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- ↑ "Ameen Khan (Indian National Congress (INC))". MyNeta.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Election Results 2018 News Updates: Congress Heads Towards Win; Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot in CM Race". India.com. 11 December 2018. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022.
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