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Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore says ex-CM Ashok Gahlot eyes Congress national president post
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:15 PM
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BJP state president Madan Rathore alleged that former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot is aspiring to become the Congress party’s national president, sparking political speculation.
Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore made a striking claim in Jaipur, stating that former chief minister Ashok Gahlot is seeking the post of national president of the Indian National Congress. Rathore, who heads the party’s state unit, said the speculation about Gahlot’s ambitions is gaining momentum among political circles.
The remark comes at a time when senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has remained unusually quiet on the matter, prompting observers to wonder about internal dynamics within the opposition party. Rathore suggested that Gahlot’s desire to lead the Congress at the national level could reshape the party’s leadership landscape.
The Congress has not issued an official response to Rathore’s statement, and Gahlot himself has not commented publicly. Analysts note that while Gahlot has a long political career in Rajasthan, there is no concrete evidence yet that he is positioning himself for the top national role.
If the claim proves accurate, it would mark a significant shift, as a former BJP-aligned leader would be eyeing the highest office in the rival party. The development is likely to intensify political debates ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
For now, the story remains unverified, and both parties are expected to watch the narrative closely as it unfolds.
The remark comes at a time when senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has remained unusually quiet on the matter, prompting observers to wonder about internal dynamics within the opposition party. Rathore suggested that Gahlot’s desire to lead the Congress at the national level could reshape the party’s leadership landscape.
The Congress has not issued an official response to Rathore’s statement, and Gahlot himself has not commented publicly. Analysts note that while Gahlot has a long political career in Rajasthan, there is no concrete evidence yet that he is positioning himself for the top national role.
If the claim proves accurate, it would mark a significant shift, as a former BJP-aligned leader would be eyeing the highest office in the rival party. The development is likely to intensify political debates ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
For now, the story remains unverified, and both parties are expected to watch the narrative closely as it unfolds.