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Born 03 May 1951
Age 73
Birth Place Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Profession Politician
Political Party Indian National Congress
In Office 12th Chief Minister Of Rajasthan 17 December 2018 - 15 December 2023, General Secretary (Organisation) Of AICC December 2017 - January 2019, Union Minister Of State For Tourism And Civil Aviation 31 December 1984 - 26 September 1985, Deputy Union Minister For Sports 7 February 1984 - 31 October 1984, Union Minister Of State (Independent Charge) For Textiles 21 June 1991 - 18 January 1993, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1991-1999
Residence 13, Sawai Pratapsingh Rd, Madrampur, Civil Lines, Jaipur

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Ashok Gehlot BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 02 Feb 2025

Ashok Gehlot, a seasoned politician and a senior member of the Indian National Congress (INC), currently serves as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Born on May 3, 1951, Ashok Gehlot started his political journey in the 1970s as a student leader in Rajasthan. He quickly rose through the ranks of the ...Congress party and became a key figure in state politics. Gehlot's dedication and astute political acumen led to his appointment as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the first time in 1998. Gehlot's second term as Chief Minister began in 2008 and lasted until 2013. Known for his ability to maintain a delicate balance between party politics and governance, Ashok Gehlot has also played a significant role within the Congress party. He has served as a trusted advisor and strategist, contributing to the party's decision-making processes at both the state and national levels. Gehlot's experience and political expertise have made him a key asset to the party's leadership. In recent years, Ashok Gehlot's political influence and stature have further grown. His successful leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he effectively managed the healthcare crisis and implemented measures to mitigate its impact, has earned him praise and admiration. As the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly elections approach, Ashok Gehlot's leadership and political strategies will play a vital role in shaping the Congress party's prospects in the state. However, a constant rift with Sachin Pilot has already rung an alarm bell on the future of Congress in the state. Pilot, who has publicly criticised his own party government's policies, has kept himself away from the party functions and held a daylong fast to mount pressure on the Gehlot government to start an investigation into alleged corruption cases when BJP was in office from 2013-18 with Vasundhara Raje as chief minister. The son of a magician from Jodhpur, Gehlot has always played his cards with tact. Over the last four decades, the soft-spoken 67-year-old has worked with three generations of the Nehru-Gandhi family and has been Union minister in the Cabinets of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, besides Manmohan Singh’s, holding portfolios of tourism, sports, tourism, civil aviation and textiles. Gehlot, whose first stint as CM coincided with Sonia Gandhi’s elevation as the Congress president, has since then become an indispensable cog in the Congress machinery in Rajasthan. In his second stint as CM, he started the populist scheme of providing free medicines. The son of a magician from Jodhpur, Gehlot has always played his cards with tact. Over the last four decades, the soft-spoken 67-year-old has worked with three generations of the Nehru-Gandhi family and has been Union minister in the Cabinets of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, besides Manmohan Singh’s, holding portfolios of tourism, sports, tourism, civil aviation and textiles. Gehlot, whose first stint as CM coincided with Sonia Gandhi’s elevation as the Congress president, has since then become an indispensable cog in the Congress machinery in Rajasthan. In his second stint as CM, he started the populist scheme of providing free medicines. Gehlot’s influence in Marwar region, comprising several districts of western Rajasthan, stems from the fact that the Mali community, to which he belongs, owns several profitable businesses in the region. His diehard supporters even call him the “Gandhi of Marwar”.

Ashok Gehlot PERSONAL LIFE

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Sunita Gehlot

POSITIONS HELD BY Ashok Gehlot

Position	Tenure
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly	N/A
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 8th Lok Sabha	N/A
Chief Minister of Rajasthan	17 December 2018 - 3 December 2023

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ASHOK GEHLOT NEWS

Created new districts to increase administrative capacity, improve service delivery: Ashok Gehlot

June 13, 2024 6:40 pm

Gehlot said his government created the new districts on the basis of a report by a committee headed by retired IAS officer Ramlubhaya

'Non-performing assets': Gehlot takes aim at 'backstabbers' who continue to remain in Congress

May 28, 2024 9:53 am

Notably, Gehlot had used the words “nakara, nikamma” for former deputy CM Sachin Pilot during the latter’s rebellion in mid-2020.

‘Why not talk about yourself?’: Ashok Gehlot flays PM Modi’s ‘mangalsutra’ remark on Congress manifesto

May 02, 2024 6:45 pm

The Congress leader says BJP’s Lok Sabha poll campaign would have been halted for at least seven days after Modi’s Banswara speech if the Election Commission had been fair

As Ashok Gehlot’s son makes another attempt to win an election, paper leaks cast a shadow

April 26, 2024 9:24 pm

Vaibhav Gehlot seen as having several advantages in Jalore, including being well-educated, and young; Rajput anger against BJP too may prove decisive

Ashok Gehlot’s former OSD Lokesh Sharma in Jaipur, Wednesday. Rohit Jain Paras

Ashok Gehlot behind phone tap of Sachin Pilot and rebels in 2020, claims former CM's ex-aide

April 25, 2024 11:09 am

Responding to Sharma’s accusations, Congress spokesperson Swarnim Chaturvedi said, “He is not a member of the organisation and he is in touch with BJP leaders. Hence, he’s acting on their instructions.”

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After UCC, nobody will be able to marry 4 women and beget 25 kids: Rajasthan minister Dilawar

April 23, 2024 8:20 pm

Referring to the paper leak episode in the previous Congress government in Rajasthan, Dilawar alleged crores of rupees were given to former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasara.

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B L Soni joins BJP, slams Gehlot over paper leaks

April 10, 2024 2:45 am

During the Gehlot government, Soni headed the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) as the Director General. He retired in December 2022.

Gehlot is 'fauj maar captain', Congress 'selectively killing loyal workers': Ex-Rajasthan MP among 300-plus leaders to join BJP

April 04, 2024 8:10 am

Former MLA JP Chandelia said workers were being insulted in Congress. “In the coming days, many Congress workers will join the BJP in Pilani,” he said.

Ashok Gehlot’s son quits as Rajasthan Cricket Association chief: ‘Being targeted’

February 26, 2024 4:00 pm

In his resignation letter, Vaibhav said that after the change of government in Rajasthan, there has been “malicious intent” at play against the RCA.

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Rajasthan’s fiscal health better than that of Centre, says Gehlot

February 09, 2024 3:43 am

Taking to X, Gehlot said that in the vote on account, the Finance Minister only levelled allegations against the previous government instead of sharing a vision for the state.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

IndiaSeptember 25, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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