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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

‘Whenever the BJP wins, it is attributed to the policies of the Central govt’

There is a clear mandate that has been given by the people against the BJP in these three states, says Sachin Pilot.

16 Dec 2018 12:22 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

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya has been ordered to be extradited to India by a UK court. (Photo: File | AP)

‘Young champions’: Vijay Mallya congratulates Sachin Pilot, Jyotiraditya Scindia

Mallya congratulated Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia over Congress' victory in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

13 Dec 2018 5:12 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 leaders Sachin Pilot (above) waves at the crowd while going to attend the Congress Legislature Party meeting at the party office in Jaipur. (Photo: PTI)

Fierce lobbying on CMs in three states

Congress received a boost in MP and Rajasthan after BSP chief Mayawati pledged her party’s support to it.

13 Dec 2018 5:24 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

'We have full majority and will stake claim to form government in the evening. We will take along all non-BJP parties and elected members who are against BJP and are willing to support us,' Pilot said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress to stake claim on government in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

Pilot said the party's newly elected MLAs will debate the question, and the party president will take a decision after that.

12 Dec 2018 12:10 PM

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

The group sat with photos of Rahul Gandhi, his mother and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Vadra, Madhya Pradesh leader Kamal Nath and Rajasthan leader Sachin Pilot. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

As counting underway, Cong workers perform 'havan' outside Rahul's home

The group sat with photos of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra, Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot.

11 Dec 2018 9:55 AM

The outcome of the elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram is expected to set the tone for the Lok Sabha contest next year. (Photo: ANI)

Voting for 199 Rajasthan Assembly seats underway

According to an official spokesperson, polling began at 8 am in all the 51,687 booths set up across the state.

07 Dec 2018 12:23 PM

Police personnel conduct a march in front of Hawa Mahal on Thursday ahead of Rajasthan polls. (Photo: PTI)

Assembly polls in Rajasthan and Telangana today

Over 2,000 candidates are in the fray for 199 Assembly seats in Rajasthan.

07 Dec 2018 6:02 AM

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