GEHLOT’S CHANGING TARGETS

➘ In the 1980s and ’90s, Ashok Gehlot’s target used to be Janata Dal and later BJP CM Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

➘ During two terms of BJP CM Vasundhara Raje, Gehlot made several harsh comments against her, who retaliated with anti-corruption steps against his aides

➘ In 2020, Gehlot described rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot as nikamma (worthless) and nakara (idle), when facing an attempt by his former deputy to topple his government

➘ In Shekhawat, Gehlot now has a new bête noire. Shekhawat did defeat his son in 2019, but lost the alleged bid to undo Gehlot in 2020. Who will win the current bout?