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Masters: M.A. ([[Master of Arts]] in [[Economics]]) |
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== Controversy == |
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In April 2004 a property dealer released a tape to the electronic media in Jaipur that showed three ministers in then Ashok Gehlot Ministry, namely Choggaram Bakolia, Taqiuddin Ahmed and Gulab Singh Shaktawat taking money while promising official favours. [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040425/nation.htm#22] |
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== Positions Held == |
== Positions Held == |
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Revision as of 17:06, 5 January 2009
Ashok Gehlot | |
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| 21st & 23rd Chief Minister of Rajasthan | |
| In office December 01 1998 – December 8 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat |
| Succeeded by | Vasundhara Raje Scindia |
| Constituency | Sardarpura, Jodhpur |
| Assumed office December 12 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Vasundhara Raje Scindia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3,1951 Mahamandir, Jodhpur |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Smt. Sunita Gehlot |
| Website | http://www.gehlotashok.com |
Ashok Gehlot (Hindi: अशोक गहलोत) (born May 3 1951) is a leader of Indian National Congress party and the present chief minister of the Indian state of Rajasthan. He earlier also served as chief minister of the state from 1998 to 2003. His current term began on December 13, 2008, following Congress's victory in the state elections. He was also a member of the Lok Sabha and a junior Minister in the central government of India. He hails from Jodhpur City.
Educational Qualifications
Graduation: B.Sc.(Bachelor of Science), LL.B.(Bachelor of Laws) Masters: M.A. (Master of Arts in Economics)
Positions Held
- 1980 - 82 - Member, Public Accounts Committee, Lok Sabha
- 1982 - 83 - Union Deputy Minister, Department of Tourism
- 1983 - 84 - Union Deputy Minister, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation
- 1984 - 84 - Union Deputy Minister, Department of Sports
- 1984 - 85 - Union Minister of State, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation
- 1989 - 89 - Minister, Department of Home and PHED, Govt. of Rajasthan.
- 1991 - 93 - Union Minister of State, Department of Textiles
- 1991 - 96 - Consultative Committee on Communication ( Lok Sabha )
- 1991 - 98 - Standing Committee on Railway (10th & 11th Lok Sabha)
- 1996 - 98 - Consultative Committee on External Affairs ( Lok Sabha )
- 01-12-98 to 04-12-03 - Chief Minister, Rajasthan
- At present - General secretary Indian National Congress & MLA Sardarpura, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
External links
- http://www.rediff.com/election/1999/aug/30gehlot.htm
- Ashok Gehlot Details- http://rajassembly.nic.in/ashok-gehlot.htm
- http://www.gehlotashok.com/aboutag/ag_index.htm
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