‘Same Car For 15 Years’: Ashok Gehlot Gets Vehicle Upgrade Request From Tea Seller | Watch

Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 22:35 IST

A Jaipur tea vendor urged ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot to upgrade his Tata Safari Storme to a Land Rover Defender, calling the current car "old-fashioned."

A Jaipur tea vendor has urged former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to upgrade his official vehicle. (X)

In an interesting turn of events, a tea vendor in Jaipur urged former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress stalwart Ashok Gehlot to get a new official vehicle from Tata Safari Storme to a Land Rover Defender.

The light-hearted conversation took place during the Congress leader’s recent interaction with locals in Jaipur. In a now-viral video, the tea vendor, reportedly named Shimbhudayal Saini, was seen telling Gehlot that most politicians changed their cars regularly, but he had used the same for 15 years.

“I’ve seen you driving the same vehicle for 15 years," he said with a smile. “It’s time to upgrade. A black Defender would suit you better!" Saini said to Gehlot as per the viral video.

“What’s a Defender?" Gehlot is heard asking.

“It’s a great car," the vendor replied.

Gehlot asked, “Why, isn’t this a good car?" to which he answered, “No, it’s good. But sir, I don’t feel good about it. You’re my leader, I want you to have a nice car."

The vendor called the vehicle “old-fashioned", and said he run a tea stall at a government hostel, and has been looking at his convoy for the past several years.

“I beg of you…to change the vehicle. I request you…it should be a black defender next time," the vendor requested as Gehlot gave him a smile.

Land Rover Defender is a British Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). It is known for its rugged off-road capability, luxury features, and design.

Ashok Gehlot has served as Chief Minister of Rajasthan three times, from 1998 to 2003, 2008 to 2013, and 2018 to 2023. He currently represents the Sardarpura constituency in the state assembly.

Shobhit Gupta

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