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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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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

Rajasthan Assembly session: CM Ashok Gehlot erroneously reads last year's Budget; BJP protests

February 10, 2023 1:45 pm

Reacting to the incident, the Chief Minister accused the BJP of indulging in petty politics and being opposed to the development of Rajasthan

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BJP targets govt over live relay of Gehlot’s speech

February 10, 2023 6:37 am

Calling it a dictatorial order, former education minister Vasudev Devnani said that “imposing the broadcast on students in this manner, irrespective of their interest, is unfair.”

Ex-BSP leader, now weather vane of Rajasthan Cong politics, Rajendrasingh Gudha is blowing Sachin Pilot's way now

February 07, 2023 9:27 am

Having twice defected from BSP to Cong, Gudha has managed to have his way with Ashok Gehlot, get MoS ranks. Could the abduction charge against him indicate gloves finally off?

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Rajasthan minister booked for abduction, points finger at CM

February 05, 2023 9:24 am

Gudha is the minister of state for sainik kalyan (independent charge), home guard and civil defence (independent charge), as well as panchayati raj and rural development.

Latest in Ashok Gehlot vs Sachin Pilot: Who helped Congress return to power in 2018

January 27, 2023 10:17 am

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that the Congress had returned to power in 2018 owing to the work his previous government had done

Activists renew stir for accountability law, right to health

January 26, 2023 1:43 pm

Hundreds of people from across Rajasthan gathered at Shaheed Smarak, next to Jaipur police commissionerate, on Wednesday to put forth their demands.

Sachin Pilot goes back to janata, Ashok Gehlot stands his ground: Political drama going the way of a Greek tragedy

January 21, 2023 7:08 am

Rajasthan is more a commentary on the Congress’s high command than on Ashok Gehlot or Sachin Pilot, two capable leaders who might have been unbeatable together

Sachin Pilot keeps up attack on Ashok Gehlot, asks why no action on graft charges against Raje govt

January 20, 2023 1:10 am

The latest in a verbal duel going on since Monday between the two Congress colleagues, Gehlot had on Tuesday indirectly attacked Pilot, calling him “a bigger Corona”

Rajasthan CM Gehlot 'likens Pilot to coronavirus', video goes viral

January 20, 2023 8:46 am

Responding to one of the participants during the meeting, Gehlot without naming anyone said, “I have started meeting...earlier corona came...a big corona also entered our party.” He said that despite byelections or Rajya Sabha polls, the government has brought excellent schemes with the support of employees.

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Détente over, Sachin Pilot back on the road, Ashok Gehlot again in his sights

January 18, 2023 2:34 am

Pilot and Rajasthan CM trade barbs over paper leaks case, minister loyal to former Deputy CM skips Congress government’s ‘chintan shivir’ to attend his rally in Nagaur.