Amidst the brouhaha over Aravalli, a big statement from Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has come out. He has announced that no permission will be given for any kind of tampering regarding Aravali. CM said that no new mining lease will be issued.

Actually, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma had arrived in Jhalawar on Monday (22 December) to participate in a program. During this, he also targeted the Congress party including former CM Ashok Gehlot. CM said that Congress party leaders including Ashok Gehlot are trying to mislead people by posting DP of Save Aravalli. Aravalli will not be saved just by changing the DP, but strong will power will have to be shown for it. He also accused the Congress party of misleading the people.

Let us tell you that today there were demonstrations in more than a dozen districts in Rajasthan regarding the issue of Aravalli, and there was uproar at some places. It is expected that after today’s announcement by CM Bhajanlal Sharma, the protests may reduce somewhat.

Hope CM will stick to his statement – ​​Congress

However, the Congress party has also made political targets regarding this. Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Julie has said that this is the first time that CM Bhajan Lal has said something on his own free will without getting the slip from Delhi. We hope that he will stick to his statement and will put pressure on the central government to change the rules regarding Aravalli.

According to Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie, the CM had to make this announcement due to the pressure of the public movement taking place in the entire state, if CM Bhajanlal Sharma and his government do not stick to their statement then the Congress Party will protest strongly.

hope the movement will stop

However, after today’s statement of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, it is expected that the ruckus in Rajasthan regarding Aravalli will subside to some extent. It can be said that CM Bhajanlal Sharma has tried to control the damage regarding Aravali. He has made such an announcement that even Congress has been forced to welcome it.

Political and environmental rhetoric continues regarding the definition of the Aravalli mountain range in Rajasthan. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has raised the question that why did the current BJP government again support the 100 meter formula which was rejected by the Supreme Court in 2010?

The issue came to light when the Supreme Court accepted the recommendations of the Environment Ministry’s committee on November 20. Gehlot alleges that this could open the way for Aravali to be handed over to the mining mafia and the environmental future of the state could be in danger.

What does the new definition say and why the objection to it?

According to the new definition suggested by the committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Aravalli mountain range will be considered as the topography whose height is at least 100 meters or more above the local terrain and a group of two or more hills is present within 500 meters.

Ashok Gehlot says that by implementing this definition, about 90 percent of the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan will be out of legal protection. According to him, this change will take a large part of the hills out of the Aravalli range, which can boost mining and construction activities. Gehlot described it as extremely dangerous from environmental point of view and said that it will have a direct impact on water, forests and land.

What is the stand of the central government?

Rejecting Gehlot’s claim, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has said that with the new definition approved by the Supreme Court, more than 90 percent of the Aravalli region will come under the purview of protected area. Senior BJP leader Rajendra Rathore also termed Gehlot’s statement as misleading and baseless.

According to Rathore, the new framework is more strict and scientific than before, which will strengthen environmental protection. BJP says that the opposition is trying to spread fear without facts. On this issue, both the Central and State Governments have assured that there will be no compromise on the conservation of Aravali.

2010 decision and Gehlot’s question

Ashok Gehlot reminded that in 2003, an expert committee had recommended the definition of 100 meters from the livelihood and employment perspective. On the basis of this recommendation, the then state government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on 16 February 2010, but the court rejected this definition within three days.

Gehlot said that his government accepted the court order and later got the Aravali mapped by the Forest Survey of India. To stop illegal mining, remote sensing, a budget of Rs 7 crore and direct responsibility of the officials was fixed. He raised the question as to why the same definition was brought forward again and whether there is any pressure or conspiracy behind it.

Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has reached his home district Jodhpur these days on his three-day stay. While talking to the media at Jodhpur Circuit House on Sunday, Gehlot gave open statements on many political issues. Attacked the BJP government on the delimitation done for municipal corporation and body elections.

He described the delimitation as a completely arbitrary and partisan action. Alleged that the government’s attitude towards minorities through delimitation is discriminatory.

Congratulated the district presidents, message of unity

Recently Rajasthan Congress has announced the district presidents. Congratulating all the newly appointed presidents, Gehlot said that remaining united to strengthen the organization is the only way to victory. He said that if Congress workers work together, then great results will emerge in the times to come.

Bhajanlal government cornered on delimitation

During this, Ashok Gehlot made a scathing attack on the Bhajanlal Sharma government. He said that this time the delimitation in the state is completely arbitrary and partisan. Gehlot alleged that the delimitation done this time clearly shows how minority seats can be affected. This delimitation is an example of their bullying. The government has done the delimitation completely as per its wish. He said that this kind of game in a democracy is unfair to the people. Congress will go among the public on this issue and highlight the wrong policies of the government.

Will meet the workers

During his stay, Gehlot will participate in many programs and will meet Congress workers of Jodhpur district and discuss the upcoming strategy.

Let us tell you here that Congress leaders and workers are excited after the victory in Anta by-election, in view of which the public is once again joining hands and cornering the BJP government.

Voting for the by-election on Anta assembly seat in Rajasthan is to be held on 11 November. Meanwhile, the noise of publicity stopped from the evening of Sunday (November 9). Meanwhile, a statement of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is much discussed. Every statement of his has its own meaning. Even today one of his statements came out quoting Naresh Meena. Which is now being discussed everywhere. Regarding Naresh Meena, he has said that he does not know in whose hands he is playing. Such statements of Ashok Gehlot always have an echo in political circles.

Ashok Gehlot’s statement on the last day of campaigning

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed the media after the election meeting today. During this, he said about Naresh Meena, “I don’t know in whose hands he is playing.” Who is guiding him is beyond understanding and the one who is guiding him is his enemy and cannot be his well-wisher.

Now the political meaning of this statement of Ashok Gehlot is being extracted, because for Ashok Gehlot it is said that he does not say anything just like that, every statement of his has its own meaning.

What did political experts say on Ashok Gehlot’s statement?

Political experts say that this statement is being linked to Sachin Pilot because Naresh Meena himself was seen praising Sachin Pilot openly in his meetings.

On the other hand, Naresh Meena was making sharp verbal attacks on all the Congress leaders, be it Ashok Gehlot or Govind Singh Dotasra, and now this statement of Ashok Gehlot has come out, in which he is clearly indicating that Naresh Meena is contesting the elections at the behest of some other leader.

Internal factionalism visible in Congress

At the same time, the factionalism within the Congress cannot be denied, because a few days ago, during a meeting in Anta, Sachin Pilot had also made it clear through gestures regarding the distribution of by-election tickets that he has no role in this ticket distribution.

He had said that this ticket is the ticket of State President ji and Randhawa ji, this statement of Sachin Pilot was much discussed at that time. However, after that Sachin Pilot had also come to do a road show in favor of the party. But now once again this statement of Ashok Gehlot is going to create a political stir.

Senior Congress leader, senior observer of Bihar elections and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has termed the manifesto issued by NDA in view of Bihar elections as a pack of lies. During this time he has made many allegations against NDA. Addressing a press conference organized by Congress in Patna on Friday (31 October), Gehlot accused the manifesto of being released in just 26 seconds and BJP leaders running away from media questions.

What did Ashok Gehlot say on NDA’s manifesto?

Ashok Gehlot said on the manifesto of NDA alliance, ‘Today NDA released its manifesto, but in just 26 seconds they ended their press conference. Media colleagues said, ‘This was the quickest ending press conference of our lives.’

He further said, ‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi never meets the media and now BJP leaders ran away from the manifesto launch. This shows that BJP has no faith in democracy and these are dangerous signs.

Demand for report card from Nitish government

During the press conference, Gehlot demanded to give the report card from Nitish Kumar’s government and said, ‘First give your report card, in today’s manifesto everyone expected that you will start in such a way that we have made promises till date, this is its report card in twenty years, so that the public can believe that you do what you say, your credibility gets established, they did not do that and made more false promises.’

Senior observer Gehlot reminded Prime Minister Modi of his old promises, package for Bihar, sugar mill and answered questions to him and other NDA leaders. He said, ‘PM Narendra Modi had said that we are giving a package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore to Bihar. They should be held accountable for this.

Gehlot said, while taking another aim at Prime Minister Modi, he asked, ‘The sugarcane mill that will be set up will make sugar and I will come here and drink tea from it. Has he drank that tea till date?’

The stir regarding the appointment of new district presidents under the organization creation campaign in Rajasthan Congress has intensified. In several rounds of meetings held in Delhi on Wednesday, discussions were held with senior leaders on the basis of the observers’ report. According to sources, new district presidents are to be appointed in 50 districts of the state, out of which the discussion on the names of 48 districts has been completed, while the decisions of Bandra and Jhalawar districts have been postponed due to the by-elections.

This organization creation campaign is being considered as the dream project of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Under this, the process of giving a new shape to the organization is going on at the district and block level. However, meanwhile, reports of factionalism in the party have emerged. Some leaders are accused of calling observers and recommending the names of their supporters.

It will be decided who will join the organization and who will not – Ashok Gehlot

Amidst these recommendations and pressures, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has broken his silence on this entire controversy and given a clear message to the leaders. He said that it is only the high command who decides who will become the district president and who will not. There is no need for any leader to do Panchayati. Gehlot further said that if anyone has to give any suggestion, he can present his views directly to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge or Rahul Gandhi, and not put pressure on the observers.

The decision of the high command will have to be respected – Gehlot

Gehlot also advised the leaders that transparency will be maintained in the selection process and whatever names will be selected, everyone should welcome them. He said that if we want to work with a true heart then we will have to respect the decision of the high command.

Many meanings are being made out of this statement of Gehlot in political circles. There was discussion within the party that some senior leaders are active in making people from their group the district president and are personally contacting the observers. There was resentment among other party leaders due to this.

Gehlot did not attend the meeting in Delhi

According to sources, Ashok Gehlot was called for an important meeting to be held in Delhi, but by not attending the meeting he indicated that he was keeping himself away from the selection process of district presidents. Gehlot clarified that he has no interference in this process and the final decision will be taken only by the high command.

In the meeting held in Delhi, Organization General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, Rajasthan Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara, in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie were present. One-to-one discussions were held with all these leaders on the possible names of district presidents.

Sources say that in some districts, existing district presidents may get a second chance, while in two to three districts, women leaders can also be made district presidents. At the same time, many MPs, MLAs, former MLAs and former ministers are also said to be included in the probable list.

The Congress high command has now entered the next phase of the organization creation campaign. It is expected that the names of the district presidents will be formally announced by the end of this month or in the first week of November.

Before the assembly elections in Bihar, senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot played an important role in resolving the infighting within the Grand Alliance. Till the last moment it could not be decided who would contest on how many seats in the alliance.

At the same time, due to the separation of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the danger of breaking of the Grand Alliance had deepened. Meanwhile, Gehlot entered and took control of the situation after reaching Patna.

Who will be the face of the Deputy Chief Minister?

According to the information, Gehlot first met Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, then talked to Mukesh Sahni. After several rounds of meetings, the Grand Alliance held a joint press conference and declared Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial face. But the biggest puzzle was who would be the face of the Deputy Chief Minister.

If Deputy Chief Minister is not made, we will separate from the alliance – Mukesh Sahni

According to sources, Mukesh Sahni was continuously pressurizing him to be declared the candidate for the post of Deputy Chief Minister. Whereas Tejashwi Yadav was not in favor of it. Tejashwi wanted that the entire election should be fought on his face so that in case of victory, he would get full credit. The differences on this issue had increased so much that Mukesh Sahni even said that if he was not made the face of the Deputy Chief Minister, he would walk away from the alliance.

Congress took charge of the Deputy Chief Minister dispute

The matter between Tejashwi Yadav and Mukesh Sahni got so bad that Congress had to intervene and take charge. Congress leader and former CM Ashok Gehlot reached Patna and made both the parties sit together and explain. According to sources, Gehlot explained to Tejashwi Yadav that first win the elections, form the government and you will become the Chief Minister. If the alliance itself breaks then the question of government will not arise.

After the mediation of Congress, it was decided that Sahani will become the Deputy Chief Minister.

After Gehlot’s mediation, Tejashwi Yadav agreed. After the consensus was reached, it was announced in the joint press conference that Mukesh Sahni would be presented as the face of the Deputy Chief Minister. It was also added that Deputy Chief Ministers can be made from other communities also so that dissatisfaction does not spread in any section.

In this way, due to Gehlot’s intervention, the grand alliance was saved from breaking and the direction of the election campaign could be decided. It is believed in political circles that Ashok Gehlot once again showed his political magic and made a deal that seemed impossible possible. This was the reason why Tejashwi Yadav could finally be declared the chief ministerial face of the Grand Alliance.

on the other side vip Sources say that Congress was not making its position clear. The matter was resolved after the intervention of Rahul Gandhi. Sahni defeated Rahul in front of Tejashwi and Gehlot. phoDidn’t do it and talked to Rahul and phoHe also got Gehlot talked to, after which the announcement was made.

Amidst the Bihar elections, the rift in the grand alliance has filled further and the opposition alliance has taken all the major decisions unanimously. Tejashwi Yadav has been projected as the Chief Minister face and VIP chief Mukesh Sahni has been projected as the Deputy Chief Minister face. Obviously the disagreement that was arising between Congress and RJD has also been resolved.

Regarding this, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress’ Bihar election in-charge Ashok Gehlot spoke exclusively to ABP News and made a big revelation.

When Ashok Gehlot was questioned about making Tejashwi Yadav the CM face and the delay in the decision, he said, “Tejashwi’s name was already decided, only the right time was being waited for.” Ashok Gehlot claimed that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have taken the decision very thoughtfully.

WATCH | Ashok Gehlot’s big revelation on friendly fight@AshishSinghLIVE#Bihar #BiharElection2025 #AshokGehlot pic.twitter.com/QS0UgJshOg

— ABP News (@ABPNews) October 24, 2025

The Congress leader said that there are many parties in an alliance. A formal announcement is made only after everyone’s consensus is reached. Ashok Gehlot claimed that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have taken the decision very wisely. First feedback was taken, it was considered and then after everyone’s consent, Tejashwi Yadav was launched.

Ashok Gehlot rejected NDA’s claim

In Bihar, NDA was repeatedly alleging – ‘Consensus is not being formed in the grand alliance. The opposition is not even able to tell who is contesting on which seat. It was Tejashwi Yadav who put pressure on the alliance to first declare him as the CM face, only then a compromise would be reached. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot rejected this. He informed that Tejashwi Yadav never said that he should be declared the CM face before or after. Unnecessary controversies were being created by making all these claims.

’20 year old CM Nitish Kumar is no longer able to work’

Attacking the NDA, Ashok Gehlot said, “False propaganda was spread that the India alliance has broken. This was all a ploy by the people of BJP-RSS. Such an environment was created and the grand alliance is not united. Nitish Kumar, who has been the CM for 20 years, is not able to actually work. Only BJP is using him to win the elections.”

Bihar’s opposition alliance party India Alliance has announced its chief ministerial candidate. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has projected Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face. He has said that the Grand Alliance is contesting the elections under the leadership of Tejashwi and if the government of India is formed, Tejashwi will be the Chief Minister.

Along with this, Ashok Gehlot also told the reasons for electing Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face. In the joint press conference of the Grand Alliance held on Thursday, October 23, Ashok Gehlot said that Tejashwi Yadav is a youth leader and connects with the youth of Bihar. He knows the problems of the youth and always works forward to find their solutions. Ashok Gehlot also said that Tejashwi Yadav is the future of Bihar.

‘Tejashwi did wonders in Bihar elections 2020’- Ashok Gehlot

Apart from this, Congress’ Bihar election in-charge Ashok Gehlot praised Tejashwi Yadav and said that Tejashwi had done wonders in the year 2020. He was very close to victory. NDA government came to power only due to minor vote difference and money power, otherwise Tejashwi Yadav would have won. Therefore, India Alliance unanimously projects Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Minister face of the Grand Alliance.

‘We have chosen, who is the CM face of NDA?’- Ashok Gehlot

Along with the announcement of his CM face, Ashok Gehlot also asked the ruling coalition party NDA as to who is their CM candidate? In fact, despite repeated demands from current Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, BJP has not yet declared him as the CM face. It has only been said that NDA will contest Bihar elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. In such a situation, it is not yet confirmed whether Nitish Kumar will become the CM of Bihar again if the NDA government is repeated.

‘Nitish Kumar will not be the CM face of NDA’- Tejashwi Yadav

In the same press conference, Grand Alliance’s CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav even claimed that BJP will not allow Nitish Kumar to become the Chief Minister this time. Tejashwi Yadav said that injustice is being done to Nitish Kumar in NDA. There was neither any joint PC nor was Nitish formally declared the chief ministerial face.

In such a situation, Tejashwi Yadav also claimed that due to Nitish Kumar being unwell, he will not be able to become CM next time. Neither NDA government will come nor BJP will make him the CM.

A joint press conference was held by the Grand Alliance on Thursday (October 23, 2025) at Maurya Hotel in Patna regarding the Bihar Assembly elections (2025). On this occasion, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, Bihar State President of Congress Rajesh Ram, VIP chief Mukesh Sahni, CPIM’s Dipankar Bhattacharya and leaders of other allies were present. During this time it was publicly announced that Tejashwi Yadav would be the CM face of the Grand Alliance. Ashok Gehlot has made this announcement.

Will not leave until broken: Sahni

On this occasion, VIP chief Mukesh Sahni said that lakhs of workers were waiting for this time. He accused BJP of poaching and buying its MLAs. He said that he will not leave the BJP until it is broken. That time has come. Now we will form the government by staying firmly with the Grand Alliance. The grand alliance is strong.

#WATCH Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been declared the chief ministerial candidate of the grand alliance for the Bihar assembly elections.

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said, “…we all have decided that Tejashwi Yadav will be the next Chief Minister in this election… pic.twitter.com/l3s2y9lFic

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 23, 2025

Grand alliance candidates face each other on 13 seats

In fact, before this no joint press conference was held regarding seat distribution in the Grand Alliance. There was a continuous tense situation. For the first time today (Thursday), a joint press conference has been held regarding Bihar elections. The biggest thing is that the candidates of the Grand Alliance are face to face on about 13 seats.

There is a situation of tension in the Grand Alliance, especially between Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress. In view of this situation, senior Congress observer Ashok Gehlot had also met Lalu-Tejashwi last Wednesday.

Controversy over only Tejashwi’s picture on the poster

On the other hand, there is controversy regarding the poster that has been put up for this press conference because only Tejashwi Yadav’s photo is on it. There is no picture of any leader other than Tejashwi Yadav. It is only a symbol of other allies. On this, BJP leader Amit Malviya wrote on Twitter, “The huge infighting in the Grand Alliance has now become public. First, Rahul Gandhi did not accept Tejashwi as his face, now Tejashwi has made Rahul Gandhi disappear from the poster. This poster itself is an announcement of the breakup of the Grand Alliance.”

MP Pappu Yadav has also expressed objection over the absence of photographs of other leaders on the poster. Pappu Yadav raised the question whether there is any justification without Rahul Gandhi on the poster? Said that there should be photographs of all those who are in the alliance. When there was no picture, the MP said that its message was wrong.

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