that everyone knows the blasts took place and the accused were caught. If the accused sentenced to death by the lower court are released due to lack of investigation, then it is a serious matter. Action should be taken against those responsible.
On May 13, 2008, Jaipur was rocked by a series of blasts when bombs went off one after another at Manak Chawk Khanda, Chandpole Gate, Badi Chaupad, Chhoti Chaupad, Tripolia Gate, Johri Bazar and Sanganeri Gate.
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat had filed the complaint on March 4. The complaint alleged that Gehlot, a senior Congress leader, defamed the BJP leader by alleging his role in the scam.
According to the provisions in every resident in Rajasthan will have the right to emergency treatment and care "without prepayment" at any "public health institution, health care establishment and designated health care centers.
"There are no differences. Small differences keep happening in our party, it happens with all parties in every state. But we'll contest elections together, win and form Government," said Gehlot.
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