Ashok Gehlot

ModernPoliticianIndia1951 — ?

Magic-monger, three-time Rajasthan Congress CM.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.1

Ashok Gehlot — Complete Timeline

1998 AD

Became Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the first timePolitical Action◆ Major

Ashok Gehlot was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan after leading the Indian National Congress to victory in the state assembly elections. This marked the beginning of his tenure as a three-time CM, overseeing various development and welfare schemes.

Chief MinisterRajasthanCongress

Impact: regionalconstructive

2004 AD

Appointed as Union Minister of TextilesPolitical Action

Gehlot served as the Union Minister of Textiles in the Manmohan Singh government. He oversaw the implementation of the National Textile Policy and initiatives to boost the textile sector, though his tenure was relatively low-profile.

Union MinisterTextilesUPA

Impact: nationalconstructive

2008 AD

Second term as Chief Minister of RajasthanPolitical Action◆ Major

Gehlot returned as Chief Minister after the Congress party won the 2008 Rajasthan assembly elections. His second term focused on education, health, and infrastructure, but also faced challenges like the 2008 financial crisis and drought.

Chief MinisterRajasthanCongress

Impact: regionalconstructive

2018 AD

Third term as Chief Minister of RajasthanPolitical Action◆ Major

Gehlot became Chief Minister for a third time after the Congress won the 2018 Rajasthan elections. His tenure included implementation of welfare schemes like the Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme and faced political challenges from within the party.

Chief MinisterRajasthanCongress

Impact: regionalconstructive