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Ashok Gahlot recalls Sonia Gandhi refusing PM post in historic Jaipur hall
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:00 PM
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot said he witnessed Sonia Gandhi decline the prime‑ministerial chair in a central hall, calling the episode a rare display of political principle.
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gahlot recounted a moment he described as "historic" when Sonia Gandhi turned down the offer to become prime minister. According to Gahlot, the incident took place in a central hall in Jaipur, and he was present as a direct witness.
Gahlot framed the decision as a demonstration of personal and political commitment, noting that such a refusal is uncommon in Indian politics. He emphasized that the episode reflects a willingness to place party considerations above personal ambition.
The former chief minister did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the offer, focusing instead on the symbolic significance of the act. His remarks were reported by local media, highlighting a rarely discussed episode from the nation’s political past.
No official comment has been sought from Sonia Gandhi or the Congress party regarding Gahlot's recollection.
Gahlot framed the decision as a demonstration of personal and political commitment, noting that such a refusal is uncommon in Indian politics. He emphasized that the episode reflects a willingness to place party considerations above personal ambition.
The former chief minister did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the offer, focusing instead on the symbolic significance of the act. His remarks were reported by local media, highlighting a rarely discussed episode from the nation’s political past.
No official comment has been sought from Sonia Gandhi or the Congress party regarding Gahlot's recollection.