VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for June 8, 2026 I was denied hotel accommodation in Maharashtra over ‘Kashmiri identity’, alleges BJP’s J&K neta | India News Bobby Deol reveals his school friend tried his luck with the girl he liked; recalls attempting to impress another girl by donating blood Alexander Zverev defeats Flavio Cobolli to secure first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros | Tennis News Net-zero challenge: Sustainable aviation fuel account just 0.8% of aviation fuel use in 2026, says IATA As Jamie Dimon calls Elon Musk ‘Edison of our time’, Tesla CEO responds saying ‘Many years from now, there will …’ Kurtis Marschall ends Mondo Duplantis’ 40-meet winning run at Stockholm Diamond League | More sports News Watch: Mob thrashes and strips Dum Dum TMC councillor over ‘theft of relief material’ Donald Trump: ‘They’re crazy people’: Donald Trump calls Iranians ‘nuts’, says US must stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon ‘To preserve viability as a regional security platform’: US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says Who is Sriram Krishnan? 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(Mahatma) Gandhiji has been President, Pandit Nehru, Motilal Nehru has been President, who hasn’t been, Sardar Patel has been party President, if Sonia Gandhi and the Congress were making me the Congress President, would I have refused?”He further alleged that a distorted narrative was created around his role in the leadership tussle.“The situation was so created, I think it was a big conspiracy. The observers arrived suddenly, and I got defamed,” he said.‘Wrong perception created about me’, says GehlotGehlot also said public perception about him continuing as chief minister while avoiding the top party post has stayed with him for years.“People think that Ashok Gehlot wanted to remain chief minister and did not want to become Congress President, so the revolt happened,” he said.“Even people close to me abroad, they also think the same that Ashok Gehlot wanted to remain chief minister, he orchestrated the revolt. How can I explain to them, I am explaining to you,” he added.‘I went and apologised’: Gehlot on internal crisisRecalling the 2022 Rajasthan political crisis, Gehlot said he had already tried to clarify his position before the party leadership.“I stayed quiet as I had to tell Soniaji that whether it was a revolt against Pilot or whatever, I don’t have anything (to do),” he said.He also referred to internal developments involving central observers sent by the party high command, including Ajay Maken and Kharge, who were tasked with resolving factional differences in Rajasthan.He added, “I was the leader of the legislative party, observers from AICC had come. Coming of AICC observers has significance. It was Kharge Sahab or Ajay Makenji and I couldn’t get the resolution passed.”Recalling 2022 Rajasthan political crisisThe remarks come nearly four years after the 2022 Rajasthan Congress turmoil, when factional tensions between Gehlot and then-deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot escalated during the party’s leadership transition process.According to ANI, the crisis deepened after a Congress legislative party meeting failed to reach consensus, following which a section of MLAs aligned with Gehlot reportedly submitted resignations to the Speaker.Gehlot loyalists had reportedly refused to hold a one-to-one meeting with observers, while rival camps pushed competing proposals over leadership selection.Ajay Maken had said after the meeting that the situation involved conflict of interest concerns, noting that proposals from some MLAs raised questions about leadership control if Gehlot became Congress president.He had also said, “We waited for more MLAs to come but they didn’t come. Now Mallikarjun Kharge and I are going to Delhi to submit our report to the Congress president.”The crisis eventually contributed to the shelving of immediate leadership changes in Rajasthan, while the party moved ahead with organisational elections later that year.Gehlot, in his latest remarks, also reiterated that he had conveyed regrets to the party leadership after the internal turmoil.”Although I had said at night to end the meeting for now and we would talk after calling another meeting tomorrow. That situation did not arise for us… so it… so that… didn’t happen… the resolution couldn’t be passed. I went and expressed my regrets before Madam, party has given me everything, this situation arose so I am apologising…,” he said.Sonia Gandhi served as interim Congress president at the time before Mallikarjun Kharge defeated Shashi Tharoor in the party presidential election.Gehlot’s fresh remarks are expected to revive discussions within the Congress over the handling of the 2022 transition and the continuing impact of factional divides in Rajasthan politics.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHundreds Of Nurses Face Visa, Uncertainty After Dubai Hospital Closure; Kerala CM Writes To PM ModiRitabrata Banerjee Questions Abhishek’s Leadership Style, Raises Chartered Flight IssueIndia, Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership At High-Level Talks In New DelhiFire Breaks Out In Delhi’s New Friends Colony,8 Rescued As Firefighters Battle Smoke-Filled BuildingTMC Faces Fresh Crisis As Mamata Heads To Delhi Amid Reports Of Possible MP RebellionIndia-Bangladesh Border Tension Eases As BSF Says Stranded Bangladeshi Nationals Returned’Ghost Demolition’ In Surat: More Than 100 Homes Razed, Civic Body Denies Ordering ActionCockroach Janta Party Escalates Protest, Gives 7-Day Ultimatum Over Dharmendra Pradhan DemandWest Bengal Launches Statewide Madrasa Survey, Seeks Data On Legal Status, Infrastructure And Staff‘Why Congress Tied India’s Fate To Dollar?’: Nishikant Dubey Attacks Congress123PhotostoriesOrdering at a restaurant, helping with directions, and more: 7 simple ways to build a child’s confidence5 beautiful flowering creepers that double up as living curtainsCancer before 50? 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Instead, anaemia estimates will come from the Indian Council of Medical Research’s Diet and Biomarkers Survey, which uses venous blood samples and is expected to provide more accurate results.The clarification comes amid debate over the absence of several indicators from the NFHS-6 Fact Sheets, which cover 101 key health, nutrition and demographic measures.Officials stressed that the Fact Sheets are only the first stage of data dissemination and not the final NFHS-6 report. A detailed National Report, to be released later, will contain additional indicators, analyses and methodological details.The ministry also rejected suggestions that key indicators had been dropped. According to officials, some data are now being generated through specialised surveys and administrative systems. For example, sanitation and clean cooking fuel coverage are tracked through dedicated surveys, while mortality and birth registration statistics continue to come from systems such as the Sample Registration System and Civil Registration System.At the same time, NFHS-6 has added new indicators, including population composition, elderly population share, financial inclusion, antenatal care utilisation, vaccination coverage, severe diarrhoeal disease prevalence and expanded breastfeeding measures.Officials said detailed family planning indicators, selected child health interventions, women’s health measures and HIV-related findings will be included in the full National Report.”The Fact Sheets are the first stage of dissemination. 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