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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 17, 2020, 12:23:35 IST

Rajasthan political crisis live updates: Cong suspends two MLAs, says Sachin Pilot must come clean on 'providing MLAs' list to BJP'

The tussle in Rajasthan Congress has now landed in court, with Sachin PIlot and 18 other MLAs challenging their disqualification by the Assembly Speaker. The Rajasthan HC will hear their amended petition today. Stay with TOI for all the updates.

12:23 (IST), Jul 17
 
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There were two complaints from Mahesh Joshi (Congress leader), it is with respect to the audio that went viral yesterday. We registered 2 FIRs under section 124A and 120B. The veracity of clip to be investigated. Sanjay Jain was interrogated yesterday, he was called today also. Presently we are trying to ascertain some facts from him

Ashoke Rathore, ADG Special Operations Group (SOG), Rajasthan 
12:12 (IST), Jul 17
 
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What happened today was shameful for the politics of Rajasthan. Chief minister's residence becoming a centre of fake audio and attempting character assassination of leaders. Attempts have been made to drag Central ministers in the matter

Satish Poonia, Rajasthan BJP president 
11:25 (IST), Jul 17

FIR filed against Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat

10:47 (IST), Jul 17
 
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I have complained to Special Operations Group (SOG) seeking an investigation, registration of case and appropriate action

Mahesh Joshi, Congress Chief Whip 
10:25 (IST), Jul 17

Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia trashes allegations by Cong's Randeep Surjewala, calls audio tapes 'fake'

10:18 (IST), Jul 17

Surjewala said SOG would verify the authenticity of the audio clips

10:18 (IST), Jul 17

Dudi declined to reveal who contacted him but said he would give details to SOG

10:18 (IST), Jul 17

Cong MLA Chetan Dudi claimed his name has appeared in the audio clips and he too was lured to collude with BJP but he refused

10:10 (IST), Jul 17

We also demand that Congress MLA Bhanwar Lal Sharma and BJP leader Sanjay Jain should also be booked. It should also be probed as to who arranged the 'black money' to bribe MLAs & who were given the bribe: Randeep Surjewala

10:07 (IST), Jul 17

Sachin Pilot should come forward and make his stand public on the allegations of providing MLAs' list to BJP: Randeep Surjewala

09:51 (IST), Jul 17

BJP has breached trust of people. Audio clip reveals horse trading deal: Cong leader Randeep Surjewala on Rajasthan crisis

09:49 (IST), Jul 17

I hold that family in great esteem whose members have sacrificed their lives for the country: Rajasthan Cong chief GS Dotasra

09:46 (IST), Jul 17

Modi govt and BJP 'conspiring' to grab power instead of fighting coronavirus pandemic: Randeep Surjewala in Jaipur

09:44 (IST), Jul 17

Congress suspends MLAs Bhanwar Lal Sharma and Vishvendra Singh from primary membership of party pending investigations

09:43 (IST), Jul 17

Congress demands probe to find out if Central ministers are also involved in the 'plot' against Gehlot govt

09:42 (IST), Jul 17

Congress demands FIR against Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat for indulging in efforts to topple Rajasthan govt

09:39 (IST), Jul 17

Voices of Gajendra Lal, Bhanwar Lal on tape, Surjewala says

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