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

New Delhi: Two-time chief minister Ashok Gehlot appears to be emerging as the favourite for the chief minister's post in Rajasthan, after party president Rahul Gandhi held hectic deliberations with senior leaders including him.

It is advantage Gehlot, sources to news agency PTI said, after he came out of Rahul Gandhi's residence.

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot is also a strong contender for the post. However, Gehlot looks set to return as chief minister of the western state for the third time.

Rahul Gandhi also held a separate meeting with Pilot, prior to meeting Gehlot.

Announcement on who will be the Chief Minister of Rajasthan is expected on Thursday evening in Jaipur, where new Congress lawmakers will meet to formally name their leader.