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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 Congress in-charge appeals Sachin Pilot to attend crucial CLP meet

Rajasthan political crisis: Congress in-charge appeals Sachin Pilot to attend crucial CLP meet

Politics | Jul 14, 2020, 12:04 PM IST

The appeal comes just minutes before the crucial CLP meeting in Jaipur at 10.30 a.m. Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President Archana Sharma on Monday night also made an emotional appeal to all party MLAs who skipped the meet on Monday to remain present in Tuesday's meeting.

Rajasthan political crisis LIVE Updates

Rajasthan Crisis Updates: As it happened

Politics | Jul 14, 2020, 11:17 PM IST

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot left for his residence along with his MLAs from Fairmount Resort. A meeting of his cabinet will take place at 7:30 pm. In a show of strength, the Rajasthan Congress on Tuesday removed Sachin Pilot and two other ministers from the state cabinet.

Rajasthan crisis: Congress MLAs huddle to hotel as Gehlot-Pilot clash; another CLP meet on Tuesday

Cong MLAs huddle to hotel as Gehlot-Pilot clash in Rajasthan; another CLP meet on Tuesday

Politics | Jul 13, 2020, 11:08 PM IST

As the political crisis in Rajasthan deepens, the Congress party scheduled another legislative party meeting at 10 am on Tuesday and invited Sachin Pilot and all the MLAs to attend.

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Sachin Pilot won't join BJP but political crisis within Rajasthan Congress is far from over

Politics | Jul 13, 2020, 06:14 PM IST

Even as Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot openly rebelled against CM Ashok Gehlot, the former has no plans of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources close to the young-leader told news agency ANI. But that does not mean that trouble for Gehlot has ended.

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Pilot not above other MLAs, will have to face action in case of indiscipline: Avinash Pandey

Politics | Jul 13, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

Rajasthan Political Crisis: According to sources in the party, 109 MLAs have signed the letter of support to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot including Congress, other parties, and independent MLAs in front of AICC observers.

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Rajasthan Crisis: Congress Legislature Party meet at CM Gehlot's residence at 10.30 am

India | Jul 13, 2020, 10:18 AM IST

Amid deepening political crisis in Rajasthan, a crucial meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will be held at the chief minister's residence on Monday.

Pilot will not join BJP, reveal sources; but speaks with friend Scindia while incommunicado

Sachin Pilot will not join BJP, reveal sources; but speaks with friend Scindia while incommunicado

Politics | Jul 13, 2020, 08:57 AM IST

Upset and angry over the sedition charges being levelled against him by the state special operations group (SOG), as one of his supporters said it was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back, Pilot decided that enough was enough and made his move.

Rajasthan Political Crisis LIVE Updates

Rajasthan Political Crisis: How sequence of events unfolded on July 13

Politics | Jul 13, 2020, 10:50 PM IST

India's grand old party - the Congress party led by Sonia Gandhi - is in crisis. This time the crisis has unfolded in Rajasthan, where Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot has rebelled against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. During a late-night Sunday briefing, Pilot, who is camping in Delhi, the ruling Congress, claimed the support of 109 MLAs to back the state government led by Gehlot.

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Rajasthan Rift: Sachin Pilot says government in minority, to skip Gehlot's meeting on Monday

India | Jul 12, 2020, 11:08 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot will not be attending legislative party meeting called by CM Ashok Gehlot. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10:30 am on Monday.

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Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot calls meeting of MLAs, Sachin Pilot still in Delhi

Politics | Jul 12, 2020, 07:43 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan Government appears to be in a bit of a spot as state Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is in Delhi and, if sources are to be believed, 16 MLAs are with him. Amid all this, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has called a meeting of all MLAs at 9 pm tonight

Gehlot accuses BJP of trying to topple his govt; BJP blames 'infighting' within Congress

Gehlot accuses BJP of trying to topple his govt; BJP blames 'infighting' within Congress

Politics | Jul 11, 2020, 04:27 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and a number of his MLAs have accused the BJP of conspiring to topple the government in the state, a charge denied by the opposition party which blamed "infighting" within the ruling Congress for the current situation.

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We are united... our Rajya Sabha candidates will win: Sachin Pilot denies rift with Ashok Gehlot

Politics | Jun 11, 2020, 07:28 PM IST

Congress has fielded its General Secretary, Organisation, KC Venugopal and Neeraj Dangi for the Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan, while the BJP, which could elect one, has also fielded two candidates

Coronavirus: Rajasthan faces threat of community spread as thousands enter illegally in state

Coronavirus: Rajasthan faces threat of community spread as thousands enter illegally in state

India | Jun 05, 2020, 08:16 PM IST

As Rajasthan grapples with coronavirus cases a new development threatens a community spread of coronavirus. It has now come to light that thousands of migrants entered the state illegally during the recent exodus.

Easy to start a lockdown but challenging to roll it back: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Unlock 1.0

Easy to start a lockdown but challenging to roll it back: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Unlock 1.0

India | Jun 01, 2020, 11:47 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot speaking on India TV's #CMsOnIndiaTV forum said that it is easy to start a lockdown but challenging to roll it back.

Night curfew in Rajasthan to continue post May 31

Night curfew in Rajasthan to continue post May 31

India | May 30, 2020, 07:17 AM IST

Night curfew in the state of Rajasthan will continue post May 31. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed for the continuation of the curfew to minimise the risk of a spike in coronavirus cases. Gehlot asked his officials to ensure that there should be no laxity in the night curfew in the state.

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Centre confused on how to resolve the issue of stranded migrant workers, complains Ashok Gehlot

India | Apr 26, 2020, 05:19 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has lamented the lack of coordination at Centre over the issue of migrants workers, many of them left stranded in major metro cities across the country as they strive to get back to their hometowns amid the ongoing lockdown.

Coronavirus: Ashok Gehlot demands Supreme Court inquiry into Tabligh's New Delhi event

Coronavirus: Ashok Gehlot demands Supreme Court inquiry into Tabligh's New Delhi event

India | Apr 07, 2020, 05:12 PM IST

Ashok Gehlot said that a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge should head the inquiry into the event held in the month of March. He also called for punishment for the person who was responsible for the event held right when COVID-19 infection was spreading through the country.

Coronavirus: Ashok Gehlot demands relief package for tourism & hospitality industry

Coronavirus: Ashok Gehlot demands relief package for tourism & hospitality industry

Travel | Mar 22, 2020, 09:13 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said he has also mentioned in the letter to PM Modi the Rajasthan government’s announcement of SGST reimbursement for the state’s tourism and hospitality industry.  

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: Scindia betrayed people's trust, says Ashok Gehlot

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: Scindia betrayed people's trust, says Ashok Gehlot

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 03:44 PM IST

Hitting out at Scindia soon after he resigned from the Congress, Gehlot said joining hands with the BJP at the time of national crisis spoke volumes about his self-indulgent political ambitions.

Rajasthan government hires firm for Rs 1 cr per month for image makeover

Rajasthan government hires firm for Rs 1 cr per month for image makeover

India | Feb 25, 2020, 07:33 PM IST

The Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan is looking for a makeover and will dole out Rs 1 crore per month for two years to a national public relations agency for brand building.

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