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Ashokgehlot

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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food security scheme launched in rajasthan

Food Security scheme launched in Rajasthan

India | Oct 02, 2013, 04:55 PM IST

Nagaur (Rajasthan): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today launched the UPA government's ambitious Food Security scheme in the state aimed at benefiting around 4.64 crore people.Speaking on the occasion Gehlot said, foodgrains would be distributed

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Rajasthan govt for CBI probe against minister charged with rape

Politics | Sep 21, 2013, 10:31 PM IST

Jaipur: The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan today recommended a CBI probe against a minister who resigned after a case of rape was registered against him, sources said."The state government has recommended a CBI

babulal nagar case rape complainant will not be under any

Babulal Nagar case: rape complainant will not be under any pressure, says Gehlot

India | Sep 20, 2013, 09:06 AM IST

Jaipur: Assuring that there would be no pressure on the victim of the alleged Babulal Nagar rape case, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday said law would take its own course and the culprit would

raj housing policy appreciated across the country gehlot

Raj housing policy appreciated across the country: Gehlot

India | Sep 19, 2013, 07:47 AM IST

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday said Rajasthan's “Affordable Housing Policy” was being appreciated across the country and the government intends to implement the scheme in all 33 districts. Speaking on the occasion of distributing

bjp as party has lost relevance gehlot

BJP as party has lost relevance: Gehlot

Politics | Sep 16, 2013, 06:59 AM IST

Jaipur: The Congress has stepped up its attacks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi after he was anointed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general polls.Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

asaram in jodhpur gehlot says no one is above law

Asaram in Jodhpur; Gehlot says no one is above law

Politics | Sep 01, 2013, 12:57 PM IST

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday said that no one is above law as spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, facing allegations of sexual assault, was brought under arrest by a plane to Jodhpur from Indore

attack on scribes gehlot assures action against those

Attack on scribes:Gehlot assures action against those involved

Politics | Aug 31, 2013, 02:41 PM IST

Jaipur: Promising action against those responsible for the attack on mediapersons outside Asaram Bapu's ashram in Jodhpur, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot today alluded to possible involvement of BJP and RSS supporters in the incident."Such

gehlot denies any links with asaram bapu

Gehlot denies any links with Asaram Bapu

Politics | Aug 31, 2013, 12:48 PM IST

Jaipur: Denying any links with spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday accused him of making baseless and "cheap" statements.He was reacting

action against asaram if found guilty gehlot

Action against Asaram if found guilty: Gehlot

Politics | Aug 28, 2013, 08:07 PM IST

New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Friday strict action will be taken against Asaram if he is found guilty of sexually abusing a minor girl, a charge denied by the spiritual guru who

at a glance rajasthan s tranquil chief minister ashok gehlot

At a glance: Rajasthan's tranquil chief minister Ashok Gehlot

Politics | Aug 21, 2013, 06:31 AM IST

New Delhi: Amidst the brouhaha and mudslinging in Indian politics, Ashok Gehlot has almost always managed to wear a smile on his face and carry tranquility in his personality. Popularly known for being a people's

we re fulfilling people s dreams gehlot

We're fulfilling people's dreams: Gehlot

Politics | Aug 15, 2013, 01:46 PM IST

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in his Independence Day address Thursday, said his government was committed to fulfilling the dreams of the people of the state despite difficult geographical and social conditions."We have provided

gehlot s timely action could have saved bhanwari raje

Gehlot's timely action could have saved Bhanwari: Raje

Politics | Jul 30, 2013, 02:19 PM IST

Jodhpur, Jul 30: BJP state president Vasundhara Raje today alleged that timely action by Rajasthan government could have prevented murder of nurse Bhanwari Devi.Raje, who was in Jodhpur to attend two meetings at Bhopalgarh and

jeevan bachao scheme launched on jaipur delhi nh

Jeevan Bachao scheme launched on Jaipur-Delhi NH

India | Jul 30, 2013, 09:00 AM IST

Alwar, July 30 : A pilot project of 'Jeevan Bachao' scheme providing cashless treatment for those injured in road accidents was launched along the Gurgaon-Japiur stretch on the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway yesterday here.Union Minister for

gehlot has failed to fulfil commitments made to people raje

Gehlot has failed to fulfil commitments made to people: Raje

India | Jul 25, 2013, 09:17 AM IST

Jodhpur, Jul 25: BJP state chief Vasundhara Raje yesterday said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was quick to announce schemes but had failed to implement them.Several schemes announced by the Chief Minister were yet to

gehlot s men counter bjp charges of fake likes on facebook

Gehlot's men counter BJP charges of fake 'likes' on Facebook

Politics | Jul 13, 2013, 12:04 AM IST

Jaipur, July 11: Reacting to allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was buying fake "likes" for his official Facebook page, members of his team Thursday said the opposition

gehlot accused of buying likes on facebook

Gehlot accused of buying likes on Facebook

Politics | Jul 11, 2013, 10:25 AM IST

Jaipur, Jul 10: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot seems to be giving Narendra Modi and Shashi Tharoor a competition as far as popularity in the virtual world is concerned.The 62 year old Congress leader has

gehlot hits out at bjp on kataria issue

Gehlot hits out at BJP on Kataria issue

Politics | May 17, 2013, 07:48 AM IST

Jaipur, May 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday hit out at the BJP, which has called the CBI case against its leader Gulabchand Kataria politically motivated, saying that the party has double standards."When CBI

vasundhara raje misleading people says gehlot

Vasundhara Raje 'misleading' people, says Gehlot

Politics | May 14, 2013, 11:32 AM IST

Jaipur, May 14: Trashing the claims of BJP leader Vasundhara Raje that Rajasthan was lagging behind in providing employment to youths, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday said the state was third in the country in

gehlot discusses agricultural cooperation with israel

Gehlot discusses agricultural cooperation with Israel

India | Apr 30, 2013, 09:04 AM IST

Jaipur, April 30: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday met agriculture and rural development minister of Israel Yair Shamir in Beitgan city in Israel and discussed cooperation to promote agriculture.During the meeting, Gehlot said that

gehlot in israel to bring back farm technology

Gehlot in Israel to bring back farm technology

Politics | Apr 29, 2013, 09:06 AM IST

Jaipur, April 29: A delegation from Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot now visiting Israel held talks with officials on cooperation in agriculture, horticulture and water resources, a statement issued here said Sunday.Cooperation in