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In the recently-concluded Assembly election in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi led-Congress had bagged 99 out of 199 seats to wrest power from the BJP in the state. (Photo: PTI | File)

Ashok Gehlot government to be expanded today, 23 new ministers to be sworn-in

On December 17, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot took oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively.

24 Dec 2018 11:09 AM

Congress government in Rajasthan on Wednesday waived short-term crop loans from cooperative banks and loans of up to Rs 2 lakh taken by farmers from other banks. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

‘It’s done’: Rahul Gandhi after Rajasthan too announces farm loan waiver

Referring to loan waivers by Congress's governments, Rahul is challenging PM Modi to do the same in other states.

20 Dec 2018 10:23 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with newly-sworn in Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and party MP Jyotiraditya Scindia in Bhopal.

3 Cong CMs take oath, 2 waive off farm loans

Rahul attends all events; allies show unity.

18 Dec 2018 1:18 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Ashok Gehlot's swearing-in ceremony as Rajasthan Chief Minister. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

Thanks for believing in Congress, will fulfil responsibility: Rahul to Rajasthan

'It is an honour for the Congress party to serve Rajasthan. We will fulfil our responsibility,' Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

17 Dec 2018 2:08 PM

Ashok Gehlot is the fourth leader to become chief minister of Rajasthan for a third time. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ashok Gehlot swears-in as Rajasthan Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot as deputy CM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister of Rajasthan.

17 Dec 2018 11:40 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be attending all the three oath-taking ceremonies. (Photo: PTI)

3 Cong CMs took oath in Hindi heartland today, all eyes were on Oppn unity

A host of leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ashok Gehlot, Kamal Nath and Bhupesh Baghel.

17 Dec 2018 10:40 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with Rajasthan Congress president Sachin Pilot and party leader Ashok Gehlot at his residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot all set for third stint as Rajasthan CM

Pilot was apparently not on board with Mr Gehlot being the chief minister, which delayed the announcement.

15 Dec 2018 6:26 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will also attend the swearing-in ceremony, Congress Legislature Party leader Ashok Gehlot told party MLAs in Jaipur. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot to be sworn in as Rajasthan CM on December 17

Sachin Pilot will also be sworn in as deputy chief minister on the same day.

14 Dec 2018 8:17 PM

Ashok Gehlot said he would have followed in his father Lachman Singh's footsteps had he not joined politics. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot's magical wave works in Rajasthan, named CM for third time

Gehlot’s popularity came in handy in recent poll where he reportedly was in touch with independent party rebels to bring them aboard.

14 Dec 2018 6:15 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with Ashok Gehlot (L) and Sachin Pilot (R). (Photo: Twitter | @RahulGandhi)

Ashok Gehlot named Rajasthan Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot to be deputy CM

Sachin Pilot has been named the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan.

14 Dec 2018 3:28 PM

The Congress leadership want Gehlot and Pilot to be present together at the CLP meet. (Photo: File)

Rahul to hold fresh round of discussions with Rajasthan CM hopefuls Gehlot, Pilot

Decision of Rajasthan's next CM is likely to be taken before noon and will be made public at a meeting of Cong Legislature Party.

14 Dec 2018 11:24 AM

Both the leaders had one-on-one meetings with party president Rahul Gandhi late Thursday night and a decision was deferred till Friday on who will be chief minister. (Photo: File)

After MP, decision on top post for Rajasthan, C'garh expected today

Sources suggest that the party leadership prefers Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan but the state Congress chief Sachin pilot is not giving up.

14 Dec 2018 9:09 AM

Supporters of Sachin Pilot block road in Karauli. (Photo: ANI)

Pilot, Gehlot appeal for peace as wait for Rajasthan CM sparks protests

Sachin Pilot appealed party workers to maintain peace and decorum.

13 Dec 2018 6:33 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi held a separate meeting with Sachin Pilot, prior to meeting Ashok Gehlot at his Delhi residence. (Photo: PTI)

Ashok Gehlot likely to be named Rajasthan CM, announcement soon: report

Ashok Gehlot looks set to return as chief minister of the western state for the third time.

13 Dec 2018 2:58 PM

State Congress chief Sachin Pilot and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot are contending for the post of Chief Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Gehlot vs Pilot: Congress to announce name of Rajasthan CM shortly

A decision on the post of chief minister will be taken by this evening to enable the oath-taking soon.

13 Dec 2018 2:23 PM

The Congress president will first meet party observers A K Antony for Madhya Pradesh and K C Venugopal for Rajasthan before meeting those in the race. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Taking inputs from MLAs, party workers on CM candidates: Rahul Gandhi

'You will see CM soon. We are taking inputs from MLAs, party workers and others,' Gandhi said.

13 Dec 2018 11:22 AM

Congress leader Sachin Pilot and senior leader Ashok Gehlot during a meeting with the newly-elected MLAs at the party office in Jaipur. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot has edge in contest with Sachin Pilot

Pande said Mr Gandhi will be briefed about the deliberations by the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Jaipur over the chief minister’s post.

13 Dec 2018 2:09 AM

The CLP will file a resolution and the observer will apprise party president Rahul Gandhi about the opinion and views of MLAs as well as senior leaders of the party. (Representational Image)

Cong legislature party to meet today in Rajasthan, name of CM to be discussed

Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and PCC President Sachin Pilot, both MLAs, are in the race for the top post.

12 Dec 2018 10:25 AM

Rajasthan has a 200-member Assembly but polling on Alwar's Ramgarh constituency was postponed following the death of the BSP candidate. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan election results: Congress wins, but who will be chief minister?

Trend that BJP and Congress parties are voted to power every five years will continue for another term.

11 Dec 2018 4:43 PM

'We are confident that the Congress will get a clear majority and will for its government in Rajasthan,' Gehlot told PTI. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong will form govt in Rajasthan; Rahul, MLAs will take call on CM post: Gehlot

Gehlot also credited Gandhi for the party's good performance in all the five states, including Rajasthan.

11 Dec 2018 11:48 AM

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