Sachin Pilot

Valentine's Day or Parents' Day? Rajasthan Government Scraps BJP Order

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Valentine's Day need not be celebrated as 'Matr Pitra Pujan Diwas' - a day dedicated to parents - in Rajasthan anymore, the state government said today, cancelling an order by the previous BJP government.

Ashok Gehlot Government Gives 5% Quota To Gujjars, Says Over To Centre

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday February 13, 2019

The Congress government in Rajasthan passed a bill earmarking 5 per cent reservation for Gujjars in jobs and education today amid a huge protest by the community, which has paralysed road and rail traffic since last week in parts of the state.

Won't Be Surprised If "Mighty BJP Has Fantastic Fall": Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2019

Rajasthan could see a 2004 like scenario after the coming Lok Sabha elections, when Congress rode back to power after eight years out of office, Deputy chief minister of that state Sachin Pilot said in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Hardwork Over Family Ties: Sachin Pilot On Who Must Get Congress Tickets

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

Asserting that hardworking Congress workers should get ticket for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot Tuesday said that no one from his family will be fighting the polls.

"Must Get Our Act Together": Sachin Pilot On Priyanka Gandhi's New Role

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday January 23, 2019

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot today welcomed Priyanka Gandhi's decision to enter active politics and said it will signal the party's seriousness about fighting and winning the election.

"Trying To Bring 33% Quota For Women In Congress States": Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 19, 2019

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Friday said that Congress will take forward the demand of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislature and try its best to bring it in all Congress-ruled states.

'It Is Congress That Can Challenge BJP In Lok Sabha Polls": Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 15, 2019

It is the Congress which can challenge and defeat BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Rajasthan''s deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot said on Monday while exuding confidence that the UPA, led by his party, will form the next government at the Centre.

Aiming For Record After 2 Lakh Sing Anthem At Rajasthan Rally: Congress

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday January 10, 2019

Rajasthan Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said on Thursday that a farmers' rally organised on Wednesday in Jaipur where around two lakh people stood united at one place to sing the national anthem will be registered in the Guinness World Records.

"Well-Thought Out Decision": Ashok Gehlot Denies Rift Over Portfolios

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday December 27, 2018

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has dismissed speculation of a rift in his government over allocation of portfolios, saying the allotment was well though-out and has been welcomed by the people.

In Midnight Move, Rajasthan Cabinet Divvied Up After Rahul Gandhi Meet

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh | Thursday December 27, 2018

Ministries in Rajasthan were announced around 2:30 am on Wednesday after Congress president Rahul Gandhi stepped in to resolve a reported tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot over key portfolios like home and finance.

Rajasthan Portfolios Out After Reported Disagreements On Who Gets What

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 27, 2018

Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh allocated portfolios to the council of ministers late on Wednesday night with the advice of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot who has kept nine departments including the key finance and home with him.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Meets Rahul Gandhi, Portfolio Allocation Pending

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 26, 2018

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid reports of disagreement between the veteran leader and his deputy Sachin Pilot over portfolio allocation in the state.

"BJP Under Pressure, Bihar Seat-Share Deal Confirms That": Sachin Pilot

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Tuesday December 25, 2018

After RLSP's (Rashtriya Lok Samta Party) exit from the BJP-led NDA and the ruling party at the centre agreeing to contest an equal number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar as its ally JD(U), the opposition is dubbing the developments as the BJP's struggle for survival.

Farmer Woes, Job Creation Top Priorities In Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 25, 2018

Having announced loan wavier for farmers, the Rajasthan government will soon roll out some other measures to enhance the ecosystem for the farming community and for the youth in need of jobs, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said.

Rajasthan's New 23-Member Cabinet Has 2019 Flavour. Lone Ally Gets Place

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday December 24, 2018

The lone lawmaker of an ally, a former royal and many first-time ministers were sworn into the new Rajasthan government as the ruling Congress plans ahead for the 2019 national election battle.