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The suspense as to Kaun Banega Mukyamantri of the Congress in Rajasthan after winning the assembly polls 2018 is finally over. Congress president Rahul Gandhi has managed to keep the both factions happy keeping the 2019 in mind. Rajasthan Congress Observer KC Venugopal made the announcement on behalf of Congress president Rahul Gandhi at a press conference .
67 – year-old Ashok Gehlot is the chief minister, Sachin Pilot, 41, is the deputy CM. It will be Gehlot’s third stint as chief Minister . Gehlot’s earlier stints were from – 1998–2003, 2008 – 2013.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister designate Sachin Pilot: I would like to thank Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other legislators for taking this decision to make Ashok Gehlotji the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. “Mera aur Ashok ji ka jadoo puri tarah chal gaya hai. Hum ab sarkar bana rahe hain,” Pilot said. Pilot will remain PCC chief as well. So all is well .
Earlier amidst the reported clashes between the Gehlot and the Pilot camp, Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted a picture of both Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot smiling with a caption – The united colours of Rajathan!
The united colours of Rajasthan! pic.twitter.com/D1mjKaaBsa
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 14, 2018
After several rounds of discussions on selecting the chief minister of Rajasthan, top contenders for the post, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, reached the residence of party chief Rahul Gandhi for a final settlement on the issue.
Congress party on their twitter handle congratulated both Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot and wished them success
Our best wishes to Shri @SachinPilot, the new Deputy CM of Rajasthan. A young & dedicated leader, he is sure to bring development, peace & happiness to the people of Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/0UlcCDESFl
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 14, 2018
.@ashokgehlot51 a stalwart of the Congress party has been elected CM of Rajasthan. We wish him the best as he takes on this new appointment with vigour, sincerity & a commitment to our democratic values. pic.twitter.com/eMvwuZYMM9
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 14, 2018
