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Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sharma will have to report before the investigating officer at 11 am.

Pilot playing into the hands of BJP: Gehlot

Pilot playing into the hands of BJP: Gehlot

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Gehlot alleged that that the BJP wanted to repeat what it had done in Madhya Pradesh.

Rajasthan minister tweets, asking Gehlot to 'free him from cruel post'

Rajasthan minister tweets, asking Gehlot to 'free him from cruel post'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Chandna took to Twitter to vent out his anger. He wrote, 'Honourable chief minister, I have a personal request to you. Free me from this cruel ministerial post and give the charge of all my departments to Kuldeep Ranka ji, because anyway, he is the minister of all the departments. Thank you.'

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the appointment of a few Governors and changes in portfolios of some others.

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"We would like to hold a discussion on the farm bills in the assembly and see what rights the state has. "We are examining possibilities. Soon, people will come to know what benefit the government can provide," Gehlot said.

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The CLP meeting began about three hours later than scheduled, with ministers and MLAs flashed victory signs for the cameras.

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"Rajasthan is the only state where no demand was raised to change the PCC president in seven years. We knew that nothing is happening here. We knew he is 'nikamma' (worthless) and 'nakara' (idle), still we did not question this in the interest of the party," Gehlot told reporters.

SEE: Cong MLAs, Gehlot sing 'Hum honge kamyab'

SEE: Cong MLAs, Gehlot sing 'Hum honge kamyab'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

In a video, around Gehlot along with 10-12 MLAs are seen relaxing on couches and singing the song.

18 BJP MLAs suspended in Karnataka assembly amid protest

18 BJP MLAs suspended in Karnataka assembly amid protest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Eighteen BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for disrupting the budget session and disrespecting the Speaker. The incident occurred on the last day of the budget session, when the opposition BJP MLAs staged a massive protest over the allocation of a four percent reservation to Muslims in public contracts. The MLAs climbed onto the podium where the Speaker's chair is situated and threw papers at him.

Cong says infighting hurt in Haryana, but blames EVMs too

Cong says infighting hurt in Haryana, but blames EVMs too

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Congress top brass headed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge held a review meeting on Thursday on the party's shock defeat in the Haryana assembly polls and discussed the possible reasons for the 'unexpected' results.

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Pilot, who declared a week ago that he was placing no conditions for returning to the government, reportedly doesn't want a berth for himself, he has sought places for his followers.

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Dr Singh's eldest daughter Professor Upinder Singh gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades.

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

In a letter to all MLAs, Gehlot sought their cooperation in fulfilling the promises of development and prosperity of the state.

Congress leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at AICC HQ

Congress leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at AICC HQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were brought to the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday, where top party leaders paid their last respects. Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government and is considered the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday at 92. A seven-day national mourning will be observed throughout the country in his honor.

Informed PM Modi about Raj Governor's behavior: Gehlot

Informed PM Modi about Raj Governor's behavior: Gehlot

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Mishra has sought clarification from the state government regarding the proposal of convening the Assembly session, said sources on Monday.

Can Gehlot fill Jaitley's void in Rajya Sabha?

Can Gehlot fill Jaitley's void in Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Even his critics say Thaawar Chand Gehlot is a man of delivery. 'If a task is assigned, he wins it over with political sagacity,' they say.

Gehlot's son accuses BJP of conspiring to topple Cong govt

Gehlot's son accuses BJP of conspiring to topple Cong govt

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Addressing party supporters during a protest rally in Jaipur against Bharatiya Janata Party, Gehlot said, "BJP at the Centre is involved in the conspiracy to topple democratically elected Rajasthan government. For the last one and half years, we have worked for farmers, we have effectively tackled coronavirus. I think BJP can not deal with it and hence they are conspiring to topple Congress-led Rajasthan government."

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Replying to the debate on the motion, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it again of trying to bring down his government.

Lokayukta police summon Siddaramaiah for questioning

Lokayukta police summon Siddaramaiah for questioning

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Lokayukta police have summoned Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case on November 6, official sources said on Monday.

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Whatever the outcome of the assembly election in Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot is firmly ensconced in the Congress inner circle.

Don't politicise deaths of infants: Gehlot

Don't politicise deaths of infants: Gehlot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Reacting to criticism over the death of 100 infants at Kota's JK Lon Hospital, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said the issue should not be politicised and his government was sensitive to it. His remarks came amid criticism by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, who accused the state government of being insensitive.

Pilot's hatred for Gehlot destabilising Raj govt: Sena

Pilot's hatred for Gehlot destabilising Raj govt: Sena

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Shiv Sena accused Jyotiraditya Scindia of working hard to see that Pilot quits the Congress.

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Countrywide raids are being conducted in connection with a money laundering case linked to a fertiliser scam.

Gehlot meets Guv after getting support from 2 BTP MLAs

Gehlot meets Guv after getting support from 2 BTP MLAs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BTP legislators Rajkumar Roat and Ramprasad asserted that their party's president and other leaders have agreed on extending support to the Gehlot government on the condition that demands related to development of the state are fulfilled.

MLAs supporting Pilot find it untenable to work under Gehlot: Sources

MLAs supporting Pilot find it untenable to work under Gehlot: Sources

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The MLAs supporting Pilot cannot stand the repeated undermining of Pilot, also the state PCC chief, by the Gehlot camp and the letter by the police's special operations group sent to the deputy chief minister was to "humiliate him", sources said.

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the narrative that "nothing was done in the past 75 years" in the country.

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Sources said the party has also tasked its senior leaders to be observers at the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana to elect its new leader.

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback

Sibal's comments on Cong have hurt party workers: Gehlot

Sibal's comments on Cong have hurt party workers: Gehlot

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In a series of tweets, Gehlot said the party has seen various crises, including in 1969, 1977, 1989 and 1996, but has come out stronger every time due to its ideology, programmes, policies and the firm belief in its leadership.

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday accorded sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', giving a major jolt to the nearly 15 month old Congress government.

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Gehlot's comment comes after he came under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other Opposition parties over the incident in which a temple priest was burnt alive in Karauli district over a land dispute.

Cong's Haryana in-charge offers to quit over poll debacle

Cong's Haryana in-charge offers to quit over poll debacle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Babaria said he offered his resignation to the high command soon after the result of the Haryana assembly polls came out last week but no decision has been communicated to him over the matter.

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This tweet came following Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's remark on July 15, when without naming Pilot, he said leaders from new generation have become Union ministers and state chiefs without much toil.

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Beniwal was admitted to the hospital after a brief illness. One of her family members said the funeral will be held on Thursday.

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Beniwal, a former BJP leader and Raje-baiter for a long time, claimed that there is an "internal understanding" between her and incumbent Chief Minister Gehlot.

Kovind made president because of his caste: Gehlot

Kovind made president because of his caste: Gehlot

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The BJP demanded an apology from Gehlot.

'Love jihad' a term coined by BJP to disturb harmony: Gehlot

'Love jihad' a term coined by BJP to disturb harmony: Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He said the marriage is a matter of personal liberty and bringing a law to curb it is completely unconstitutional, he said.

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gehlot took to X (formerly Twitter) and released a statement announcing his resignation.

How Congress Startled BJP in Rajasthan

How Congress Startled BJP in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The BJP's nationwide vote share saw its steepest decline in Rajasthan, falling by 9.23% from 2019, resulting in the loss of 11 seats.

Goodbye, Dr Singh

Goodbye, Dr Singh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were consigned to the flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday, December 28, 2024 amid the chanting of religious hymns.