Rajasthan political crisis live updates: Leave Haryana resort, return to Jaipur, Cong urges Pilot, rebel MLAs

We've seen Sachin Pilot's statement that he won't join BJP. I'd like to tell him that if you don't want that, then immediately come out of the security cover of BJP's Haryana govt, stop all conversations with them & come back to your home in Jaipur: Randeep S Surjewala, Congress

Read: Pilot involved in horse trading, says Gehlot

Speaking good English, giving good bytes and being handsome isn't everything. What is inside your heart for the country, your ideology, policies, and commitment, everything is considered: Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan CM

Calling the media the 4th arm of democracy, Gehlot said it should ensure democratic values are upheld, rather than seeking attractive headlines

Rajasthan CM Gehlot alleges attempts were made to bring down his govt by 'horse trading'

AICC leaders in-charge of states not doing their job: Veerappa Moily

Asked to comment on the political crisis in Rajasthan, the former Union Minister appeared to back Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and also hinted that rebel leader Sachin Pilot should have patiently waited for his turn. "These days many of the youngsters are encouraged in the Congress party. But at the same time there is a need for well-tested leadership because you cant just neglect the veterans also," Moily said.

Rajasthan BJP president Satish Punia meets senior party leaders

BJP's media briefing likely in the evening

We had decided the timing of our meeting based Sachin Pilot's press conference but now that it has been cancelled, I have told Vasundhara Raje ji to try to arrive here by evening: Gulab Chand Kataria, Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly

Cong doors have not closed for Pilot: Party gen secretary Pande

The Congress' doors have not closed for Sachin Pilot, the party's national general secretary and Rajasthan in-charge Avinash Pande said on Wednesday, a day after the rebel leader was removed as state deputy chief minister. Pilot has said he worked very hard to bring the Congress back in power in Rajasthan and clarified that he is not joining the BJP. "The party''s doors have not been closed for Pilot. May God give... good sense and he realises his mistake. I pray that he comes out of the elusive trap of BJP," Pande said in a tweet.

Gulab Chand Kataria, Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly speaks about possibility of floor test

"We do not feel such need as of now. If we feel the need, the party (BJP) will sit together and make a decision" Kataria said

Read: Some leaders in Rajasthan trying to fuel speculation that I am joining BJP but I am not doing so, Sachin Pilot says

Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi has issued notices to Sachin Pilot and other rebel Congress MLAs after the party sought their disqualification from the state assembly

Disqualification notices to be sent to Sachin Pilot, other MLAs for not attending CLP meet: Congress

“The notices of disqualification will be issued to all such MLAs, including Sachin Pilot, who were absent from the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting through the Speaker of legislative assembly,” AICC general secretary Avinash Pande said on Wednesday. He said the party has filed a petition before the Speaker for dismissal of such MLAs. If replies by the MLAs are not found to be justified, it is up to the Speaker to decide for action, he added.