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Ashok Gahlot urges Congress to award 50% of local body tickets to youth, based on merit
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 04:02 PM
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Before the Rajasthan local body polls, Congress leader Ashok Gahlot urged the party to base ticket distribution on ground realities and merit, advocating that half of the seats be allotted to young candidates.
Ashok Gahlot, a senior Congress leader from Rajasthan, made a public statement ahead of the upcoming local body elections, urging the party to allocate tickets based on merit and ground realities rather than formal recommendations.
The veteran politician emphasized that a significant portion—half—of the party's tickets should be earmarked for young candidates. He argued that involving fresh faces would strengthen the party’s grassroots presence and appeal to a broader electorate.
Gahlot’s remarks come at a time when ticket distribution has become a contentious issue within the party, with many leaders seeking clarity on the criteria for candidate selection. His call for a merit‑based approach seeks to address concerns about transparency and inclusivity.
The Congress party has yet to announce its final ticket allocation strategy, but Gahlot’s statement is likely to influence internal discussions and the eventual list of candidates for the Rajasthan local body elections.
The veteran politician emphasized that a significant portion—half—of the party's tickets should be earmarked for young candidates. He argued that involving fresh faces would strengthen the party’s grassroots presence and appeal to a broader electorate.
Gahlot’s remarks come at a time when ticket distribution has become a contentious issue within the party, with many leaders seeking clarity on the criteria for candidate selection. His call for a merit‑based approach seeks to address concerns about transparency and inclusivity.
The Congress party has yet to announce its final ticket allocation strategy, but Gahlot’s statement is likely to influence internal discussions and the eventual list of candidates for the Rajasthan local body elections.