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Ashok Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC) party and the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan since December 2018. He was actively engaged in social political work even as a student and had been influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi at a very young age.

Gehlot, who represents Sardarpura constituency of Jodhpur as Member of Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan, came to the notice of former prime minister Indira Gandhi during the 1971 East Bengali refugees crisis. He had been serving in the refugee camps in the eastern states of India when Gandhi noticed his organizational skills during one of her visits to the camps. He was later appointed the first state president of the National Student's Union of India and successfully organised Congress' student wing in the state.

1980 TO 2019:

Gehlot was a member of the seventh and eighth Lok Sabha from 1980 to 1989, and then from 1991 to 1999 to the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth Lok Sabha. From 1999 to 2019 he was a member of the eleventh Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (elected in the by-election), twelfth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, thirteenth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, fourteenth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, and fifteenth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

POSITIONS HELD:

The positions Gehlot has held are, as a member of the Public Accounts Committee, Lok Sabha (1980–82), Union Deputy Minister, Department of Tourism (1982–83), Union Deputy Minister, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation (1983–84), Union Deputy Minister, Department of Sports (1984–84), Union Minister of State, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation (1984–85),
as minister of Department of Home and PHED, Government of Rajasthan (1989–89), Union Minister of State, Department of Textiles (Independent Charge)(1991–93), Consultative Committee on Communication, Lok Sabha (1991–96), member of Standing Committee on Railway (10th & 11th Lok Sabha)(1991–98), member of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Lok Sabha (1996–98), and as Chief Minister of Rajasthan in 1998–2003, 2008–2013, and 2018 to present.

PERSONAL LIFE:

Ashok Gehlot was born on May 3, 1951 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan to Jadugar Babu Laxman Singh Gehlot and he had two brothers (his elder brother Kanwar Sen Gehlot died in 2018) and one sister. He completed his B.SC. in 1971, earned his MA degree in economics in 1973, and then his LLB in 1976 from Jodhpur University. He is married to Sunita Gehlot with whom he has a son and a daughter.

SOCIAL:

Ashok Gehlot updates his followers through Facebook - Ashok Gehlot/@AshokGehlot.Rajasthan, Twitter - Ashok Gehlot/@ashokgehlot51, and Instagram - Ashok Gehlot/@ashokgehlot.inc.

LPG Cylinders at Just Rs 500 in THIS State From Next Year. Deets Here
India.com News Desk | December 19, 2022 5:41 PM IST
ASHOK GEHLOT'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: "The issue of price rise is serious. We will give 12 gas cylinders
LPG Cylinders at Just Rs 500 in THIS State From Next Year. Deets Here
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2022-12-19T06:41:04+00:00
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Sachin Pilot Is "Gaddar", Says CM Ashok Gehlot Amid Rift in Rajasthan Congress
India.com News Desk | November 24, 2022 5:13 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot referred Sachin Pilot as Gaddar and
Sachin Pilot Is "Gaddar", Says CM Ashok Gehlot Amid Rift in Rajasthan Congress
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2022-11-24T06:13:16+00:00
2022-11-24T07:54:58+00:00
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Explosion On Railway Track Inaugurated By PM Modi On October 31 Sends People In A Tizzy
Tahir Qureshi | November 13, 2022 3:36 PM IST
There was a stir in the night on the Udaipur-Ahmedabad rail line due to the sound of an explosion.
Explosion On Railway Track Inaugurated By PM Modi On October 31 Sends People In A Tizzy
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2022-11-13T04:36:09+00:00
2022-11-13T04:38:54+00:00
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Good News: More Than 1.10 Lakh Contractual Workers In Rajasthan To Be Regularised Soon
India.com News Desk | October 22, 2022 11:41 PM IST
To regularise contractual staff, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday approved a
Good News: More Than 1.10 Lakh Contractual Workers In Rajasthan To Be Regularised Soon
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2022-10-22T12:41:53+00:00
2022-10-22T12:41:53+00:00
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Rajasthan Govt Announces Diwali Bonus For 6 Lakh Employees. Check Who Will Get Salary Hike This Time
India.com Business Desk | October 15, 2022 3:03 AM IST
Diwali Bonus 2022 Latest Update: The Rajasthan government said the Diwali bonus will also be given
Rajasthan Govt Announces Diwali Bonus For 6 Lakh Employees. Check Who Will Get Salary Hike This Time
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2022-10-14T16:03:55+00:00
2022-10-14T16:03:55+00:00
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Gautam Adani Pledges Rs 50K Cr Investment In Renewable Business In Rajasthan
India.com Business Desk | October 7, 2022 1:42 PM IST
"Adani Group invested over Rs 35,000 cr across multiple industrial sector in Rajasthan. Continuing
Gautam Adani Pledges Rs 50K Cr Investment In Renewable Business In Rajasthan
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2022-10-07T02:42:15+00:00
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Gautam Adani, Anil Agarwal, CK Birla Among Other Top Biz Leaders At Invest Rajasthan Summit
India.com Business Desk | October 7, 2022 12:42 PM IST
"The main motive of these conclaves is to bring together diverse groups of notable business
Gautam Adani, Anil Agarwal, CK Birla Among Other Top Biz Leaders At Invest Rajasthan Summit
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2022-10-07T01:42:48+00:00
2022-10-07T02:10:34+00:00
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Ashok Gehlot OUT of Contest Congress President Polls, Apologies to Sonia Gandhi
India.com News Desk | September 29, 2022 2:53 PM IST
Ashok Gehlot OUT of Congress President Race: For the past two decades, Congress has been trying to
Ashok Gehlot OUT of Contest Congress President Polls, Apologies to Sonia Gandhi
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2022-09-29T03:53:29+00:00
2022-09-29T04:57:06+00:00
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Congress President Election; Digvijaya Singh To File Nomination For Party President Poll
Tahir Qureshi | September 28, 2022 9:01 PM IST
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh would be
Congress President Election; Digvijaya Singh To File Nomination For Party President Poll
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2022-09-28T10:01:14+00:00
2022-09-28T10:01:14+00:00
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Ashok Gehlot OUT of Congress President Race; Kharge, Venugopal Among Frontrunners: Reports
India.com News Desk | September 26, 2022 5:39 PM IST
Congress President Election 2022: A senior Congress leader asserted that Mukul Wasnik, Mallikarjun
Ashok Gehlot OUT of Congress President Race; Kharge, Venugopal Among Frontrunners: Reports
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2022-09-26T06:39:22+00:00
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Rajasthan Congress Political Crisis: Over 90 MLAs of Gehlot Camp Threaten To Quit, Meet Speaker
Victor Dasgupta | September 25, 2022 9:33 PM IST
Over 90 MLAs of the Ashok Gehlot camp are on way to meet the Speaker saying they want to resign.
Rajasthan Congress Political Crisis: Over 90 MLAs of Gehlot Camp Threaten To Quit, Meet Speaker
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2022-09-25T10:33:52+00:00
2022-09-25T12:52:01+00:00
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Congress Presidential Election and Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra Is Break or Make Moment for The Grand Old Party
Himanshu Shekhar | September 25, 2022 7:11 AM IST
Congress a party that has been in power for almost 54 years since Independence, is now fighting an
Congress Presidential Election and Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra Is Break or Make Moment for The Grand Old Party
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2022-09-24T20:11:42+00:00
2022-09-25T12:17:04+00:00
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Delhi-NCR Rains: Waterlogging Reported at Several Places, Rains to Continue Till Sept 25 | Highlights
India.com News Desk | September 23, 2022 1:57 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Rains, Weather Updates: More rain is expected in the Capital over the weekend, though the
Delhi-NCR Rains: Waterlogging Reported at Several Places, Rains to Continue Till Sept 25 | Highlights
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2022-09-23T02:57:40+00:00
2022-09-23T11:29:00+00:00
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Stage Set For Non-Gandhi Congress President, Rahul Gandhi Clears Deck
India.com News Desk | September 22, 2022 2:28 PM IST
Congress President Election 2022: Sitaram Kesri was the last non-Gandhi president. He had won the
Stage Set For Non-Gandhi Congress President, Rahul Gandhi Clears Deck
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2022-09-22T03:28:32+00:00
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Work From Home Scheme Launched For Women In Rajasthan: State Plans to Employ 20,000 Women In Six Months
India.com News Desk | September 17, 2022 5:19 PM IST
As per the updates from the state government, the private firms that will enroll 20 per cent of
Work From Home Scheme Launched For Women In Rajasthan: State Plans to Employ 20,000 Women In Six Months
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2022-09-17T06:19:50+00:00
2022-09-17T06:25:11+00:00
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Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme: From Age Limit To Remuneration, All You Need To Know
India.com News Desk | September 15, 2022 8:26 PM IST
The chief minister said the MGNREGA was started during the UPA government at the Centre for
Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme: From Age Limit To Remuneration, All You Need To Know
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2022-09-15T09:26:35+00:00
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Sweets Get Expensive In Rajasthan As Milk Production Falls Due To Lumpy Skin Disease
India.com News Desk | September 15, 2022 8:19 PM IST
Rajasthan sees increase in prices of sweets as milk collection falls by 18-20 per cent. The Lumpy
Sweets Get Expensive In Rajasthan As Milk Production Falls Due To Lumpy Skin Disease
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2022-09-15T09:19:05+00:00
2022-09-15T09:19:05+00:00
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Mingles With Local Artists At Rajasthan Airport, Joins Them in Performing Their Traditional Dance | Watch
India.com News Desk | September 8, 2022 5:47 PM IST
On Tuesday, PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina held an extensive discussion on a
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Mingles With Local Artists At Rajasthan Airport, Joins Them in Performing Their T
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2022-09-08T06:47:25+00:00
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Bharat Jodo Yatra: 2 Weeks in Kerala, 48 Hours in UP. 10 Things to Know About Congress' 3500 Kms Foot Journey
India.com News Desk | September 8, 2022 12:50 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi among other Congress leaders embarked on a 150-days-long foot journey from Kanyakumari
Bharat Jodo Yatra: 2 Weeks in Kerala, 48 Hours in UP. 10 Things to Know About Congress' 3500 Kms Foot Journey
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2022-09-08T01:50:22+00:00
2022-09-08T01:50:22+00:00
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Rajasthan Govt to Fund Distant Education For Women Students
PTI | August 24, 2022 8:16 PM IST
The scheme proposes to ensure reimbursement of fees for 16,000 seats in undergraduate level
Rajasthan Govt to Fund Distant Education For Women Students
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2022-08-24T09:16:40+00:00
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