If the Gehlot government goes through a power test\, then BTP will have this strategy

If the Gehlot government goes through a power test, then BTP will have this strategy

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The Tribal Party of India (BTP) has asked its two MLAs to remain neutral amid the ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan. The party has issued a whip for both the MLAs to vote in favor of neither the Congress nor the BJP during the floor test. The party has asked both MLAs to vote for neither Ashok Gehlot nor Sachin Pilot and both members have been asked to remain neutral.


Ashok Gehlot's group is considering BTP MLAs as supporters of the government. The party had voted in support of the Congress party candidate during the Rajya Sabha elections held last month. However, one of the two MLAs has spoken of continuing the support in favor of the government.

Party President Maheshbhai C. Vasava issued a whip for both the MLAs that if there is a power test in the house, 'you will neither vote for the Congress, nor vote for the BJP at the same time, nor will the BJP vote in the legislative assembly. You will vote for Ashok Gehlot. Nor will you vote for Sachin Pilot and both of you will remain neutral.

State in-charge of the party Ramesh Bhai Vasava said that if the MLAs do not accept the whip, then disciplinary action will be taken against them. Both the MLAs were present at the Congress Legislature Party meeting held on Monday at the Chief Minister's residence. BTP MLA Ram Prasad said that our support to the government will continue. The two MLAs were also present at the hotel along with other MLAs.

On the other hand, the CPI (M) condemned the efforts to destabilize the government and said that it is a murder of democracy.

CPI (M) leader Amra Ram said that ever since the BJP government was formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, democracy, constitution and secularism have been under attack. He toppled the elected government in Madhya Pradesh and misusing CBI, ED, Income Tax department has become a routine for BJP.

Congress leaders are considering the CPI-M MLAs as their supporters. A party leader said that if needed, a decision will be taken to support the Ashok Gehlot government, which will be announced later.