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Rohit Parihar

Rohit Parihar

Senior editor, India Today

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The writer is Senior Editor, India Today. He is based in Jaipur.

By Rohit Parihar

Rebel Pilot loses the respect of the masses

Sachin Pilot has gone from a warrior, who was expected to quit the party and seek a fresh mandate, to taking a cautious approach to somehow retain the assembly membership.

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How Pilot’s exit will help Gehlot stay afloat

Ashok Gehlot ultimately had his way as the Congress sacked Sachin Pilot as PCC chief and deputy chief minister, along with two other rebel ministers.

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How Ashok Gehlot saved Rajya Sabha seats for Congress

Rajasthan Chief Minister has added to his stature ever since he ensured that Congress retained its flock together in the Rajya Sabha elections.

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Rajasthan CM raises a storm over horse-trading

Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the BJP is offering Rs 10 crore in advance to MLAs to not vote for two Congress candidates, with another Rs 15 crore to be given later.

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Rajasthan CM stays cautious in unlocking the state

The state has decided to keep hotels, malls, restaurants, bars, religious places, educational institutions, and city bus services closed until the end of June.

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Covid-19: 40 per cent of Rajasthan is in red zone

13 of 33 districts and 15 district headquarters are in red zones including the state capital - Jaipur.

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Tracing the legacy of Lord Ram: This clan of Jaipur royals claims that they are descendants of Kush, the son of Ram

Jaipur royals have been known to take care of properties in Ayodhya since time immemorial.

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Desert dunes: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot cries foul over elections, wants Lok Sabha and Assembly polls to be conducted simultaneously

Gehlot argues that having multiples elections spread out in a period of two years hinders the work of the government. How much of it is true?

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Why the Gehlot government in Rajasthan is not being able to take new decisions

Gehlot is busy undoing what the BJP did to stop his earlier projects.

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Not everyone gets a third chance. Ashok Gehlot should not repeat his earlier mistakes

The greatest skills of Gehlot will be tested on how he can take Sachin Pilot along.

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Why Sachin Pilot has an advantage, despite his setback

Congress knows that the days of repeatedly tested veterans are over.

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Rajasthan polls: Heartburn in Congress over ticket distribution, BJP smells hope

Despite Rahul Gandhi’s assurance to party workers, many tickets have gone to new ‘imports’.

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In Rajasthan, both Congress, BJP face dilemma of veterans versus fresh faces

Lobbies within both parties want to stick with old-timers, while others advocate fielding new candidates. What will Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah decide?

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Why BJP and RSS are to be blamed for the huge anti-incumbency Vasundhara Raje is facing

Ahead of election, Raje is offering herself to public audit.

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Why Sachin Pilot is emerging as a major force in Rajasthan politics

The state Congress chief was recently seen driving a motorcycle with former CM Ashok Gehlot riding pillion.

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Why there is no scope for any third party

As Congress is focussing on Vasundhara Raje's failure, Raje is reaching out to people to let them vent out their anger.

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Why is everyone making a big deal about jauhar?

Just as a warrior, or a spy, or a fugitive chooses to die than fall in enemy's hands, it is the same spirit that drove women to self-immolation.

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5 reasons Padmaavat matters to Rajasthan more than you think

Any assertion that Rani Padmini - on whom Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film is based - was a mere figment of imagination is an affront to those who revere her.

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Las Vegas shooting: I was in Mandalay Bay last year, it could have been me

The famous spirit of Sin City will help overcome this tragedy, but it's a cliché we use after every such massacre.

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Remembering veteran journalist Karan Jeet Singh: You didn't have to go this way

You were no activist, you were a kind-hearted journalist biased to no ideology.

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Padmavati - reality, legends and myths about the most beautiful Rajput queen

Padmini belongs to an era when Rajput history in Mewar was still not well recorded and was a part of oral traditions and ballads.

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Elections are 2 years away in Rajasthan, yet Vasundhara Raje is not taking any chances

Instead of celebrating the completion of three years in power, the Rajasthan CM is busy holding rallies across the state.

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Known to shun media, Rajasthan CM baffles journalists by inviting them for lunch

She announced another change to her routine - movie get-togethers.

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What BJP and Congress can expect in Rajasthan Assembly polls

While Raje and Gehlot seem to have fallen prey to the state's bureaucracy, Sachin Pilot has an advantage.

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Even dinner diplomacy not working for Rajasthan Congress

The party remains as divided as ever.

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Temple row: Why BJP affiliates are angry with Vasundhara Raje

It is more than an issue of faith for protesters.

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Why Vasundhara Raje can't shake off those rumours

Rajasthan's chief minister is the latest victim of a whispering campaign.

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Sachin Pilot leads from the front in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress committee president Sachin Pilot is giving BJP a run for its money in the local body elections.

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Cabinet expansion: Rajasthan gets its due, almost

Inclusion of Sanwar Lal Jat and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in Modi's first Cabinet expansion. Both had defeated heavyweight Congress ministers.

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Lalit Modi-Vasundhara Raje: End of a friendship

Lalit Modi has been upset with Raje for not intervening in a coup by Amin Pathan against him that got him removed as president of RCA.

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