Couldn't have become Chief Minister on basis of caste: Ashok Gehlot

Dec 17, 2021

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 17 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on December 16 attended the first Convocation Ceremony of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur. While addressing the ceremony he said, “I became the chief minister for 3rd time. I couldn't have become the CM on the basis of the caste...I am the only MLA from my caste.” He further added, “If people of '36 qaum' didn't love me and people of the state did not trust me, I wouldn't have been in a position to stand in front of you and say this.”