The Congress has won 17 local bodies while the BJP bagged six. Results have been announced for 29 out of 49 local bodies.
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Ashok Gehlot rules himself out of race for Congress chief
Speaking to reporters after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here, he said: “I am not among those leaders who push their names for the party president’s post.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot likely to be next Congress president: Report
The report comes a day after Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday greeted Congress President Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and urged him to remain the party chief.
Lok Sabha 2019: Rajasthan CM’s son Vaibhav Gehlot likely to contest from Jodhpur or Jalore constituency
Jaipur: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav Gehlot could make his electoral debut and contest from Jodhpur or Jalore-Sirohi Lok Sabha constituency, reports suggested on Thursday. Earlier, while addressing a gathering in Jalore last week, the Chief Minister had raised the speculations when he said that he had wanted to[Read More…]
Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot auctions his souvenirs to help martyr’s families, raises Rs 1.5 Cr
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday auctioned mementos and souvenirs presented to him for raising money to be paid to the families martyrs. In the auction organised the by Jaipur-based Bharat Seva Sansthan more than 350 presents and souvenirs were auctioned with them getting sold at a price[Read More…]
Rajasthan to increase grant for cow shelters
Jaipur: At a “Gau Raksha Sammelan” organised here on Saturday, the Congress government announced that it will soon increase the grant for cow shelters to ensure cow conservation in the state. Addressing the convention attended by representatives of several registered cow shelters, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said: “In Indian culture,[Read More…]
If you are a man put us in jail: Gulab Chand Kataria dares CM Ashok Gehlot
Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and MLA from the Udaipur constituency, Gulab Chand Kataria has embroiled himself in a controversy. While addressing the BJP workers, he said “Ashok Gehlot, if you are really man, we want to see your jail once”. “Then you will now how much[Read More…]
Rahul’s Man: Rise and rise of KC Venugopal
From being a president of the Payyanur College unit of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) to All India Congress Committee General Secretary (Organisation), it is a long journey for KC Venugopal.
Rajasthan Education Minister accuses previous BJP govt of promoting RSS and its saffronisation programme in Primary Education Sector
Jaipur: Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government would soon review changes made in the education sector by the previous Vasundhara Raje led BJP government, informed state Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara in Jaipur on Saturday. Dotasara added that the previous government worked for promoting the RSS and its saffronisation programme in primary[Read More…]
Who is going to be next Gehlot of Congress?
Since Ashok Gehlot has chaired the Rajasthan’s Chief Minister throne, the post of Congress general secretary (in-charge of organisation and training) remains vacant. The post that is considered second to that of party president Rahul Gandhi’s has several key contenders to fill in the spot, Mukul Wasnik being considered as[Read More…]
Karnataka CM to attend oath-taking ceremonies of Gehlot, Kamal Nath
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Congress’ newly elected leaders Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan Chief Minister in Jaipur, and Kamal Nath as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in Bhopal on Monday, an official said on Sunday. “The Congress has invited Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal-Secular[Read More…]
Ashok Gehlot becomes the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for third time
Ashok Gehlot becomes Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the third time. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon. Sachin Pilot will be the deputy CM and continue as Rajasthan Congress chief. Ashok Gehlot who is one of the most popular household names in Rajasthan entered politics in 1970. A student politician[Read More…]
Rajasthan’s next CM: Sachin Pilot or Ashok Gehlot? Announcement at 4:30 pm
The next Chief Minister of Rajasthan will be announced at 4:30 pm as it seems that the Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has selected the name for the designated Chief Minister’s post of Rajasthan. Rahul Gandhi tweets a photograph with frontrunners – former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and state party[Read More…]
Ashok Gehlot emerges top choice for Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot puts up spirited claim
New Delhi/Jaipur: Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday emerged Rahul Gandhi’s pick as the Chief Minister in Rajasthan, but suspense continued the with state party chief Sachin Pilot putting up his claim strongly as the two leaders had late night meetings with the Congress President. Both Pilot and Gehlot[Read More…]
Top contenders for ministerial berth in Madhya Pradesh?
Bhopal: After the meeting of Congress newly elected legislators on Wednesday, all the MLAs agreed upon the name of Kamal Nath as the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. However, the final decision will be made by Congress National President Rahul Gandhi. The discussion over the first cabinet is also[Read More…]
Ashok Gehlot: Magician from Rajasthan
Ashok Gehlot, one of the most popular household names in Rajasthan has been elected as chief minister of Rajasthan for the third time. Indian National Congress almost kissed the majority mark on its own at the Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2018. The student politician of the 1970s caught eyes of the[Read More…]
Wikipedia calls Pilot Rajasthan’s 14th CM
Jaipur: Even as votes polled in Assembly elections were still being counted in Rajasthan, the Wikipedia page on Tuesday projected state Congress leader Sachin Pilot as the new Chief Minister. The Congress has not yet declared its Chief Ministerial face and the names of Pilot and former Chief Minister Ashok[Read More…]
Gehlot confident of Congress win in Rajasthan, woos independents
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Congress would take power in the state and said it was ready to ally with independents. “The Congress is open to form a government with independent candidates,” Gehlot told the media as it became clear that the[Read More…]
Congress will form government in Rajasthan: Gehlot, Pilot
Jaipur: Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, both contenders for the Chief Ministerial post in Rajasthan, on Tuesday expressed confidence that their party will form the government in the state with a comfortable majority and said the decision on a new Chief Minister will be taken by party chief[Read More…]
Rajasthan: Congress releases manifesto, promises ‘Journalist Protection Act’
Ahead of December 7 polls in Rajasthan, State Congress chief Sachin Pilot, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and chairman of the manifesto committee Harish Choudhary released the party manifesto on Thursday in Jaipur. The manifesto promises to bring a legislation for the protection of journalists in the state and promised[Read More…]
Rajasthan Polls: Major setback for BJP, former Speaker joins Congress
Ahead of Rajasthan polls, incumbent BJP faced another major setback, as former Speaker of the state assembly Sumitra Singh on Thursday joined the Congress in Jaipur. Senior leader joined the Congress in the presence of AICC General Secretary Avinash Pande, Rajasthan Congress Chief Sachin Pilot, former Chief Minister of the[Read More…]
Rajasthan Election: Rahul Gandhi reaches Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Ajmer: Amidst Rajasthan Election campaign, Congress President Rahul Gandhi is accompanied with former CM Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan PCC Chief Sachin Pilot paid their respect at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Rahul Gandhi reaches Ajmer Sharif Dargah, offers ‘Chadar’ and prayer at Khwaja Gareeb Nawaz Majar.
Modi cannot overcome huge resentment against Vasundhara government: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot, one of the chief ministerial aspirants in the state, maintains there is no confusion between him and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over the December 7 assembly elections and the decision on who will be the chief minister will be taken by the party[Read More…]
Rajasthan polls: Massive swell in fake news, a tough task for EC
The spread of fake news is increasing day by day in the poll-bound Rajasthan and as the electoral battle of the Royal state reaching its crest. Doctored videos images, photo quotes pertaining to national leaders and candidates are being spread in the state. The Media Certification and Monitoring Committees (MCMCs)[Read More…]
Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Congress releases third list of candidates; Check it out
Ahead of Rajasthan polls, Congress on Sunday released the third list of candidates for upcoming assembly election. List comprised of eminent leaders Murari Lal Gurjar from Nagar, Subhash Meel from Khandela and many more. Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha comprised of 200 members, is witnessing a major contest between incumbent BJP and Congress. Rajasthan[Read More…]
Rajasthan: Congress releases second list, Manvendra Singh to contest from Jhairapatan
Ahead of Rajasthan polls, Congress on Saturday released the second list including 32 candidates for upcoming electoral battle. Eminent state leader Manvendra Singh will contest from Jhairapatan and Professor Ayub Khan from Soorsagar. Rebel BJP leader, Manvendra Singh holds a considerable amount of support in Barmer, Jalaur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur segments. Manvendra Singh[Read More…]
Rajasthan: Congress fields old war horses, BJP to face tough battle
Congress party on Thursday night released its first list of 152 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot from Sardarpura, State Congress Chief Sachin Pilot from Tonk, senior Congress leader CP Joshi from the Nathdwara assembly and former National Commission for Women Chief Girija Vyas[Read More…]
Rajasthan Polls: Is Tonk a cakewalk for Sachin Pilot?
Ahead of Rajasthan polls, Congress declared its 152 contestants for the electoral battle of the Royal state. According to sources, after several discussions during Central Election Committee meeting in New Delhi, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) Chief Sachin Pilot, will contest from Tonk and Congress General Secretary Ashok Gehlot will[Read More…]
Rajasthan: Another blow to BJP, Harish Meena joins Congress
New Delhi: In another blow to Bhartiya Janata Party, Member of Parliament from Rajasthan’s Dausa constituency Harish Chandra Meena has joined the Congress Party in the presence of party leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, in Delhi. All India Congress Committee General Secretary Ashok Gehlot and the state president Sachin Pilot welcome[Read More…]
Congress not to field senior leaders in Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh elections?
Ahead of assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Congress has decided to implement a new formula to reduce dissent within the party cadres. Party has declared that it will not field any senior leaders and state presidents in assembly elections. After the declaration, it is expected that senior leaders[Read More…]
