The Congress on Friday declared that Ashok Gehlot will be the Rajasthan Chief Minister while state Congress chief Sachin Pilot will be his deputy, bringing an end to the three day impasse on the question of leadership in the state.

The announcement was made by party observer for the state K.C. Venugopal.

He said the decision was taken by party President Rahul Gandhi

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