"I would like to make it clear that I have no plans to join the BJP," says Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot, whose rebellion has pushed the Congress government in Rajasthan to the brink, said today that he is not joining the BJP and is still a Congress man. "I am not joining the BJP. I would like to make it clear that I have no plans to join the BJP. Attempts to link me to the BJP are to malign me in the eyes of the Congress high-command," Sachin Pilot told NDTV, pointing out that he had worked hard to defeat the BJP.
Sachin Pilot has cancelled a press conference he was to address today. This morning, the Congress initiated moves to disqualify Sachin Pilot and other dissident Rajasthan MLAs for anti-party activities. Nineteen rebels have been issued notice by the assembly Speaker.
Here are the live updates on political developments in Rajasthan:
Congress party puts notice at MLA Hemaram Choudhary's residence in Gudamalani, Barmer in Rajasthan for not attending the recent Congress Legislative Party meetings.
Emphasis On Gandhis In Seemingly New Approach By Sachin Pilot, Congress
As he proclaimed "I am still a Congressman" this morning, Sachin Pilot appeared to be making an outreach to the Gandhis, stressing that chatter of him joining the BJP is an exercise "to malign him with the Gandhis." Sources in the party said that his shutting down talk of a BJP move has had the desired effect and that Congress leaders are not averse to lowering the pitch.
Read Here Sachin Pilot was made an MP, a Central Minister, Rajasthan Party Chief and Deputy Chief Minister, what is his age? He is still young, he should have some patience. His actions have been against the party discipline. These youngsters do not have patience, says Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.
Rajasthan Congress in-charge Avinash Pande on Wednesday informed that a notice has been issued to Sachin Pilot and 18 other party members for not attending Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meetings.
"Not Joining BJP, Attempt To Malign Me Before Gandhis": Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot, whose rebellion has left the Congress teetering on another cliff-edge in a matter of three months, said today that he is not joining the BJP and still remains a Congress man.
Read Here Congress leader Sanjay Jha says his loyalty is to the ideology of the party and not to any individual or family.
Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot is expected to address a press briefing today.
Disqualification Notice To Sachin Pilot, Other Rebel Congress MLAs
The Congress today initiated moves to disqualify Sachin Pilot and other dissident Rajasthan MLAs for anti-party activities. Nineteen rebels have been issued notice by the assembly Speaker and asked to respond by Friday. The move is likely to give the Congress government in Rajasthan an advantage by bringing the majority-mark down in a floor test. Sachin Pilot, whose rebellion has pushed the Congress government to the edge, is likely to address the media later today.
Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot makes changes to his Twitter profile, identifies himself as MLA from Tonk Assembly and Former Minister of IT, Telecom and Corporate Affairs.
Vasundhara Raje To Attend Key BJP Meet Today Amid Congress Crisis
Vasundhara Raje -- the tallest leader of the BJP in Rajasthan -- is expected to make a late entry into the four-day-old political battleground tomorrow. The former Chief Minister -- believed to be out of Jaipur for the last three days -- is expected to attend a crucial strategy session of the BJP tomorrow, sources told NDTV.
Read Here Sachin Pilot Is Now Ex Deputy Chief Minister
The Congress government in Rajasthan is on the brink just three months after the party lost Madhya Pradesh. Rebel leader Sachin Pilot was sacked as Deputy Chief Minister and removed as state party chief after he skipped two meetings of MLAs despite the leadership reaching out to him several times. Two more ministers who have joined him in his revolt were also dropped.
