Prasada switch gives Pilot and his rebels hope in Rajasthan
3 years, 6 months ago

Prasada switch gives Pilot and his rebels hope in Rajasthan

India Today  

Sachin Pilot would perhaps be sending a ‘thank you’ note to friend Jitin Prasada. The Punjab Precedent In Punjab, the Congress high command had recently deputed a three-member panel consisting of Mallikarjun Kharge, Harish Rawat and JP Aggarwal to talk to Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and dissident leaders such as Navjot Singh Sidhu, Pratap Singh Bajwa and a number of party MLAs. Gehlot is believed to have the confidence of AICC general secretary KC Venugopal, considered to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of Rahul Gandhi. In the last few days, Pilot has earned support from Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, AICC general secretary, former Union minister and a close Rahul aide, giving credence to a perception that Rajasthan’s political issues are on a ‘fast track.’ In August 2020, Sonia had appointed a three-member panel consisting of Ahmed Patel, Ajay Maken and Venugopal to broker peace. All eyes are on Sonia whether she would reconstitute the panel or use Maken’s inputs, who is AICC general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan to resolve the Pilot-Gehlot deadlock.

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Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot to Visit Odisha Soon: PCC Chief Sarat Pattanayak
10 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot to Visit Odisha Soon: PCC Chief Sarat Pattanayak

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: After Rahul Gandhi’s recent three-day visit to Odisha during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress camp in the state now appears quite upbeat and it now bracing up to roll out red carpet for key leaders of the party to boost the campaign programme. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Sarat Pattanayak on Monday informed that Priyanka Gandhi …

Why Sachin Pilot's new role in Congress may not be much to cheer about
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Sachin Pilot's new role in Congress may not be much to cheer about

India Today  

Sachin Pilot’s appointment as Congress general secretary for Chhattisgarh in the run-up to the general elections is a huge setback for the Gurjar leader, whose home turf is faraway Rajasthan and where followers would have expected him to be given the state president’s post, in the aftermath of the electorate’s decisive vote against the Ashok Gehlot-led dispensation, or be made …

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 …

BJP's intention not right: Sachin Pilot on women's quota implementation delay
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP's intention not right: Sachin Pilot on women's quota implementation delay

India Today  

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot launched an attack gainst the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Center, raising concerns about the government's intentions regarding the Women Reservation Bill. Expressing his reservations over the women’s quota bill, Sachin Pilot said, "The BJP waited for nine years to bring the women's reservation bill. ON UPCOMING RAJASTHAN POLLS Shifting focus to Rajasthan's political …

Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot

India TV News  

As Rajasthan heads into Assembly polls in a few months, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the party will have to contest unitedly in the state to win the majority and the high command of the party will take a decision on who will lead the government after elections. Pilot, along with other new faces like Shashi Tharoor …

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 …

Congress Will Form Government Again in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress Will Form Government Again in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

News 18  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday said that party leaders are working together in Rajasthan and will form government again in the state. Pilot, who reviewed the preparations for party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s public meeting in Niwai in Tonk district on Sunday, said the BJP tries to divert people’s attention in the name of religion, but the Congress is …

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot takes 'pain and sorrow' dig at BJP, says it failed as ruling party and Opposition
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot takes 'pain and sorrow' dig at BJP, says it failed as ruling party and Opposition

India TV News  

Pilot's dig at BJP: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday lashed out at the BJP in poll-bound Rajasthan and alleged that the saffron party failed while ruling at the Centre and as Opposition in the state. Pilot exuded confidence that his party would ditch the trend of forming alternate governments in Rajasthan in the upcoming Assembly polls and said that …

Sachin Pilot pledges to strengthen Congress after induction in party's top body
1 year, 4 months ago

Sachin Pilot pledges to strengthen Congress after induction in party's top body

India Today  

Hours after his inclusion in the Congress Working Committee, Sachin Pilot pledged to strengthen the "customs and ideology of the Congress" and "to take it more strongly to the people". Earlier on Sunday, Congress reshuffled its working committee and brought in 39 members, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot, and Shashi Tharoor, among …

Congress leaders in Rajasthan will work together to ensure party's victory: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress leaders in Rajasthan will work together to ensure party's victory: Sachin Pilot

The Hindu  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on July 6 said the party's lawmakers and functionaries in Rajasthan will work together to ensure its victory in the upcoming Assembly polls. Pilot also said that he raised the issues of corruption of the previous BJP government in the State, paper leaks and Rajasthan Public Service Commission reform. “The Congress government in Rajasthan is serious …

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 …

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 …

'Stay, join BJP or go solo?' Sachin Pilot's future has Rajasthan Congress at attention
1 year, 6 months ago

'Stay, join BJP or go solo?' Sachin Pilot's future has Rajasthan Congress at attention

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot is still weighing his options, which includes setting up his own political outfit, but any decision is unlikely to take place on 11 June on the occasion of his father Rajesh Pilot’s death anniversary. Sachin Pilot Read here: Amid Sachin Pilot may-leave reports, Rajasthan Congress's ‘90% issues resolved’ response The former deputy chief minister of …

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot to launch new party on June 11? Registration of 2 party names triggers speculations
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot to launch new party on June 11? Registration of 2 party names triggers speculations

India TV News  

Pilot vs Gehlot: Disgruntled Congress leader Sachin Pilot is likely to launch his new party in Rajasthan on June 11, sources said. The assertion came a day after former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot refused to budge from his demands from the Ashok Gehlot government to act against corruption. It is being said that Pilot can announce a new party …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 leaders should go among people, understand workers’ feelings: Pilot
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress leaders should go among people, understand workers’ feelings: Pilot

Hindustan Times  

As the state elections inches closer, former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot on Saturday called on Congress party leaders to go to the ground listen to people, and understand the feelings of workers working at ground level. That’s why people have been given responsibilities…this will be a good sign.” Pilot said, “I want all of us, whether representatives …

Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi finds place in Congress’ star campaigners’ list; Sachin Pilot’s name missing
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: Rahul Gandhi finds place in Congress’ star campaigners’ list; Sachin Pilot’s name missing

India TV News  

Karnataka elections 2023: Congress on Wednesday released the list of star campaigners for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election. The list included the names of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, state chief DK Shivakumar, LoP Siddaramaiah, Jagadish Shettar, Shashi Tharoor and others to campaign for the party. However, the name of the former …

Congress leaders offer Sachin Pilot ‘bigger party role’ amid Rajasthan tussle
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress leaders offer Sachin Pilot ‘bigger party role’ amid Rajasthan tussle

The Hindu  

To avert a crisis staring the Congress in face in Rajasthan where the stand-off between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and senior leader Sachin Pilot threatens to derail the party’s campaign for Assembly election scheduled at the end of the year, Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath has been roped in to play the mediator. The two, it is learnt heard …

Rajasthan: Kamal Nath to play 'peacemaker' as Congress stumbles
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan: Kamal Nath to play 'peacemaker' as Congress stumbles

India TV News  

Sachin Pilot VS Vasundhara Raje: Congress falls back on Kamal Nath again! The political row has flared up in Rajasthan since Sachin Pilot observed a day-long fast in Jaipur seeking action against the alleged corruption under the previous Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government. Nothing concrete came out in the meeting Nath along with Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal …

Congress’ top leaders discuss Sachin Pilot’s defiance in Rajasthan but yet to make any announcement
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress’ top leaders discuss Sachin Pilot’s defiance in Rajasthan but yet to make any announcement

The Hindu  

Two days after Sachin Pilot defied a warning and held a day-long fast against the Ashok Gehlot government to press for investigation into corruption cases related to the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government, Congress general secretary in-charge for Rajasthan Sukhjinder Randhawa on Thursday met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge for the second time in two days. Sources said Mr. Randhawa also met …

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 …

The Hunger (Strike) Games: New ‘Pilot’ Episode Shows Rajasthan Congress Crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

The Hunger (Strike) Games: New ‘Pilot’ Episode Shows Rajasthan Congress Crisis

News 18  

With just a few months to go for the Rajasthan elections, the desert storm is brewing. What appeared to be a routine media interaction ended as a shocker from Pilot, as he asked about an investigation he had sought for allegations of corruption against former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia. In fact, Pilot, without saying it explicitly, set the cat …

Sachin Pilot-Ashok Gehlot row back in focus ahead of Rajasthan polls- Here’s why
1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Pilot-Ashok Gehlot row back in focus ahead of Rajasthan polls- Here’s why

Live Mint  

With mere months left for the Rajasthan Assembly elections, the rift between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy has surfaced yet again. Sachin Pilot announced plans for a day-long fast on Sunday, demanding action against alleged corruption in the previous BJP government. “I wrote a letter to CM Ashok Gehlot and said that elections are coming and we …

Need to resolve issues, fight collectively in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Need to resolve issues, fight collectively in Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot

India Today  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot, in an exclusive chat with India Today, on Wednesday said it is important for the party leadership to resolve outstanding issues so that the party can fight collectively in Rajasthan. With regards to Rajasthan, it is important for the Congress leadership to resolve outstanding issues so that the party can fight collectively," Pilot told India Today. …

‘Didn't hide with blessings of Modi’: Owaisi stings Sachin Pilot
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Didn't hide with blessings of Modi’: Owaisi stings Sachin Pilot

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asadaddun Owaisi on Wednesday hit back at senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot for claiming that the Hyderabad MP, who has been frequently visiting Rajasthan where assembly elections are due later this year, would disappear once the purpose is served. Owaisi said that his party has always opposed the BJP unlike the Congress "which supports the …

Sachin Pilot's 'jaadugari' jibe at Gehlot govt over Rajasthan exam paper leaks
1 year, 11 months ago

Sachin Pilot's 'jaadugari' jibe at Gehlot govt over Rajasthan exam paper leaks

India Today  

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot addressed the issue of the cancellation of multiple exams in the state due to question paper leak and emphasised the need to arrest the culprits and fix accountability in the cases. Sachin Pilot, who has been touring across the state as part of the Kisan Sammelan, has been raising the …

BJP has done nothing for the farmers: Sachin Pilot
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP has done nothing for the farmers: Sachin Pilot

India Today  

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and former Congress state president Sachin Pilot reached Pilibanga in Rajasthan and received a grand welcome from Congress workers and office bearers. BHARAT JODO YATRA Sachin Pilot heaped praise on Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Recently, Rahul Gandhi held a close-door meeting with Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to iron out …

Pilot dares Congress high command with solo campaign ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Pilot dares Congress high command with solo campaign ahead of Rajasthan polls

India Today  

Ahead of the crucial Rajasthan assembly polls this year, former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot will be indulging in a show of strength in the state’s Marwar region on Monday. Keen on sending an unambiguous message to the Congress high command, the Tonk MLA will be holding Kisan sammelans, meeting people from different walks of life in Rajasthan's Nagaur, Hanumangarh, …

'Political break...': BJP mocks Cong over Gehlot-Pilot's Rajasthan show of unity
2 years ago

'Political break...': BJP mocks Cong over Gehlot-Pilot's Rajasthan show of unity

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Wednesday mocked the show of bonhomie between feuding Rajasthan Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot as a 'political break' and predicted a swift return to the squabbling and infighting that has plagued the ruling party over the past two years. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former state party president Sachin …

Days after 'Gaddar' remark, Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot put up joint show for Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years ago

Days after 'Gaddar' remark, Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot put up joint show for Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy and political rival in Congress Sachin Pilot held a press conference to show the unity in the party on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi has clearly stated that both Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot are assets to the party," said KC Venugopal, Gen Secy-Organization in Jaipur. The ‘unity show’ came just ahead of …

'Very interesting': Sachin Pilot on PM Modi praising Ashok Gehlot at Rajasthan event
2 years, 1 month ago

'Very interesting': Sachin Pilot on PM Modi praising Ashok Gehlot at Rajasthan event

India Today  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot took potshots at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over praise by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and compared it to the praise received by former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. #WATCH | Rajasthan Cong MLA Sachin Pilot says, ".I find the heaps of praises by PM Modi very interesting. pic.twitter.com/QBknOLVWJT — ANI November 2, 2022 Pilot's remarks …

'Such a leader...': Pilot supporters' demand as Cong prez picks are revealed
2 years, 2 months ago

'Such a leader...': Pilot supporters' demand as Cong prez picks are revealed

Hindustan Times  

A day after Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot withdrew from the Congress presidential race - claiming 'moral responsibility' for the revolt by his lawmakers over the possibility of Sachin Pilot as their new leader - people who claimed to be supporters of the ex deputy CM massed outside the party's HQ in Delhi to demand he be made party boss. …

Sachin Pilot meets Sonia in Delhi, says Cong's aim is to win 2023 Rajasthan assembly polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Pilot meets Sonia in Delhi, says Cong's aim is to win 2023 Rajasthan assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday met with party's interim boss Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in Delhi. The meeting came only hours after his rival and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot opted out of the race to contest the Congress presidential elections. Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot arrives for a meeting …

All eyes on Sachin Pilot who is awaiting Sonia’s decision
2 years, 2 months ago

All eyes on Sachin Pilot who is awaiting Sonia’s decision

The Hindu  

After Sunday’s events in Jaipur, all eyes are on former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot who has maintained a studied silence, and as per sources, is now awaiting the final judgment by Congress President Sonia Gandhi before deciding the future course of action. While the pro-Gehlot camp marched 92 MLAs that included many independents, Mr. Pilot’s support has further depleted …

Rajasthan Congress crisis: What are the options with Gehlot, Pilot and the Gandhis?
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan Congress crisis: What are the options with Gehlot, Pilot and the Gandhis?

India Today  

As the Congress prepares to hold the long-delayed election for its presidential post, the party faces another crisis in Rajasthan. On Sunday, over 80 Congress MLAs tendered their resignation to the Assembly Speaker in protest over a possible move to make Sachin Pilot the next chief minister of the state. The current crisis stems from Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's run …

Congress observers expected to meet Sonia Gandhi today amid Rajasthan crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress observers expected to meet Sonia Gandhi today amid Rajasthan crisis

Hindustan Times  

Congress observers Mallikarjun Kharge and Ajay Maken - who reached Rajasthan on Sunday to attend the legislature party meeting at chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s residence - are expected to meet Sonia Gandhi on Monday afternoon. Rajasthan is witnessing a fresh crisis amid speculation over the successor of Gehlot, who is set to contest the presidential polls next month. The MLAs …

Sachin Pilot as Rajasthan CM? Congress calls emergency meeting amid speculation
2 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Pilot as Rajasthan CM? Congress calls emergency meeting amid speculation

Live Mint  

Amid the talk of a leadership transition following Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s declaration that he will run for party president, the Congress has summoned a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Rajasthan for September 25 at 7 PM at Gehlot’s residence in Jaipur. Mallikarjun Kharge and Ajay Maken, the general secretary in charge of Rajasthan, have both been …

We will not oppose if Sachin Pilot is made CM: Rajasthan minister
2 years, 3 months ago

We will not oppose if Sachin Pilot is made CM: Rajasthan minister

Hindustan Times  

With senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot looking set to contest for top party post, the buzz over the Rajasthan's next chief minister intensified after Rahul Gandhi batted for the "one-man, one-post" concept in line with the Chintan Shivir held in Udaipur this year. While the suspense persists whether the chief ministerial post would go to Gehlot's bete noire Sachin Pilot, …

'Let MLAs Decide': Unwilling to Vacate Rajasthan's Cockpit for Pilot, Gehlot's Googly in Meet with Sonia
2 years, 3 months ago

'Let MLAs Decide': Unwilling to Vacate Rajasthan's Cockpit for Pilot, Gehlot's Googly in Meet with Sonia

News 18  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot is geared up to make one more and possibly a last attempt to convince Rahul Gandhi to file his nomination papers for the post of Congress president. Chief electoral officer Madhusudan Mistry though told News18.com, “There is no such rule for the president’s post.” This has given hope to the Gehlot camp. Shifting sands Sources …

'He called me Nikamma earlier too': Sachin Pilot responds to Ashok Gehlot's jibe
2 years, 5 months ago

'He called me Nikamma earlier too': Sachin Pilot responds to Ashok Gehlot's jibe

India Today  

A day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that Sachin Pilot was in connivance with BJP in 2020 to topple the Congress government in the state, the former deputy CM hit back saying he was called 'Nikamma' earlier too. If a leader like Rahul Gandhi is appreciating my patience level then I think no one should unnecessarily get disturbed …

Rejig on cards for Rajasthan Congress? Sachin Pilot's meet with Sonia Gandhi sparks buzz
2 years, 8 months ago

Rejig on cards for Rajasthan Congress? Sachin Pilot's meet with Sonia Gandhi sparks buzz

India Today  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot met party president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, sparking speculation about a change of guard in Rajasthan Congress leadership ahead of next year’s elections in the state. This was Sachin Pilot’s second meeting with the party leadership in a fortnight, and followed just after Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s meet with Sonia Gandhi. Following the meeting, Sachin Pilot …

Sachin Pilot meets Sonia Gandhi amid ongoing deliberations on Congress' future strategy
2 years, 8 months ago

Sachin Pilot meets Sonia Gandhi amid ongoing deliberations on Congress' future strategy

India TV News  

Highlights Sachin Pilot meets interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath The meeting is likely to be about Sachin Pilot's role in the party There are speculation that Sachin Pilot has gained a stronger position in the party Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot met interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath and discussed how to unitedly take …

All issues have been addressed, says Sachin Pilot after Rajasthan cabinet rejig
3 years, 1 month ago

All issues have been addressed, says Sachin Pilot after Rajasthan cabinet rejig

Hindustan Times  

Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister and senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said he is happy that all issues he had raised, including the representation of Dalits, were addressed by chief minister Ashok Gehlot in the Cabinet reshuffle. Five of Pilot’s loyalists were among 15 ministers inducted in the rejig which was necessitated following the former deputy chief minister’s …

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