Rajasthan Crisis LIVE Updates: Cong Resolution Targets 'Anti-party Elements' as Gehlot and MLAs Move to Hotel

Bharatiya Tribal Party Directs MLAs to Refrain from Voting in Floor Test | The Bharatiya Tribal Party instructed its two MLAs in the Rajasthan Assembly to refrain from voting in favour of neither the BJP nor Congress during floor test.

Never Wanted a Coup to Fail More: Omar Abdullah | Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah has weighed in on the political crisis, albeit without naming any of the participants. In what can only be construed as Abdullah giving his take on the power tussle between CM Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot, he posted a single line fleet on Twitter saying, “I have never wanted a coup to fail more.” Read full report here

Some Cong MLAs Return Home from Manesar | Some Congress MLAs from Rajasthan supporting Sachin Pilot who were staying at a five-star hotel in Manesar have now returned home, sources were quoted as saying by IANS. According to sources, these MLAs had supported Pilot on a leadership change in the state, but on reaching the hotel, were allegedly told that the Gehlot government would have to be dislodged, and a new dispensation led by the BJP come in its place. However, some of them were not keen on this as they wanted to change the CM but not join the BJP.

Raj Minister Expresses Support for Pilot | Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Ramesh Meena says, "I am with Sachin Pilot."

20 MLAs Skipped CLP Meet | As many as 20 MLAs did not attend the Congress Legislative Party meeting held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence today.

'Gehlot Govt Must Prove Majority in Assembly' | The Ashok Gehlot government does not have the numbers they claim. The CM’s back garden is not the place to prove majority, it is done in the Assembly. If they have numbers as claimed, why not do a head count and take them to the Governor instead of moving them to hotel?: Sources close to Sachin Pilot tell ANI.

Like Father, Like Son | Pilot has proved that he is a chip off the old block. Several years ago, his father Rajesh Pilot took on the Congress old guard and won. The wheel has come full circle, with his son and political heir raising the flag of rebellion. Pilot Sr was a great believer in inner-party democracy and had the self-confidence to stand up to the party leadership. Sachin displays the same courage of conviction, although there are differences in approach and style. Read Bhavdeep Kang's opinion piece here

Pilot to Not Join BJP | Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot is not joining the BJP, sources close to him were quoted as saying by ANI.

Confident Pilot Will Not Quit Party: Shivakumar | Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar hoped Sachin Pilot would remain in the party. "As Pilot is a sincere Congressman, he will not quit the party. I am confident he will remain in the party and resolve the issues amicably," Shivakumar said. "The BJP is continuing its Operation Kamal agenda to destabilise governments of opposition parties through undemocratic means. Though it does not have numbers, it is trying to break our party and take away some of our MLAs to form its government even in Rajasthan," alleged Shivakumar.

Congress MLAs arrive at the Fairmont Hotel in Jaipur:

#Rajasthan: MLAs arrive at Hotel Fairmont in Jaipur, after attending Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence. https://t.co/fuL74N0yYY pic.twitter.com/eHFDHrDgKc

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020

No Meeting between Rahul Gandhi & Sachin Pilot | There will be no meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Sachin Pilot. Sources close to Pilot said that the party will wait and watch for few days if Ashok Gehlot claims 107 MLAs and the Pilot camp insists they have more than 20.

Gehlot, Cong MLAs Reach Hotel | Rajasthan Congress MLAs reached a a hotel after their meeting at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's official residence on Monday. "All is well," minister Mamta Bhupesh said before boarding one of the buses. Gehlot also boarded one of the buses. Read full article here

"Ashok Gehlot must immediately call for a floor test, prove his majority, save Rajasthan the drama and get on with the business of governance," says BJP leader Amit Malviya.

In which case, Ashok Gehlot must immediately call for a floor test, prove his majority, save Rajasthan the drama and get on with the business of governance.

But if he is herding his MLAs to a resort, then clearly he doesn’t have the numbers and is merely delaying the inevitable. https://t.co/ltLNkLFBkn

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) July 13, 2020

Rajasthan Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh posts a collage of four photos on his Twitter handle, showing state Deputy CM Sachin Pilot's struggle.

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— Vishvendra Singh Bharatpur (@vishvendrabtp) July 13, 2020

The resolution passed at the Congress Legislative Party meet reads, "This meet urges that strict disciplinary action be taken against any office bearer or member of Legislative Party who indulges in activities against the Congress government or gets involved in any conspiracy."

Resolution Passed at CLP Meet | This ripping off of democracy by BJP is an insult to the eight crore people of Rajasthan. They will not accept it. The CLP meet expresses its confidence in Congress President Sonia Gandhi and leader Rahul Gandhi, and unanimously supports the government led by Ashok Gehlot. 

Pilot Likely to Meet Rahul Gandhi | Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot likely to meet Congress Rahul Gandhi later today.

CLP Meeting Concludes With Statement | A statement issued by the Congress after the CLP meeting amid the ongoing political slugfest in Rajasthan, blames the BJP of being insecure of the good governance of the state government, and of it trying to horse trade MLAs and destroy democracy. The MLAs express their support to the party leadership and high-command.

Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi Speak to Sachin Pilot | Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka spoke to Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot.

Ashok Gehlot Leaves for Hotel With MLAs | Rajasthan Chief MInister Ashok Gehlot has also left for the hotel along with the MLAs in support of his government.

#Rajasthan : Buses, carrying MLAs, leave from the residence of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting concluded. One of the MLAs says, "All is well." pic.twitter.com/shZGBXlHQN

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020

Congress has 107 MLAs in the 200-member assembly which includes six Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislators who had jumped ship to join the ruling party.

CLP Meeting Concludes | Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting has now concluded.

#Rajasthan : Buses seen outside the residence of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Jaipur.

Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting is underway here, 107 MLAs present at the meet. pic.twitter.com/0D2gayciYG

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2020

107 MLAs Present at CLP Meeting | A total of 107 MLAs are present at the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Rajasthan's Jaipur, CM Ashok Gehlot's media advisor confirms to ANI.

MLAs to be Shifted in a Resort | The MLAs in support of CM Ashok Gehlot will be shifted to a resort, News18 reports.

Buses Parked Outside CM Gehlot's Residence | Buses can be seen parked out Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence, amid the ongoing CLP meeting.

A Recap | The power tussle within the Rajasthan government turned into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot threatened to exit the party claiming that he had the support of 30 Congress MLAs and Independents – enough to drive Congress out of power in the state.

WATCH | BJP Source: No Commitment Made To Sachin Pilot, Fmr CM Vasundhara Raje Yet To be Consulted

Ajay Maken Says Gehlot Govt is Stable | Congress leader Ajay Maken says that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has the support of 109 MLAs, and that the government was stable and in majority. He says a report has been sent to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi Speaks to CM Gehlot Over Phone | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot amid the ongoing political crisis in the state.

After Intervention of Priyanka Gandhi, Talks With Pilot Begin Again | After the intervention of Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, talks with Sachin Pilot have begun, again. The Party high-command is worried by the political upheaval in the state.