Two-time chief minister Ashok Gehlot will be chief minister of Rajasthan and Sachin Pilot has accepted the Deputy Chief Minister's post. An official announcement on the matter has been made.
Rahul Gandhi, who met both Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot at his residence yesterday, made his final decision today. While Ashok Gehlot is backed by the party leadership, Sachin Pilot is popular among the youth. After yesterday's meetings, sources say Ashok Gehlot has an edge.
Party observer for Rajasthan KC Venugopal said, "Taking decision on CM is not an easy job. The final decision will be taken tomorrow (today, Friday) in a meeting to be held around 10 am."
On the other hand for Chhattisgarh, frontrunners TS Singh Deo and Bhupesh Baghel have been called to Delhi from Raipur for discussions with top party leaders.
Here are the updates on the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan:
Rajasthan: CM designate Ashok Gehlot and Deputy CM designate Sachin Pilot arrive in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/CUVYMFqbCe
- ANI (@ANI) 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
Sachin Pilot may not become the Chief Minister in Rajasthan if the party chooses to appoint the older, more experienced Ashok Gehlot, but the urbane politician, equally at home in a village as in the debating room of an English news channel, has more than earned his electoral stripes, say party leaders."
Dropping a hint on the future Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi posted a picture of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot
