Vasundhara Raje keen to hold post as it would give her a say in Rajasthan's candidate selection for 2019, high command worried it could affect party prospects.
Newly-appointed Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has a reputation of being a shrewd politician and one with a ‘clean image, ground-level connect and accessibility’.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi is believed to have taken this decision keeping in mind 2019 Lok Sabha elections when Gehlot's experience will come in handy.
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His appeal came was prompted by reports of violence in various parts of Rajasthan, allegedly by his supporters demanding his appointment as chief minister.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
If the new government in Jaipur – with two engines under its bonnet – settles down well, it can hope to harvest 15 of the state’s Lok Sabha seats. A similar pattern in MP and Chhatisgarh. Perhaps even more so in other states in the Hindi heartland where the CMs are not performing well. 2. Ms Raje and some other leaders of substance may be planning for life in the party after 2019.
If the new government in Jaipur – with two engines under its bonnet – settles down well, it can hope to harvest 15 of the state’s Lok Sabha seats. A similar pattern in MP and Chhatisgarh. Perhaps even more so in other states in the Hindi heartland where the CMs are not performing well. 2. Ms Raje and some other leaders of substance may be planning for life in the party after 2019.