Teaming up: People-man Ashok Gehlot puts up united front

In an attempt to dismiss the talks of factionalism within the party and sending a message of unity, the former chief minister and AICC general secretary Ashok Gehlot stated that all leaders will put up a united front to fight the upcoming Rajasthan assembly election. He also reiterated that he never aspired for a post except once.

Gehlot was talking to scribes post the high tea which he held in honour of former President Pratibha Patil at his residence. It appeared more of a show of strength than a breaking bread event as most of the senior leaders, the old guards of the party, assembled at his residence.

“We will fight the next election unitedly and we will win,” replied Gehlot. He also mentioned that it was only in 1977 that he asked for a ticket. “Post this, I never demanded anything. In future, I will not demand anything from the party. It’s party not the post that is my priority,” said Gehlot.

The former CM flayed Raje government for ‘killing’ ambitious projects- Jaipur Metro and Barmer Refinery- which were launched by him in his previous stint as the CM. He even took a jibe on the Prime minister …read more