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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 is on path of rebellion: BJP's Malviya

October 13, 2022 7:17 pm

Ashok Gehlot was recently in the news after his loyalist MLAs held a rebellion against the party's leadership.

Ashok Gehlot back settled in chair, Sachin Pilot breaks silence, talks of his role

October 11, 2022 10:25 pm

Still waiting for the Congress high command to make its decision known on new CM, Pilot talks about support he is getting

'We don't make divisions...': CM Ashok Gehlot defends Adani's investment

October 10, 2022 6:41 am

He further added, "Gautam Adani came and spoke about Rs 65,000 crores investment. That has become an issue. BJP leaders are misleading people, they have to pay a heavy price for it."

Coomi Kapoor writes: Why PM Modi rebuked ministers and bureaucrats twice in a fortnight

October 10, 2022 8:17 pm

One reason for Modi’s annoyance was ministries ignoring background notes sent by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), such as an advisory warning against continuing dependence on imported pharmaceutical ingredients for manufacturing drugs.

No word from Delhi yet, Ashok Gehlot makes the most of each passing day

October 08, 2022 7:08 pm

From investor summit where Gautam Adani was a star guest to the noises he has been making since he got the rap from the high command, the Rajasthan CM is back to form; Sachin Pilot camp, BJP wait, watch.

Rahul after Adani, Gehlot share stage: Against monopolies, not corporates

October 09, 2022 1:04 am

Rahul said Adani has given investment proposals to the tune of Rs 60,000 crore to Rajasthan and argued that the Congress government in the state has not given any “preferential treatment” to Adani or used its “political power” to help his business.

Sharing stage at Rajasthan summit, Adani praises Gehlot 'vision', calls him 'trendsetter'

October 07, 2022 8:08 pm

CM talks of Gujarat 'aura'; BJP asks if Gehlot is again sending a message of revolt to Congress high command

1.31 lakh appointments made since Ashok Gehlot govt came to power: officials

October 07, 2022 1:40 am

The appointments by the state government include more than 59,000 persons as Grade III teachers, senior teachers, lecturers, physical education teachers and laboratory assistants.

Rajasthan: Kanhaiya Lal case witness serious, CM Ashok Gehlot directs officials to ensure best treatment

October 04, 2022 1:30 pm

On Monday, Gehlot spoke to Udaipur district collector and health officials about Sharma’s health and treatment. D P Singh, Principal and Controller of RNT Medical College, Udaipur, told The Indian Express that a dedicated team of doctors was monitoring his health.

Ashok Gehlot won't stop pushing buttons: Takes a dig at Sachin Pilot, calls Shashi Tharoor elitist

October 03, 2022 9:54 am

Rajasthan CM says Congress should reflect on why MLAs defied central leadership amid talk of leadership change in the state.