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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

Gehlot’s free smartphone scheme on hold, Jaipur, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Ashok Gehlot, Indian express news, current affairs

Rajasthan puts Gehlot’s free smartphone scheme on hold

January 24, 2024 8:21 pm

The Indira Gandhi Smartphone scheme was launched by the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government on August 10 last year, a few months before the Assembly elections.

Jaipur, Kalraj Mishra, Ashok Gehlot, Ashok Gehlot government, Economic emergency, Rajasthan, Indian express news, current affairs

'Economic emergency' turned Rajasthan into 'Bimaru state': Governor's attack on ex-CM Gehlot

January 20, 2024 7:55 am

Gehlot accuses Mishra of making 'false allegations', says Cong govt policies were discussed and appreciated not only in state but across country

Jaipur, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan government, Ashok Gehlot-led government, Ashok Gehlot, Indian express news, current affairs

Decisions taken by Gehlot govt over last 6 months to be reviewed by BJP govt in Rajasthan

January 19, 2024 1:07 pm

Cabinet defers RAS Mains, declares BJP’s manifesto a policy document

Delhi court dismisses Ashok Gehlot's plea challenging summons in defamation case

December 14, 2023 12:04 am

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat had filed the case against Gehlot for allegedly making defamatory statements against him in connection with the Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam.

Rajasthan Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot, Indian express news, current affairs

After defeat, the review: Fielding sitting MLAs cost Congress dear in Rajasthan

December 10, 2023 2:31 am

Gehlot insists Congress waged a good campaign; Rahul disagrees

Rajasthan elections, Rajasthan assembly polls, Congress candidate annnouncement, ashok gehlot, Rajasthan candidates, Rajasṭhan congress, sachin pilot, Rahul Gandhi, indian expres news

'Sachin Pilot's movements, phone were being tracked and monitored', claims Ashok Gehlot's OSD

December 06, 2023 7:47 am

The Congress leadership wanted to effect a leadership change and bring in Pilot as the chief minister.

Sachin Pilot opens up on Rajasthan defeat: 'Matter of concern, chintan needed'

December 05, 2023 7:28 am

With Gehlot as CM, the Congress could not repeat its government in 2003, 2013 and now 2023.

What does the future portend for the state of Rajasthan? (PTI Photo)

Why Congress lost Rajasthan: Limits of welfare, BJP's organisational ability

December 04, 2023 11:13 am

Congress relied on flurry of welfare schemes to return to power. But the results seem to have established the limits of welfarism

Ashok Gehlot looks for ‘magic’ in Rajasthan as his political future hangs in balance

December 03, 2023 11:21 am

The 3-time CM was banking on welfare schemes to retain power, ensured he was on the job with it since coming to power

Rajasthan Election Results 2023 Highlights: Only 9 out of Ashok Gehlot's 26 ministers secure victory as BJP surges ahead of Congress in state

December 05, 2023 7:03 am

Rajasthan Election Results 2023: The elections saw the BJP surpassing the halfway mark with 115 seats while the Congress trailed with 70 seats.

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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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