'Rising Star': Ashok Gehlot Hails Youth Congress Chief Abhishek Chaudhary
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot congratulates Youth Congress chief Abhishek Chaudhary and slams CM Bhajanlal Sharma over false allegations.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Rajasthan Youth Congress president, Abhishek Chaudhary. During a meeting on Thursday, Gehlot lauded Chaudhary's ascent in the political landscape, describing him as a "rising star in politics" whose journey serves as an inspiration.
A Record-Breaking Victory
Gehlot was particularly impressed by Chaudhary's performance in the organizational elections of the Rajasthan Youth Congress. He pointed out a historic milestone, noting that Abhishek Chaudhary has become the first president in the history of the organization across the entire country to win by the highest number of votes.
The former Chief Minister attributed this immense popularity to Chaudhary's grit and determination. He highlighted that coming from an ordinary background, Chaudhary's success is a direct result of his resilience and tireless hard work. "The country and the state are in need of such individuals at this time," Gehlot remarked while conveying wishes on behalf of the state's people and party colleagues.
Gehlot Hits Back at CM Bhajanlal Sharma
While the meeting with the Youth Congress president was celebratory, Gehlot did not hold back in his criticism of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The Congress leader lashed out at the CM following allegations that Gehlot had exploited farmers and sold counterfeit inputs during his early days in business.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gehlot dismissed these claims as "false and fabricated." He questioned the basis of the accusations, reminding the Chief Minister of the timeline of his own life compared to Gehlot's early ventures.
The 'Fertilizer Shop' Controversy
Gehlot revealed that he had once opened a fertilizer-seed shop in Peepaar, which he closed within just six months to pursue higher education at Jodhpur University and contest student union elections. He pointedly noted that at the time he was running that shop, Bhajanlal Sharma would have been only five years old.
"Respected @BhajanlalBjp... on what basis did you level such fabricated accusations?"
Gehlot expressed disappointment that the Chief Minister did not retract the statements despite being given a 24-hour window to express regret. He emphasized that while political differences are inevitable, the dignity of the Chief Minister's office demands that facts be verified before hurling serious personal allegations.