Rajasthan Crisis LIVE Updates: Congress Plans Nationwide Protests Against BJP's 'Anti-Democratic Actions'

Raj Police Seeks CCTV Footage, Guest List from Manesar Hotel to Trace MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma | In their search for Sachin Pilot-loyalist MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma, accused of attempting to topple the Congress government in Rajasthan, the police's Special Operation Group has sought CCTV footage and guest list from a Manesar hotel to trace him. The SOG has registered an FIR against Bhanwarlal Sharma, Gajendra Singh and one Sanjay Jain on the basis of a complaint lodged by Congress Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi who had submitted audio clips as evidence of them plotting to bring down the government.

Congress to Take Rajasthan Battle to Other States, Hold Protests on Monday against BJP's 'Anti-democratic Actions' | The Congress will launch nationwide protests in front of different Raj Bhavans against the BJP's "anti-democratic and anti-constitutional actions" as the party remains locked in a political crisis in Rajasthan. The ruling Congress in the state has accused the BJP of attempting to topple its government. Before the protests, the Congress will organise a nationwide online campaign called “Speak Up for Democracy” on July 26 from 10 am onward. State units have been asked to ensure the participation of party leaders, MPs, MLAs and other functionaries by way of posting videos and posts on different social media platforms highlighting the issue, said the party in a statement. READ MORE

The Congress ended its sit-in after five hours after getting an assurance from the governor that he will go by the constitutional provisions on summoning an assembly session. Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria demanded Gehlot's resignation. Asked if the BJP had sought President's rule in the state, he said no such demand was raised.

RECAP | On Friday, Congress MLAs had squatted on the lawns of the Raj Bhawan for five hours, demanding that Governor Kalraj Mishra should summon a session of the Vidhan Sabha. According to the party's statement, Gehlot told the CLP that it was fight to save democracy. He said the strategy for the future will be planned after taking the feedback from the MLAs.

RECAP | A day after leading a dharna at the Raj Bhawan in Rajasthan, Chief Minister had said if necessary Congress MLAs will meet the President and hold a sit-in outside the prime minister's home to settle the crisis in the state. At a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), Gehlot indicated that the plan was to have a floor test to prove that the majority of Congress MLAs and allies are with him in the tussle for power. The CLP meeting was held at the hotel where the MLAs in the Gehlot camp are holed up.

BJP Demands Gehlot's Resignation, Says Congress Has Created 'Atmosphere of Anarchy' in Rajasthan | A delegation of the opposition BJP met Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the ruling Congress of creating an "atmosphere of anarchy" in the state. The Rajasthan BJP also submitted a memorandum to Mishra saying the "Chief Minister's threat suggesting 'gherao' of Raj Bhavan and expressing an inability of ensuring security is a clear violation under IPC Section 124". The BJP said the comment was an attempt to "terrorise" the governor's office. (image: ANI)

Cong to Protest Outside Raj Bhavans Across Country Tomorrow | Accusing the BJP of subjugating democracy, the Congress will be holding protests outside different Raj Bhavans across the country on July 27 against the saffron party's alleged attempts to topple its democratically elected governments. All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal alleged in a statement that the very basic constitutional and democratic frame of the nation is facing an unprecedented attack from the BJP.

Cong to Run Digital Campaign against BJP at 10 AM | The Congress has decided to run a nationwide digital campaign -- 'Speak Up For Democracy' -- on Sunday against the BJP's "attempts to violate constitutional and democratic values and tradition", says a party leader. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Avinash Pande said the campaign will start at 10 am today. In a video message on Saturday night, he said the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh government was toppled by the BJP and now it was "conspiring to do the same in Rajasthan".