Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday asserted that the Congress has always been a strong supporter of women’s reservation, stating that the vision dates back to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who pioneered the inclusion of women in grassroots democracy.In a statement, Gehlot said the credit for bringing lakhs of women into political leadership over the past 25–30 years goes to Rajiv Gandhi and the Congress, which int…
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Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Reacting to a recent statement by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, BJP State President Madan Rathore on Monday said that Gehlot is making baseless and unnecessary remarks against the BJP in an attempt to divert attention from the internal strife and failures within his own party. Rathore stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a disciplined and well-organised political party where leaders express their views responsibly.He advised Gehlot to reflect before comm…
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra for its inauguration on April 21, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will visit the site on Monday to review preparations for the ceremony.The CMO officials confirmed that the Chief Minister will arrive at the Pachpadra Refinery in the afternoon to inspect the site. He will assess project progress, security arrangements, the public meeting venue, helipad facilities, and other key p…
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Responding to recent remarks by former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Rajendra Gehlot said on Friday that making comments on the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Jaipur reflects “petty politics”. He noted that when Ashok Gehlot was the Rajasthan Chief Minister, neither a final site for the refinery was properly established nor was concrete planning or a clear budget framework put …
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Wednesday sharply criticised the BJP government for its handling of the Pachpadra Refinery project, describing it as the “mega chapter” of what he termed ‘Intezaar Shastra’, a metaphor for prolonged delays in development. “The cost has escalated from Rs 37,229 crore to nearly Rs 80,000 crore, reflecting poor planning and politically-motivated delays,” he said.In a statement, Ashok Gehlot alleged that BJP government…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the Foundation Day of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), recalling his deep-rooted association with the organisation and its legacy of student activism.“I firmly believe that the NSUI, a fearless voice that consistently rises to defend the rights and interests of students, will continue to strengthen democratic values in our country,” Gehlot s…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP State President Madan Rathore on Wednesday said the Pachpadra Refinery Project would generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 90,000 people and play a key role in strengthening the state’s self-reliance and economic growth.The refinery, currently under construction in Pachpadra in the Balotra district of western Rajasthan, is poised to become a landmark achievement for the state. Its foundation stone was originally laid in 2007-08 under the leadersh…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has intensified his attack on the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government by releasing Chapter 17 of his digital series “Intezaar Shastra”. This time, he has raised concerns over the condition of sports infrastructure and support for athletes in the state.In his latest remarks, Gehlot alleged that key facilities like the Rajasthan State Sports Institute (RSSI) and Jodhpur’s Amritlal Stadium are being neglected. He questioned why …
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday accused the BJP-led state government of pushing Rajasthan towards a “constitutional crisis” by failing to conduct elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies for over a year. In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the delay and the appointment of government administrators in place of elected representatives reflect an “undemocratic mindset” and amount to a direct assault on democratic institutions.“The fail…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in Chapter 16 of his ‘Intezaar Shastra’ digital series, launched a sharp attack on the Rajasthan government over delays in the construction of Marwar Medical University. He alleged that the BJP government has failed to protect the aspirations of the Marwar region, stating that the proposed Rs 500 crore project has fallen victim to a “tortoise pace” of progress.Ashok Gehlot said the deadline of March 31, 2027, now appears to be merely “…