Rajasthan Assembly polls | Ashok Gehlot files nomination papers from Sardarpura seat
The Hindu
CM Ashok Gehlot filed nomination papers from Sardarpura seat of Jodhpur district. He has won from the seat since 1998 and received 63% votes in 2018 elections. Accompanied by wife Sunita and son Vaibhav, Mr. Gehlot took his sister's blessings before filing
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot filed his nomination papers for the upcoming State Assembly elections from Sardarpura seat of Jodhpur district on Monday.
Sardarpura is seen as a Congress stronghold with Mr. Gehlot winning from the seat in all elections since 1998. He received 63% votes in the 2018 Assembly elections.
The Chief Minister's wife Sunita Gehlot and son Vaibhav Gehlot accompanied him when he filed his nomination papers. Before filing his nomination, the CM took his sister's blessings.
A public meeting is also scheduled on Monday at Umaid Singh Stadium in Jaipur in which party president Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to participate.