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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 26, 2020, 16:43:23 IST

Rajasthan crisis live updates: No mention of floor test in Gehlot's proposal to governor

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot, in his latest proposal to the governor, has suggested calling an assembly session from July 31. Sources say, there is no mention of a floor test in the proposal. All eyes are now on the governor & his decision vis-a-vis convening an assembly session. Stay here for all live updates

16:43 (IST), Jul 26

Rajasthan state chief secretary Rajeeva Swarup and state DGP (Director General of Police) Bhupendra Yadav met Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhawan in Jaipur, today (ANI)

16:04 (IST), Jul 26

Instead of fighting Covid-19 and China, Centre conspiring to topple Congress govts: Maken

"The country is battling against the coronavirus pandemic. The countrymen are facing a severe economic crisis. More than 14 crore jobs have been lost according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Small businesses are on the verge of closure. China has taken over our territory. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi, instead of fighting the coronavirus, the economic crisis and China, is conspiring to topple Congress governments," he said.

15:04 (IST), Jul 26

Governor has received Rajasthan cabinet's revised proposal on assembly session: Sources

Rajasthan governor has received a revised proposal from the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot requesting that a session of the assembly be called on July 31, Raj Bhawan sources said on Sunday. The proposal was received late on Saturday night, they said. Governor Kalraj Mishra had on Friday sought clarifications on six points from the state government, after Congress MLAs held a five-hour dharna on the lawns of the Raj Bhawan pressing for a Vidhan Sabha session.

14:58 (IST), Jul 26

Congress launches digital campaign, accuses BJP of violating democratic traditions

The Congress launched its nationwide digital campaign, "#SpeakUpForDemocracy", on Sunday and hit out at the BJP for its "attempts to violate constitutional and democratic traditions". Congress leaders also accused the saffron party of trying to destabilise the Rajasthan government during a health emergency.

14:51 (IST), Jul 26

'Can the elected govt in Rajasthan be forced to run according to whims & fancies of those in Delhi?' Maken asks

14:49 (IST), Jul 26

Congress workers will demonstrate in front of Raj Bhavan in all states over the Rajasthan issue: Ajay Maken

14:47 (IST), Jul 26

The Modi govt has launched an assault on the Constitution & democratic processes: Maken

14:46 (IST), Jul 26

This will be a first in the nation's history that the governor refused to call an assembly session despite the incumbent govt asking for it: Ajay Maken

14:45 (IST), Jul 26

There has never been any instance of interference in the assembly Speaker's decision making process: Ajay Maken, Congress

14:44 (IST), Jul 26

Congress' Ajay Maken addresses media in Jaipur

14:43 (IST), Jul 26

Gehlot didn't mean people will enter Raj Bhawan: Rajasthan minister

"The Chief Minister had said that people will come to Raj Bhawan. He didn't mean that people will go inside it. If even one pebble is thrown at the Governor, Chief Minister Gehlot will himself face it first, Rajasthan cabinet will face it, Rajasthan Police will face it," Rajasthan minister Pratap Khachariyawas told reporters. The minister was referring to a remark by chief minister Gehlot, when he suggested if the demand for convening a session is not met, his MLAs will “not be responsible” if people gherao the Raj Bhawan.

14:31 (IST), Jul 26
 
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The Congress government is working effectively to battle against the pandemic. Even the prime minister has lauded its efforts. Then why is the BJP working towards bringing down the government? I want to say that democracy will win and the BJP's conspiracy will fail.

State Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasara 
14:30 (IST), Jul 26
 
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The Congress government in Rajasthan is trying its best to control the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also been appreciated globally. At such a time, the BJP is trying to destabilise the elected government in the state.

Congress Rajasthan in-charge Avinash Pande 
14:25 (IST), Jul 26

No mention of floor test in Rajasthan govt's proposal to governor: Sources

There is no mention of a floor test in the Rajasthan government proposal to the governor asking him to start Assembly session from July 31, said sources on Sunday. "Rajasthan government's proposal to the governor asks to start Assembly Session from July 31 and proposes discussion on coronavirus and other bills. No mention of floor test in the proposal," sources told ANI.

13:18 (IST), Jul 26

Rajasthan govt has proposed discussion on Coronavirus and other bills. There is no mention of floor test in the proposal, reports ANI.

13:06 (IST), Jul 26

Ashok Gehlot submits fresh proposal to start Rajasthan assembly session on July 31, governor says examining it.

13:02 (IST), Jul 26

Read: Rahul Gandhi asks people to 'protect democracy', launches campaign

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday appealed citizens to raise their voice to "protect democracy" and launched the party's campaign #SpeakUpForDemocracy. Taking to Twitter, the Congress leader posted a video with the caption "Let's unite in #SpeakUpForDemocracy and raise our voice to protect democracy" (translated from Hindi).

13:00 (IST), Jul 26
 
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CM had said that people will come to Raj Bhawan. It didn't mean that people will go inside it. If even one pebble is thrown at governor, CM Gehlot will himself face it first, Rajasthan cabinet will face it, Rajasthan Police will face it.

Pratap Khachariyawas, Rajasthan minister 
12:58 (IST), Jul 26
 
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Governor Kalraj Mishra is not a BJP worker, he is the Head of Rajasthan govt. It is our moral and legal right to go to the Head's house to tell him of our problems, request him to protect law and demand for our rights.

Pratap Khachariyawas, Rajasthan minister (ANI) 
12:57 (IST), Jul 26

Congress MLAs perform yoga at Hotel Fairmont in Jaipur, reports ANI.

Congress MLAs supporting CM Ashok Gehlot are staying at the hotel.

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