Sachin Pilot's revolt has led the party's government in the state into a crisis situation.
Rajasthan Political Crisis Live Updates: An open revolt by Congress' number two leader in Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, has led the party's government in the state into a crisis situation. After a day of uncertainities and hectic meetings, the party packed off at least 100 MLAs to a resort in the evening, a sign that the crisis is far from over.
Earlier, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot flashed the victory sign along with Congress MLAs who attended his meeting in Jaipur, asserting that his government is safe.
The Congress has called another meeting of its MLAs at 10 am on Tuesday and invited rebel Sachin Pilot who remained cold to the overtures.
Here are the live updates on political developments in Rajasthan:
Sachin Pilot Ignores Congress Request For Meeting As Precursor To Talks
For the second day in a row, Sachin Pilot, the Deputy Chief minister of Rajasthan, stood up his party by skipping a meeting of its legislators organized at a hotel on the outskirts of Jaipur.
Mr Pilot's no-show was unaccompanied by a regrets-only message - he has reportedly made it clear that unless the "Deputy" prefix in his title is removed, he will not return to the Congress fold.
Sources say that Mr Pilot, who is at a resort near Delhi, is in contact with the BJP; 24 hours ago, he said categorically that he would not join the Prime Minister's party.
Mr Pilot, 42, claims that he has about 30 of the party's 100 MLAs on his side- and that without them, his long-standing rival, Ashok Gehlot is the Chief Minister of a minority government. Mr Gehlot yesterday brandished about a 100 MLAs at his residence and invited camera crews to witness their numbers. Read More
For the second day in a row, Sachin Pilot, the Deputy Chief minister of Rajasthan, stood up his party by skipping a meeting of its legislators organized at a hotel on the outskirts of Jaipur.
Mr Pilot's no-show was unaccompanied by a regrets-only message - he has reportedly made it clear that unless the "Deputy" prefix in his title is removed, he will not return to the Congress fold.
Sources say that Mr Pilot, who is at a resort near Delhi, is in contact with the BJP; 24 hours ago, he said categorically that he would not join the Prime Minister's party.
Mr Pilot, 42, claims that he has about 30 of the party's 100 MLAs on his side- and that without them, his long-standing rival, Ashok Gehlot is the Chief Minister of a minority government. Mr Gehlot yesterday brandished about a 100 MLAs at his residence and invited camera crews to witness their numbers. Read More
Sachin Pilot Skips Meet
Rebel Sachin Pilot has skipped the second meeting today of Rajasthan MLAs after the Congress invited him last night to "come and sort out the dispute". The seething Deputy Chief Minister has rejected the olive branch offered by his party amid reports that he is "actively talking to" the BJP.
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Rebel Sachin Pilot has skipped the second meeting today of Rajasthan MLAs after the Congress invited him last night to "come and sort out the dispute". The seething Deputy Chief Minister has rejected the olive branch offered by his party amid reports that he is "actively talking to" the BJP.
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Rajasthan Crisis: A Look At Numbers
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's numbers may have slipped to barely above the majority mark after his deputy Sachin Pilot's rebellion. The Chief Minister's supporters had claimed yesterday that he has 106 MLAs on his side, five more than the majority mark of 101 in the 200-member Rajasthan assembly.
In reality, Ashok Gehlot's supporters may have dropped to 102.
The Congress had the support of 122 MLAs, including 107 of the Congress and 15 independent members and smaller parties.
Since Sachin Pilot's revolt, a lot has changed. Two Rajasthan ministers, Vishwendra Singh and Ramesh Meena, are believed to be among the Congress MLAs that are camping in Delhi with him. Read
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's numbers may have slipped to barely above the majority mark after his deputy Sachin Pilot's rebellion. The Chief Minister's supporters had claimed yesterday that he has 106 MLAs on his side, five more than the majority mark of 101 in the 200-member Rajasthan assembly.
In reality, Ashok Gehlot's supporters may have dropped to 102.
The Congress had the support of 122 MLAs, including 107 of the Congress and 15 independent members and smaller parties.
Since Sachin Pilot's revolt, a lot has changed. Two Rajasthan ministers, Vishwendra Singh and Ramesh Meena, are believed to be among the Congress MLAs that are camping in Delhi with him. Read
Do Everything To Persuade Sachin Pilot: Kuldeep Bishnoi To Congress
Haryana's Adampur MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi on Monday urged the Congress leadership to do everything possible to persuade Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, saying his exit from the party will deal a severe blow to it.
The Congress in Rajasthan is witnessing a power tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot, upset since he was denied the Chief Minister's post after the December 2018 assembly elections.
The current crisis began Friday night when the Rajasthan Police sent a notice to Mr Pilot, asking him to record his statement over an alleged attempt to bring down the government. Read
Haryana's Adampur MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi on Monday urged the Congress leadership to do everything possible to persuade Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, saying his exit from the party will deal a severe blow to it.
The Congress in Rajasthan is witnessing a power tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot, upset since he was denied the Chief Minister's post after the December 2018 assembly elections.
The current crisis began Friday night when the Rajasthan Police sent a notice to Mr Pilot, asking him to record his statement over an alleged attempt to bring down the government. Read
Congress Values Sachin Pilot, He Should Tell His Grievances: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
The senior leader, however, said that if the action of any MLA leads to harm to Congress government then it is simply not acceptable
"I consider Sachin Pilot as one of the most talented, competent and impressive Congressmen we have. He is a friend also. We all value him in the party. He should come and air his grievances, the floor is open. All people are prepared to listen to him," Mr Singhvi told news agency ANI through videoconferencing. Read
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday said that Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot should come forward to hold talks with the top leadership about his grievances and assured that all problems will be addressed.
"I consider Sachin Pilot as one of the most talented, competent and impressive Congressmen we have. He is a friend also. We all value him in the party. He should come and air his grievances, the floor is open. All people are prepared to listen to him," Mr Singhvi told news agency ANI through videoconferencing. Read
Congress Calls Meet With Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot Amid Crisis
The Congress on Monday avoided collapse in Rajasthan after a revolt by its number two leader in the state, Sachin Pilot, but it packed off at least 100 MLAs to a resort in a sign that its crisis is far from over. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot flashed the victory sign along with Congress MLAs who attended his meeting in Jaipur, asserting that his government is safe. The party has called another meeting of legislators at 10 am on Tuesday and invited rebel Sachin Pilot who remained cold to the overtures. Read More
The Congress on Monday avoided collapse in Rajasthan after a revolt by its number two leader in the state, Sachin Pilot, but it packed off at least 100 MLAs to a resort in a sign that its crisis is far from over. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot flashed the victory sign along with Congress MLAs who attended his meeting in Jaipur, asserting that his government is safe. The party has called another meeting of legislators at 10 am on Tuesday and invited rebel Sachin Pilot who remained cold to the overtures. Read More
