Ashok Gehlot sworn in as the CM of Rajasthan

Jaipur: Ashok Gehlot was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Rajasthan, while Sachin Pilot took oath as Deputy Chief Minister at an event in Jaipur.

The ceremony took place at the iconic Albert Hall. The event was also attended by many other Congress leaders.

Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress President @RahulGandhi & opposition leaders from across the country gather in Rajasthan for the swearing in ceremony of CM @ashokgehlot51 & Deputy CM @SachinPilot #IndiaTrustsCongress pic.twitter.com/BRFShH4fkF

— Congress (@INCIndia) December 17, 2018

Gehlot stated, ” What i the financial condition of the state is known by all. The BJP got a huge mandate in the last elections and people had expectations from Raje, but she was careless and passed five years in carelessness.”

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Oath-taking ceremonies are usually organised at the Raj Bhawan. However, the function in 2003 and 2013, when Vasundhara Raje took oath as chief minister, was held at Janpath outside the Rajasthan Assembly building. And this time, Albert Hall was decided as the venue for the event. Seating arrangements were made to accommodate about 11,000 people.

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