Rajasthan Congress infighting: CM Ashok Gehlot 'likens Sachin Pilot to coronavirus'
1 year, 11 months ago

Rajasthan Congress infighting: CM Ashok Gehlot 'likens Sachin Pilot to coronavirus'

India TV News  

It seems the power tussle between Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot is not going to be softened as the Rajasthan CM once again attacked his former deputy. Responding to one of the participants during the meeting, Gehlot without naming anyone said, “I have started meeting.earlier corona came.a big corona also entered our party.” He said that despite byelections or Rajya Sabha polls, the government has brought excellent schemes with the support of employees. In his daily public meetings since Monday in different districts, Pilot has been targeting the state government over the issues of paper leaks, sidelining party workers and political appointments to retired bureaucrats. Also Read: Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot takes a dig at Gehlot, says 'Paper kept in locker despite being leaked is Jaadugiri'

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Sachin Pilot reveals why he buried the hatchet with Ashok Gehlot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sachin Pilot reveals why he buried the hatchet with Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday spoke on burying the hatchet with his senior colleague Ashok Gehlot, stating that ‘moving on’ was in the best interest of the party. | The former Rajasthan deputy chief minister added that he would ‘100 per cent’ campaign for Gehlot's son Vaibhav, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Jalore. Congress leader Sachin …

Did Ashok Gehlot track Sachin Pilot's phone during the 2020 rebellion in Rajasthan?
1 year ago

Did Ashok Gehlot track Sachin Pilot's phone during the 2020 rebellion in Rajasthan?

Firstpost  

Lokesh Sharma, Ashok Gehlot’s aide, claimed that Sachin Pilot was closely watched by the state government during his 2020 rebellion, including his phone conversations. He also blamed the differences between Gehlot and Pilot harmed the party’s prospects in Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan’s outgoing chief minister, had carried out a surveillance on Sachin Pilot when he along with his loyalist MLAs …

‘Sachin Pilot’s movements were monitored, his phones tracked', claims Ashok Gehlot's OSD
1 year ago

‘Sachin Pilot’s movements were monitored, his phones tracked', claims Ashok Gehlot's OSD

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's officer on special duty on Tuesday said the Congress government had carried out a surveillance on Sachin Pilot, when he along with his loyalist MLAs had rebelled in 2020. Pilot and the MLAs were brought back to the party's fold following timely intervention of the Congress high command. On December 3, the day Congress …

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front
1 year, 1 month ago

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front

The Hindu  

Making one last effort to put up a united front ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted a promotional video from his former Deputy Sachin Pilot referring to him as “Congress’s young leader”. The five years of the Congress government were marked by intense power struggle between the two, bookended by Mr. Pilot’s rebellion of 2020 …

After PM Modi's dig, Sachin Pilot speaks up on Ashok Gehlot tussle in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

After PM Modi's dig, Sachin Pilot speaks up on Ashok Gehlot tussle in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly election, took an indirect jibe at chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress leader Sachin Pilot, claiming that the two political rivals from within the grand old party have shaken hands a hundred times in the last five years but there has been no reconciliation between them. Congress leader …

India TV Poll Results: Has Congress managed to end rift between Gehlot, Pilot just before Rajasthan polling?
1 year, 1 month ago

India TV Poll Results: Has Congress managed to end rift between Gehlot, Pilot just before Rajasthan polling?

India TV News  

India TV Poll Results: Amid frenzied speculation of infighting among Congress members in Rajasthan, party leader Rahul Gandhi was recently seen with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress leader Sachin Pilot in Jaipur, saying that "we are not only seen together but we are also united." Image Source : INDIA TV India TV Poll Results: Has Congress managed to …

Rahul Gandhi's 'not only seen together' remark and 'pehle aap' moment of Gehlot, Pilot
1 year, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'not only seen together' remark and 'pehle aap' moment of Gehlot, Pilot

Hindustan Times  

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached Jaipur ahead of his full-day election campaign in the poll-bound state, chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were seen together receiving Rahul Gandhi. The Congress will sweep in Rajasthan," Rahul Gandhi said amid speculations over a thaw between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot ahead of the election. Flanked …

Rajasthan Election 2023: Public Sab Jaanti Hai, Says Meghwal on Gehlot-Pilot Show of Unity
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Election 2023: Public Sab Jaanti Hai, Says Meghwal on Gehlot-Pilot Show of Unity

News 18  

The people of Rajasthan have only received financial jeopardy, atrocities on Dalits and crimes against women under the Congress rule, Union minister and senior BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal said in an exclusive interview to News18. Expressing confidence that the BJP will win Rajasthan election 2023, Meghwal said the façade of unity put up by Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot …

PM Modi's dig at Ashok Gehlot over Sachin Pilot rift at Chittorgarh rally, claims 'accepted defeat': Top quotes
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi's dig at Ashok Gehlot over Sachin Pilot rift at Chittorgarh rally, claims 'accepted defeat': Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot over his rift with Congress leader Sachin Pilot, and claimed that the CM has “accepted his defeat”. Addressing a rally in Chittorgarh ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, PM Modi said, “CM Gehlot was busy securing his seat in the state and his party was …

Sachin Pilot praises Rajasthan govt, says ‘better than BJP-ruled UP, MP’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sachin Pilot praises Rajasthan govt, says ‘better than BJP-ruled UP, MP’

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Congress leader and core committee member Sachin Pilot on Monday heaved a rare praise on the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-run Rajasthan government and said that his party's government has reacted swiftly to incidents of crime and the situation is better than in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Pilot has also on several occasions flagged CM Gehlot government's alleged …

Sachin Pilot reveals BIG move involving CM Gehlot ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Sachin Pilot reveals BIG move involving CM Gehlot ahead of Rajasthan polls

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Congress unit has seen days of yore with its two most important leaders in recent times fighting causing an almost rift in the party. In the latest reported development of the same, for Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and ex-Rajasthan Congress President Sachin Pilot in an interview with PTI has said he ‘buried the hatchet’ with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok …

Senior Congress leader roped in to mediate between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot
1 year, 5 months ago

Senior Congress leader roped in to mediate between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has asked senior party leader Harish Choudhary to chalk out a plan to settle differences between Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, senior party leaders said. A senior party leader close to the development said Choudhary has been asked to mediate the issues between Gehlot and Pilot as nothing has worked so far. Another …

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot

Hindustan Times  

Barmer/Jaipur: With just months to go for the crucial Rajasthan assembly elections, senior Congress leaders have asked former state minister and MLA Harish Choudhary to broker peace between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire, Sachin Pilot, both of whom have been locked in a power tussle since 2018, according to senior party functionaries. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot …

Will Congress take the Chhattisgarh-way to placate Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan? | EXPLAINED
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Congress take the Chhattisgarh-way to placate Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan? | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Congress' along with other Opposition parties have just one motto — BJP-mukt Bharat in 2024. Dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot has even hit the streets and has been attacking Ashok Gehlot over alleged inaction into charges of corruption levelled by him against the previous Vasundhara Raje-led BJP dispensation. Venugopal with party leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot after a meeting …

The Gehlot Factor, Pilot's Litmus Test & Raje's Comeback Plans: Which Way Will Rajasthan Wind Blow? - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

The Gehlot Factor, Pilot's Litmus Test & Raje's Comeback Plans: Which Way Will Rajasthan Wind Blow? - News18

News 18  

The first thing that strikes you as you enter Jaipur, also called the Pink City, are the huge pink hoardings lining the capital city. As you cross the Bharat Jodo Setu, inaugurated during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, it’s clear that the hoardings are an attempt to beat the cyclical pattern of poll results which ensures each time a different …

'I was Termed Mentally Bankrupt...': Sachin Pilot's Dig at Ashok Gehlot Amid New Party 'Rumours'
1 year, 6 months ago

'I was Termed Mentally Bankrupt...': Sachin Pilot's Dig at Ashok Gehlot Amid New Party 'Rumours'

News 18  

Amid speculation of Sachin Pilot breaking away from Congress and forming a new party ahead of the Rajasthan elections, the former Union Minister on Sunday morning took paid homage to his father Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary. Addressing the rally at his home turf, Pilot took a dig at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and said, “If I talk about …

Ashok Gehlot breaks silence on dispute with Sachin Pilot, ‘If I say something’
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashok Gehlot breaks silence on dispute with Sachin Pilot, ‘If I say something’

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has characterised his ongoing dispute with rival Sachin Pilot as an "internal matter" within the Congress party. He, however, affirmed his readiness to take action against former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje, a demand repeatedly made by Sachin Pilot, who accused the government of being lenient towards Raje in corruption allegations. "Recently, in …

‘There’s no such thing': K C Venugopal dismisses reports of Sachin Pilot floating his own party
1 year, 6 months ago

‘There’s no such thing': K C Venugopal dismisses reports of Sachin Pilot floating his own party

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday dismissed as rumours reports that its leader Sachin Pilot may announce his own party on his father Rajesh Pilot's death anniversary and asserted it will contest Rajasthan's assembly polls unitedly, even as sources close to him said there has not been much forward movement on his demands. However, sources close to Pilot said he wants resolution …

Congress weighs options to put up united front ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress weighs options to put up united front ahead of Rajasthan polls

Hindustan Times  

The Congress might offer former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot a larger role in the upcoming assembly elections campaign and even make him the head of the panel that will oversee the party’s efforts to retain power in the desert state as part of efforts to project unity, people aware of developments said on Thursday. Read here: Reconciliation with …

Reconciliation with Sachin Pilot is permanent, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
1 year, 6 months ago

Reconciliation with Sachin Pilot is permanent, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot termed the reconciliation between him and senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot “permanent” amid speculation that Pilot may break-away from the Congress and announce a new party on June 11, the birth anniversary of his father Rajesh Pilot. CM Ashok Gehlot said party’s national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal, the three others present …

Amid Sachin Pilot may-leave reports, Rajasthan Congress's ‘90% issues resolved’ response
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid Sachin Pilot may-leave reports, Rajasthan Congress's ‘90% issues resolved’ response

Hindustan Times  

Putting an end to speculation of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot forming a new party, Congress general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday said there was no such development and it will never happen. On the reconciliation meeting of chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Pilot, Randhawa said, “We sat and held discussions for around four hours …

Sachin Pilot gives ultimatum to CM Gehlot, ‘Will not compromise…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Sachin Pilot gives ultimatum to CM Gehlot, ‘Will not compromise…’

Live Mint  

Days after the Congress leadership projected that the tussle in its Rajasthan unit was on hold, Sachin Pilot reiterated his unwavering position on the issues of corruption and the welfare of the youth. "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also reiterated many times that our party is against corruption and works on the policy of zero tolerance, as well as our …

'Saas-bahu': Rajasthan BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat mocks Congress over ongoing Pilot-Gehlot tussle
1 year, 6 months ago

'Saas-bahu': Rajasthan BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat mocks Congress over ongoing Pilot-Gehlot tussle

India TV News  

Rajasthan election: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday took a dig at Congress leaders- Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sahicn Pilot over their power-sharing tussle in the grand old party calling them 'saas-bahu'. Giving an ultimatum to the Gehlot government, Pilot said Wednesday was the last deadline for the government to …

A day after Congress' truce claim, Sachin Pilot issues 'last' ultimatum to Gehlot govt on corruption
1 year, 6 months ago

A day after Congress' truce claim, Sachin Pilot issues 'last' ultimatum to Gehlot govt on corruption

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Days after a crucial meeting of Congress held on Monday in Delhi in which Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his former deputy Sachin Pilot, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal reached a truce between the two rival camps, Pilot once again reiterated his stand against Gehlot government over corruption cases. Patience, patience, patience: Gehlot …

What Ashok Gehlot Said When Reporters Asked Him About Plan on Sachin Pilot: 'If You Remain Loyal...'
1 year, 6 months ago

What Ashok Gehlot Said When Reporters Asked Him About Plan on Sachin Pilot: 'If You Remain Loyal...'

News 18  

If Sachin Pilot is in the party then why won’t he work with us, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday told reporters when they tried to enquire about Congress’ stand on CM’s bete noire. News agency PTI, however, quoted their sources as saying Monday’s meeting of Gehlot and Pilot with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi did not …

Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot agree to fight Rajasthan assembly polls ‘unitedly’
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot agree to fight Rajasthan assembly polls ‘unitedly’

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot have agreed to fight the upcoming crucial assembly polls together, Congress leader and spokesperson KC Venugopal informed on Monday. Amid speculations ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Rajasthan, Congress aims to strengthen their party's ‘unity’ attempting to emerge victorious like in Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka. …

Rajasthan CM Gehlot, Pilot meet Cong chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan CM Gehlot, Pilot meet Cong chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Seeking to resolve the infighting in Rajasthan Congress, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot on Monday met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge here on Monday in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. Pilot, who has been attacking the Gehlot government over the issue of inaction on corruption during the previous BJP government led by Vasundhara Raje, …

Will fight Rajasthan elections unitedly, both Gehlot, Pilot have agreed, says Congress after key meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Will fight Rajasthan elections unitedly, both Gehlot, Pilot have agreed, says Congress after key meet

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: The Congress party on Monday announced that it will fight the Rajasthan assembly elections unitedly as both CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have agreed to the proposal. The statement was made by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal after a key party meeting attended by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Gehlot and Pilot in Delhi. In 2020, Pilot …

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Party top brass summons Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot to resolve rift
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Party top brass summons Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot to resolve rift

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress crisis: The Congress high command have summoned Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot for separate meetings with party president Mallikarjuna Kharge in the national capital today to resolve the internal feud in Rajasthan Congress, a senior party leader familiar with the development said. We will discuss and decide whatever is in the interest of …

Congress meet in Delhi tomorrow to resolve Gehlot-Pilot tussle ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress meet in Delhi tomorrow to resolve Gehlot-Pilot tussle ahead of Rajasthan polls

India Today  

After the victory in the Karnataka polls, the Congress is now shifting its focus to Rajasthan. Amid a continuing tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, the Congress leadership will hold a meeting in Delhi on Thursday. Holding the stage to attention on May 15, Sachin Pilot openly demanded the Rajasthan government to fulfill …

Rajasthan: Supporters of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot clash in Ajmer
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: Supporters of Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot clash in Ajmer

Op India  

There seems to be no end to the ongoing dispute between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. The altercation erupted even before the Congress leader arrived in Ajmer and became so heated that the meeting space was cleared of microphones, sound equipment, and other recording devices by the party workers. The arrangements were made …

Rajasthan: 'If my demands are not met...'- Sachin Pilot's ultimatum to Gehlot govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: 'If my demands are not met...'- Sachin Pilot's ultimatum to Gehlot govt

India TV News  

It seems that the political rivalry between warring Congress leaders- Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot entered final round as the former issued an ultimatum against the state government. "In a democracy, those who take everyone along become successful and those who create factions can never become successful," Gehlot said after inaugurating a statue of former Congress leader …

Watch: Sachin Pilot invokes ‘Karnataka lesson’ for Congress in Rajasthan
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Sachin Pilot invokes ‘Karnataka lesson’ for Congress in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot, a day after launching his ‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra' to raise the issue of corruption during the previous Bharatiya Janata Party regime led by Vasundhara Raje, said on Friday that his party must learn from the Karnataka assembly election, which he claimed the party would win because it raised corruption issues against the Basavaraj Bommai government. …

Rajasthan Congress Crisis: Pilot's Five-day 'Jan Sangharsh Yatra' Over Graft, Paper Leaks Takes Off
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan Congress Crisis: Pilot's Five-day 'Jan Sangharsh Yatra' Over Graft, Paper Leaks Takes Off

News 18  

Continuing his rebellion against Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot began his “Jan Sangharsh Yatra” from Ajmer on Thursday. Under “Jan Sangharsh Yatra”, the former deputy Chief Minister will cover nearly 125 km in five days on issues of corruption and paper leaks. The feud between the two top Congress leaders in Rajasthan saw an ugly phase …

Ashok Gehlot's leader is Vasundhara Raje, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashok Gehlot's leader is Vasundhara Raje, says Sachin Pilot

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Jaipur: The knives are out in the Rajasthan Congress. A day after Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot hit out at his former deputy, Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said that the recent speech by Mr Gehlot indicated that his real leader is BJP's Vasundhara Raje and not Sonia Gandhi. In an all-out attack on Mr Gehlot, Mr Pilot said he …

Pilot targets Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders helped save the Congress government in Rajasthan during 2020 rebellion
1 year, 7 months ago

Pilot targets Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders helped save the Congress government in Rajasthan during 2020 rebellion

The Hindu  

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday targeted Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his claim that some BJP leaders had helped save his government during the 2020 rebellion. Pilot said it seemed Mr. Gehlot’s “real leader” was the BJP’s Vasundhara Raje rather than his own party’s Sonia Gandhi. Mr. Gehlot had also accused Union Home …

'Seems Like His Leader is Raje, Not Sonia': Sachin Pilot's Fresh Attack at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
1 year, 7 months ago

'Seems Like His Leader is Raje, Not Sonia': Sachin Pilot's Fresh Attack at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

News 18  

Slamming Rajasthan Chief Minister and his party colleague Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said Gehlot’s leader seems to be BJP’s Vasundhara Raje and not Sonia Gandhi. The attack by Sachin Pilot comes two days after Ashok Gehlot at a rally in Dholpur “praised” BJP leader Vasundhara Raje, saying that she helped in saving his government during the …

'Conspiracy...': Raje Responds After Gehlot 'Praises' Her for 'Saving' Rajasthan Congress Govt in 2020
1 year, 7 months ago

'Conspiracy...': Raje Responds After Gehlot 'Praises' Her for 'Saving' Rajasthan Congress Govt in 2020

News 18  

In what is shaping up to be a new political furore in Rajasthan, which is scheduled to go to polls later this year, BJP leader Vasundhara Raje alleged that Ashok Gehlot’s praises for her are part of a conspiracy against her. Raje’s clarification came after Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday heaped praises on her saying …

Rift in Rajasthan Congress between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot out in the open
1 year, 7 months ago

Rift in Rajasthan Congress between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot out in the open

The Hindu  

Published : May 04, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ The rift in the Rajasthan Congress, which had surfaced unmistakably in 2020 and made itself felt again last year, is out in the open once again. His protest was against his government’s failure to take action on corruption charges against BJP leaders when that party was in power from …

Congress Rajasthan in-charge hits out at Sachin Pilot, says rebellion within party before pandemic as well
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress Rajasthan in-charge hits out at Sachin Pilot, says rebellion within party before pandemic as well

India Today  

Rajasthan's Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, on Saturday, took potshots at former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot. Upon being asked about Pilot's remark about the Congress Legislative Party that was scheduled to take place in September 2022 but was called off, the state unit chief said there was "rebellion before Covid-19" as well. In political circles, Randhawa's remarks were seen …

Congress to resolve Rajasthan crisis after Karnataka poll results
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress to resolve Rajasthan crisis after Karnataka poll results

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress high command has decided not to intervene as the tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot continues. The party high command is of the belief that any action in Rajasthan may deflect attention from poll-bound Karnataka. Meanwhile, Rajasthan AICC in charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, along with state Congress chief …

Gehlot downplays tussle with Pilot, asks media not to make people fight
1 year, 7 months ago

Gehlot downplays tussle with Pilot, asks media not to make people fight

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has downplayed his protracted tussle with his former deputy, Sachin Pilot, asking the media not to make people fight. Pilot this month held a day-long fast against the Gehlot government for what he called inaction over the corruption during the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government. The Congress called Pilot’s protest an anti-party activity even though …

It's been two weeks, no action taken so far: Sachin Pilot's agitation continues against his own government
1 year, 8 months ago

It's been two weeks, no action taken so far: Sachin Pilot's agitation continues against his own government

India TV News  

Rajasthan: Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Sunday said that his agitation against Ashok Gehlot's government will continue. Former Deputy CM said that it's been two weeks since he observed a one-day fast on April 11, however, no action has been taken in such cases. Today, it's been two weeks, no action has been taken so far," said …

Congress leaders shouldn't do anything that damages party: Gehlot's veiled attack on Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress leaders shouldn't do anything that damages party: Gehlot's veiled attack on Pilot

India Today  

In a veiled attack on Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said that Congress leaders or workers should not do anything that damages the party. In response, Ashok Gehlot said, “Congress leaders or workers should not say or do anything that should harm the party and organisation as no one will be able to compensate for the …

Don't be distracted by politics: Ashok Gehlot to Cong workers amid blow from Sachin Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Don't be distracted by politics: Ashok Gehlot to Cong workers amid blow from Sachin Pilot

India TV News  

Rajasthan: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday while addressing Congress workers during a daylong workshop at the Birla Auditorium urged them not to be distracted by politics. Rajasthan political row This statement of Ashok Gehlot came in view of a blow from Sachin Pilot that hit hard the party in the state. Gehlot on govt's schemes After the political row …

Gehlot-Pilot fight useless as BJP will win Rajasthan: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

Gehlot-Pilot fight useless as BJP will win Rajasthan: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

BHARATPUR: In a swipe at the Congress in Rajasthan over infighting, Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the party prefers Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his former deputy Sachin Pilot as his contribution in filling its coffers with the “corruption” money from the state is higher. his contribution may be higher on the ground but his number will …

'Gehlot ji's contribution is more to Congress' treasury': Amit Shah takes a dig at Gehlot-Pilot rift in Rajasthan
1 year, 8 months ago

'Gehlot ji's contribution is more to Congress' treasury': Amit Shah takes a dig at Gehlot-Pilot rift in Rajasthan

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attacked the Congress in Rajasthan for its internal strife, saying the party will always give Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot preference over Sachin Pilot because of the greater amount of corruption money he contributes to the party’s finances. “Pilot sits on dharna on any pretext, but his number will not come because his contribution …

'Pilot ji, your number won't come...': Amit Shah's jibe at Rajasthan Congress infighting
1 year, 8 months ago

'Pilot ji, your number won't come...': Amit Shah's jibe at Rajasthan Congress infighting

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a potshot at the factional feud in Rajasthan Congress between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy Sachin Pilot. Addressing Sachin Pilot on Saturday in Rajashthan's Bharatpur, the home minister said that Sachin Pilot's number won't come no matter what he does, as Ashok Gehlot's contribution was more in filling Congress's treasure. "Pilot …

Will Rajasthan Heat Singe Cong? Gandhis Struggle to 'Pilot' a Fix as Belligerent Gehlot Digs in His Heels
1 year, 8 months ago

Will Rajasthan Heat Singe Cong? Gandhis Struggle to 'Pilot' a Fix as Belligerent Gehlot Digs in His Heels

News 18  

As temperatures soar in Rajasthan, the heat is on the Congress in Delhi to pilot a solution to the Gehlot-Sachin Pilot crisis. More than 24 hours after a warning that the Congress saw Pilot’s ‘anshan’ as an anti-party activity, the Grand Old Party is yet to figure out whether he should be issued a show-cause notice. While the party may …

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot side-steps question on Sachin Pilot’s fast, Delhi leadership remains mum
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot side-steps question on Sachin Pilot’s fast, Delhi leadership remains mum

The Hindu  

The leadership in Delhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot both maintained studied silence on former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot’s day-long fast demanding action in cases of alleged corruption under the previous Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in the State. Late on Monday night, party’s Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa had issued a statement appealing for “calm dialogue” and asserting …

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