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Railways contributed immensely to nation’s overall development: Gehlot

Railways contributed immensely to nation’s overall development: Gehlot

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Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and others at the inauguration of the redeveloped Alnavar station in Dharwad district on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has said that Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also contributed to the overall development of the country. He was inaugurating a programme organised to mark the inauguration of the renvoated Alnavar station developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Dharwad district on Friday. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the station. “Railways is focusing on providing world-class passenger services, accelerating railway electrification, and modernising train operations,” Mr. Gehlot said. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi said the station was now equipped with lifts, foot overbridges, facilities for persons with disabilities apart from various modern amenities. The Minister said that along with redevelopment of stations, Railways had taken up development of railway overbridges and underbridges. Mr. Joshi said that the country now topped the world in terms of railway track …

Gehlot has ‘same affection for me as he has for his son’: Sachin Pilot on ex-CM’s ‘accept mistake’ remarks | India News

Gehlot has ‘same affection for me as he has for his son’: Sachin Pilot on ex-CM’s ‘accept mistake’ remarks | India News

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5 min readJaipurJun 11, 2026 10:13 PM IST Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday again played down former CM Ashok Gehlot’s demand that Pilot accept his “mistake”. Meanwhile, Gehlot defended his June 7 comments as a factual account “spoken from the heart”, which was meant to correct misconceptions over the 2022 Congress president episode. While expressing hope that the matter would now end, Gehlot again suggested that “everyone” should recognise their mistakes and move forward. Talking to journalists in Dausa on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Rajesh Pilot, Sachin Pilot said, “I heard his (Gehlot’s) statement and what I remember is unhone bade prem se kaha ki jaise Ashok ji ka sneh aur lagaav unke putr Vaibhav Gehlot ji ke saath hai, utna he sneh aur lagaav mere saath bhi hai (With great affection, he said that he has the same love and attachment for me as he has for his son, Vaibhav Gehlot). We are all Congress workers and the message given by Rahul Gandhi ji to the entire …

2022 ‘rebellion’ was against Sachin Pilot, not Congress high command, says Ashok Gehlot

2022 ‘rebellion’ was against Sachin Pilot, not Congress high command, says Ashok Gehlot

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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday accused senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot of stoking the party’s 2022 turmoil for personal advancement, saying the episode of September 25 was aimed at blocking Pilot’s elevation rather than challenging the Congress high command. Gehlot reiterated that around 100 MLAs had gathered during the crisis and expressed loyalty to the party leadership while opposing Pilot’s elevation. (PTI) In September 2022, a section of Rajasthan Congress MLAs boycotted a Congress Legislature Party meeting, effectively blocking a leadership-transition plan discussed at the national level. The move came amid speculation that Pilot could be elevated as chief minister, triggering deep factional tensions within the state unit. Addressing the media in Jaipur on Sunday, Gehlot said the mass gathering of MLAs during the crisis reflected their unwillingness to accept Pilot as chief minister. He argued that if it had truly been a rebellion against the Congress high command, he would not have remained CM afterwards. Also Read: Key INDIA bloc meet in Delhi amid DMK-AAP absence, internal rifts: What’s on the …

CNG price hike draws criticisms from Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, demands transparency

CNG price hike draws criticisms from Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, demands transparency

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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot strongly criticised the Centre regarding the CNG price hike, claiming that the public is “suffering” due to the lack of transparent communication with the public. The prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) have increased by Rs 2 per kg with effect from Tuesday, adding to the commuting burden for users of CNG-powered vehicles. Speaking to reporters in Jaipur, Gehlot questioned the government, claiming that their explanation behind the hikes has created “misconceptions and misunderstandings”. “Today, they increased CNG prices. What kind of joke is this? You should speak openly about this is our compulsion. People will like that. What they are doing is precisely what creates misconceptions and misunderstandings among the people. The public is suffering; petrol and diesel are not available. There are queues… This is happening because the Government of India is not clarifying the situation,” he said. Gehlot emphasised that being honest about the global economic situation would be a better strategy than maintaining silence. “What is the opposition demanding? What is Rahul …

Congress leader Gehlot questions centre’s silence on attack at Iranian warship

Congress leader Gehlot questions centre’s silence on attack at Iranian warship

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Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the central government for its alleged silence following a reported United States submarine attack that sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, reported the PTI. He said India’s strength lies in maintaining an independent foreign policy rather than showing “subservience” to any global power. According to reports, the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was attacked in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The vessel was returning after participating in the MILAN Naval Exercise, a multinational naval drill hosted by India. Authorities said more than 80 bodies of Iranian sailors have been recovered following the attack, which allegedly involved a United States submarine. The incident has raised concerns across the region as tensions continue to rise in the Gulf, as per the PTI. Gehlot stressed that India has historically maintained strategic autonomy in international affairs and has never compromised its sovereignty under pressure from other nations. Referring to past leadership, he said India’s diplomatic approach — from the Non-Aligned Movement associated with …

Karnataka Ministers Meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot Over Internal Reservation Bill | India News

Karnataka Ministers Meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot Over Internal Reservation Bill | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 15:52 IST Karnataka Ministers led by Dr G Parameshwara met Governor, urging early assent to the Internal Reservation Bill to expedite recruitment amid pressure from job aspirants. Karnataka Ministers led by Dr G Parameshwara met Governor, urging early assent to the Internal Reservation Bill to expedite recruitment amid pressure from job aspirants. A delegation of Karnataka Ministers on Wednesday met Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, seeking early assent to the Internal Reservation Bill, as the state government prepares to move ahead with recruitment to vacant posts. The meeting comes amid growing pressure from job aspirants and internal discussions within the government on expediting appointments. At a separate meeting chaired by the Chief Minister with Dalit Ministers, it was decided that the recruitment process should begin without waiting for a final court verdict on the internal reservation matter. Ministers are learnt to have opined that pending litigation should not indefinitely delay filling vacancies. They resolved that legal proceedings would continue alongside administrative action. Following the Chief Minister’s consultation, the Ministers called on the …

Kanhaiyalal Murder Case: Accused BJP workers, family awaiting justice for 4 years: Ashok Gehlot

Kanhaiyalal Murder Case: Accused BJP workers, family awaiting justice for 4 years: Ashok Gehlot

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Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. | Photo Credit: PTI Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday (February 8, 2026) alleged that the accused persons in the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Udaipur were “BJP workers” and that his family was still awaiting justice despite it being an “open-and-shut” case. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has in the past refuted the Congress’s allegation that one of the main accused in the case was its member. Responding to a statement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr. Gehlot said through his X handle, “The country’s Finance Minister, Mrs.@nsitharaman stated in Parliament while referring to the murder of Shri Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur that no action was taken. This is factually completely wrong and misleading. The Rajasthan Police took immediate action and arrested the murderers within just a few hours.” He said, “Then, the Central government took the case from the police and handed the investigation over to the NIA. Since then, from 2022 until today in 2026, Shri Kanhaiya Lal ji’s family has been waiting …

Attacks on Christians contradict PM’s message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot

Attacks on Christians contradict PM’s message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot

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Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot. File Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday (December 25, 2025) expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were “worrying and condemnable”. In a post on X, Mr. Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction. “Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred,” the senior Congress leader said. He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith. Mr. Gehlot urged the Centre and State governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear. Published – December 26, 2025 06:46 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any …

Karnataka Governor thaawarchand gehlot sends Bill for 4 per cent Muslim reservation to President droupadi murmu latest

Karnataka Governor thaawarchand gehlot sends Bill for 4 per cent Muslim reservation to President droupadi murmu latest

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Karnataka: The BJP charged that the Bill was illegal as there is no provision in the Indian Constitution to give reservation based on religion. Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has reserved the Bill about four per cent reservation to Muslims in government contract for the President’s assent, Raj Bhavan sources said on Wednesday (April 16). According to sources, Gehlot today marked the Bill as reserved for Presidential Droupadi Murmu assent and sent it to the Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department. Now, the state government will send the file to the President to get his nod to the Bill that has created quite a stir in Karnataka. The Bill was passed by both houses of the Karnataka Legislature in March amid protests by the opposition the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP charged that the Bill was illegal as there is no provision in the Indian Constitution to give reservation based on religion. It also alleged that the Bill smacks of appeasement politics of the ruling Congress. The party has made this Bill a key …

Arvind Kejriwal Hits Back At Ashok Gehlot: “Congress-BJP Tie-Up Proved”

Arvind Kejriwal Hits Back At Ashok Gehlot: “Congress-BJP Tie-Up Proved”

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New Delhi: In a widening of fissures between the Congress and the AAP, allies at the Central level as part of the INDIA bloc, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has said the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is its opponent in Delhi and is harbouring a misconception that it will win again in the upcoming Assembly elections. In a swift, stinging response, Mr Kejriwal said Mr Gehlot’s remarks have laid bare the “secret cooperation” between the Congress and the BJP for the Delhi polls.  The public spat between the senior leaders of the INDIA allies comes days after the AAP said it would ask other members to remove the Congress from the opposition bloc unless one of its leaders, Ajay Maken, apologised for calling Arvind Kejriwal “anti-national”. Even then, the AAP had said that the Congress was doing everything it could to ensure that it helped the BJP in the Delhi elections. Answering a question on Wednesday, Ashok Gehlot, who is a former Rajasthan Chief Minister, said in Hindi, “They (the AAP) are our opposition. They are harbouring …