‘Traitor’ Sachin Pilot cannot be made Chief Minister: Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Traitor’ Sachin Pilot cannot be made Chief Minister: Ashok Gehlot

The Hindu  

In the sharpest-ever attack on his former deputy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday called Sachin Pilot a “traitor” and insisted that he could not be made the CM, as he had staged a rebellion and tried to topple his own government in 2020. In an interview with the NDTV news channel, recorded in Pali district, Mr. Gehlot said that the State’s Congress MLAs would never accept a person who had revolted and was identified as a traitor. BJP involvement The veteran Congress leader alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was involved in Mr. Pilot’s rebellion, adding that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had visited the legislators who had joined the former Deputy Chief Minister in his revolt. All India Congress Committee general secretary for communications Jairam Ramesh said in a statement that Mr. Gehlot’s differences with his younger colleague Mr. “If he had apologised, I would not have had to tender an apology,” Mr. Gehlot said, referring to his apology to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the CLP meeting’s boycott.

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Should ex-aide's 'betrayal' in phone-tapping case worry Ashok Gehlot?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Should ex-aide's 'betrayal' in phone-tapping case worry Ashok Gehlot?

India Today  

Lokesh Sharma, Ashok Gehlot’s officer on special duty for five years while he was the chief minister of Rajasthan, turning approver in the alleged phone-tapping case of 2021 registered on a complaint by Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Delhi has given a fresh twist to the scandal. If the police can prove one of the voices in the recordings …

Sachin Pilot reveals why he buried the hatchet with Ashok Gehlot
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Ashok Gehlot speaks on Vasundhara Raje, Sachin Pilot as Assembly election nears in Rajasthan
1 year, 2 months ago

Ashok Gehlot speaks on Vasundhara Raje, Sachin Pilot as Assembly election nears in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that he has not opposed any candidate associated with Sachin Pilot's side and that they are all united, ahead of the Assembly election in the state. Speaking on differences between him and Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot said, "I have said that we are united. Speaking on former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Ashok …

Sachin Pilot praises Rajasthan govt, says ‘better than BJP-ruled UP, MP’
1 year, 4 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 …

‘I don’t have word enmity in my dictionary,’ Ashok Gehlot on Sachin Pilot
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I don’t have word enmity in my dictionary,’ Ashok Gehlot on Sachin Pilot

Live Mint  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot says he does politics in the public interest but has no word called ‘enmity’ in his dictionary. When asked about his relations with Sachin Pilot, his party colleague, Gehlot replied, “When Sachin Pilot became a central minister, I supported him. Talking about the rival candidate in the assembly polls, the Rajasthan CM said that the …

HT interview | ‘Wanted to be Congress chief; it’s a 100 times better job’: Ashok Gehlot
1 year, 4 months ago

HT interview | ‘Wanted to be Congress chief; it’s a 100 times better job’: Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

One of the most keenly watched electoral fights this year is in Rajasthan, where chief minister Ashok Gehlot is hoping to break a decades-old trend of the incumbent being voted out. Speaking to HT’s Sunetra Choudhury and Sachin Saini, Gehlot says he is confident of repeating his 1998 feat of winning 153 seats in the 200-member assembly, and You are …

Senior Congress leader roped in to mediate between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot
1 year, 6 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 …

'Asked Gehlot to control his ministers, stop them from speaking against each other': Rajasthan Cong in-charge
1 year, 6 months ago

'Asked Gehlot to control his ministers, stop them from speaking against each other': Rajasthan Cong in-charge

India TV News  

War of words in Rajasthan Congress: Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday said that he has asked Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to ‘call his ministers and control them’ while also suggesting to debar his ministerial colleagues from passing remarks against each other. His remarks came in the wake of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas slamming …

'Gandhis Made Me CM 3 Times...': Ashok Gehlot Responds To Sachin Pilot's 'Vasundhara Raje Is His Leader' Remark
1 year, 7 months ago

'Gandhis Made Me CM 3 Times...': Ashok Gehlot Responds To Sachin Pilot's 'Vasundhara Raje Is His Leader' Remark

ABP News  

Ashok Gehlot has broken his silence on Sachin Pilot's statement during 'Jan Sangharsh Yatra' that Vasundhara Raje was the Rajasthan Chief Minister's leader rather than Sonia Gandhi. Gehlot, rejecting Pilot's claim, told ABP Live, that the Gandhi family has played a significant role in his political career, making him a legislator, state party president, and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan …

'I was Termed Mentally Bankrupt...': Sachin Pilot's Dig at Ashok Gehlot Amid New Party 'Rumours'
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Reconciliation with Sachin Pilot is permanent, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
1 year, 7 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 …

Will he or won’t he? Is Sachin Pilot the next leader to quit the Congress?
1 year, 7 months ago

Will he or won’t he? Is Sachin Pilot the next leader to quit the Congress?

Firstpost  

The Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot struggle sees a new chapter with rumours swirling that the latter will quit the Congress and announce a new outfit on 11 June. However, the Grand Old Party is facing turbulence in the state – with rumours swirling that the former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot will breakaway and form his own party. The move comes …

Sachin Pilot gives ultimatum to CM Gehlot, ‘Will not compromise…’
1 year, 7 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 …

Ashok Gehlot hopeful he and Sachin Pilot will work together, stresses on 'patience'
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashok Gehlot hopeful he and Sachin Pilot will work together, stresses on 'patience'

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on May 30 expressed the hope that he and his bete noire Sachin Pilot would work together and win the Assembly polls in the State later this year, and called upon Congress workers and leaders to exercise "patience" and wait for their opportunity to serve in some capacity. Pilot would work together after they agreed …

What Ashok Gehlot Said When Reporters Asked Him About Plan on Sachin Pilot: 'If You Remain Loyal...'
1 year, 7 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 hints at truce with Sachin Pilot: 'Position unimportant for me, but...'
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashok Gehlot hints at truce with Sachin Pilot: 'Position unimportant for me, but...'

India TV News  

Gehlot vs Pilot: Calling upon Congress workers and leaders to exercise "patience" and wait for their opportunity to serve in some capacity, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday expressed the hope that he and his bete noire Sachin Pilot would work together and win the assembly polls in the state later this year. "I remember the words of Sonia …

Gehlot says ‘Cong does not offer posts to pacify leaders’ ahead of Kharge meet
1 year, 7 months ago

Gehlot says ‘Cong does not offer posts to pacify leaders’ ahead of Kharge meet

Live Mint  

The Congress seemingly faces an under current of yet another troubled phase as the Rajasthan Assembly Election draws close. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy turned rebel Sachin Pilot seem to be locked in yet another tussle, requiring the Congress high command to interfere, yet again. The Congress High Command summoned Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy …

Watch: Sachin Pilot invokes ‘Karnataka lesson’ for Congress in Rajasthan
1 year, 8 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. …

Sachin Pilot to quit Congress? Gehlot's former deputy says ‘no need to speculate…it's all before you’
1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Pilot to quit Congress? Gehlot's former deputy says ‘no need to speculate…it's all before you’

Hindustan Times  

Launching a veiled attack on Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday said some people got scared after he demanded a fair investigation into alleged corruption that took place when the BJP was in power in the state. Pilot said he never used foul language against anyone but that doesn't mean “we lack self-respect.” Congress …

Ashok Gehlot's leader is Vasundhara Raje, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Ashok Gehlot's BIG claim, says 'Vasundhara Raje, 2 BJP leaders...'
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashok Gehlot's BIG claim, says 'Vasundhara Raje, 2 BJP leaders...'

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed that former chief minister Vasundhara Raje and two other BJP leaders have helped save his government back in 2020 when Sachin Pilot and other party MLAs revolted against the government. Addressing a programme in Dholpur, Gehlot said his government could be saved because of the support of three BJP leaders -- former chief …

Rift in Rajasthan Congress between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot out in the open
1 year, 8 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 …

Gehlot downplays tussle with Pilot, asks media not to make people fight
1 year, 8 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 …

Ashok Gehlot will be CM in 2023: MLAs from Rajasthan’s tribal belt
1 year, 8 months ago

Ashok Gehlot will be CM in 2023: MLAs from Rajasthan’s tribal belt

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found support in Congress MLAs from the state’s tribal belt as legislators in the region unanimously expressed interest in seeing him return as CM after the assembly elections later this year. Nagraj Meena, Congress MLA from Dhariawad, asked why the high command should consider someone else “when Gehlot is doing a great job”. Another …

'Pilot ji, your number won't come...': Amit Shah's jibe at Rajasthan Congress infighting
1 year, 9 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 …

Rajasthan CM Gehlot disregards Pilot's protest amid ongoing feud: 'Our goal is to...' | WATCH
1 year, 9 months ago

Rajasthan CM Gehlot disregards Pilot's protest amid ongoing feud: 'Our goal is to...' | WATCH

India TV News  

Sachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot: A day after Congress leader Sachi Pilot's hunger strike, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday held a press conference in Jaipur. His statements came after the state's Deputy Chief Minister Pilot observed a day-long fast on Tuesday demanding action from his own government over cases of alleged corruption during the BJP's term. Pilot also …

Sachin Pilot-Ashok Gehlot row back in focus ahead of Rajasthan polls- Here’s why
1 year, 9 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 …

Gehlot-Pilot camp tension simmers again after Rajasthan CM's 'caste' remark
2 years ago

Gehlot-Pilot camp tension simmers again after Rajasthan CM's 'caste' remark

India TV News  

Ashok Gehlot vs Sachin Pilot: In what has reignited tension between the Gehlot-Pilot camps, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has again targeted Sachin Pilot with his 'caste' remark. Speaking at an event in Nadbai, Bharatpur, Gehlot said he has not become the chief minister of Rajasthan on the basis of caste as he is the lone MLA from his community. Ashok …

Gehlot is asked about Rahul Gandhi calling Pilot an asset. He responds
2 years, 1 month ago

Gehlot is asked about Rahul Gandhi calling Pilot an asset. He responds

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, who described party leader Sachin Pilot as a traitor last week, on Tuesday said there was nothing more to say on the topic after Rahul Gandhi described the two feuding leaders as the party’s “assets”. Ahmedabad: Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot addresses a public meeting while campaigning for the Gujarat …

Days after 'Gaddar' remark, Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot put up joint show for Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Both Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot are assets for Congress: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Both Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot are assets for Congress: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot are assets for the party and their ongoing power tussle will not affect the Bharat Jodo Yatra, party leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday. Then, earlier this year, lawmakers considered close to Gehlot defied the party leadership’s diktat to allow the high-command to nominate the next chief minister …

'Competition in party reflects its democracy': Rajasthan Congress on Gehlot-Pilot feud
2 years, 1 month ago

'Competition in party reflects its democracy': Rajasthan Congress on Gehlot-Pilot feud

India Today  

Rajasthan cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Sunday said, "The Bharatiya Janata Party has no right to ask any questions about our dispute. This comes after a war of words broke out between chief minister Ahsok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot as the Chief Minister called Pilot a "traitor". Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, a Congress minister, defended the …

Internal tussle: Rumblings in Rajasthan Congress after CM Gehlot attacks Pilot
2 years, 1 month ago

Internal tussle: Rumblings in Rajasthan Congress after CM Gehlot attacks Pilot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot lashed out at his rival Sachin Pilot on Thursday, calling him a traitor who cannot be made CM, prompting the former deputy CM to say the remarks were unbecoming of a senior leader, and marking yet another fractious battle to roil one of India’s last Congress-ruled states. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot …

Congress on Ashok Gehlot's gaddar jibe at Sachin Pilot: Will resolve...
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress on Ashok Gehlot's gaddar jibe at Sachin Pilot: Will resolve...

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday called for resolution of differences between warring leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot. Reacting to the Rajasthan chief minister's gaddar jibe at his adversary, All India Congress Committee general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, Shri Ashok Gehlot is a senior and experienced political leader. In an interview to NDTV, Gehlot launched his biggest attack on Pilot, whom …

‘Baseless allegations’: Pilot responds to Gehlot's ‘gaddar’ jibe
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Baseless allegations’: Pilot responds to Gehlot's ‘gaddar’ jibe

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday responded to Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's ‘gaddar' jibe at him, calling it a baseless allegations. the Congress high command cannot make Sachin Pilot the chief minister. Whatever differences he has expressed with his younger colleague Shri Sachin Pilot will be resolved in a manner that strengthens the Congress Party. Right now it is …

'Sachin Pilot a Gaddar… ₹10 crore was distributed': Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 1 month ago

'Sachin Pilot a Gaddar… ₹10 crore was distributed': Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Ashok Gehlot's angst against Sachin Pilot is out in the open again. In one of the sharpest criticism of the fellow Congress leader, the Rajasthan chief minister on Thursday called Pilot a “gaddar", during an interview with NDTV. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. Gehlot's statement comes days after Vijay Singh Bainsla, the Gurjar Arakshan …

False, Baseless Allegations: Pilot Responds on Gehlot’s ‘Traitor Can’t be CM’ Remark
2 years, 1 month ago

False, Baseless Allegations: Pilot Responds on Gehlot’s ‘Traitor Can’t be CM’ Remark

News 18  

As Sachin Pilot’s camp pushes Congress to make him the chief minister, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Thursday dismissed the demand, saying a “gaddar cannot be chief minister”. He reiterated his stand on the matter and said the Congress High Command cannot make Sachin Pilot the Chief Minister, “a man who doesn’t have 10 MLAs, who revolted against his own …

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh reacts to Ashok Gehlot's 'gaddar' jibe at Sachin Pilot
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh reacts to Ashok Gehlot's 'gaddar' jibe at Sachin Pilot

India Today  

Hours after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot trained his guns on his colleague and bete noir Sachin Pilot, calling him a traitor, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that the differences would be “resolved in a manner that strengthens Congress”. The Rajasthan chief minister also alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was involved in Pilot's rebellion, when some Congress MLAs …

'If Sachin Pilot is not made CM...': Rajasthan MLA's message to Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 2 months ago

'If Sachin Pilot is not made CM...': Rajasthan MLA's message to Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Sachin Pilot loyalist Rajendra Gudha hit out at chief minister Ashok Gehlot demanding Pilot should be made the CM. Congress MLA Divya Maderna also supported Gudha’s statement. Sharing the video of Gudha, Maderna also hit out at the bureaucracy “If Sachin Pilot isn’t made the CM, then Congress will win only MLAs who could be accommodated in an SUV,” Gudha …

Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha claims power ‘centralised with CM Ashok Gehlot’
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha claims power ‘centralised with CM Ashok Gehlot’

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan’s Sainik Kalyan minister Rajendra Gudha on Monday alleged that the political power in the state wrests with chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his office, and that one has to go to the chief minister’s residence even for the transfer of a constable. Reacting to an issue raised by food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Gudha said that …

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