12 Sachin Pilot loyalists to camp in Gujarat resort

Gujarat is likely to play a part in the messy Rajasthan political drama with reports claiming that at least 12 Congress MLAs from Rajasthan, all Sachin Pilot loyalists, are going to be shifted to a resort near Bavla in Ahmedabad district.

Till mid-July the MLAs camped at a resort near Manesar town of Delhi National Capital Region. Now, a safe place is being explored where they can be shifted and the Bavla resort is the top choice. Rajasthan is witnessing political crisis following former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot’s rebellion with 18 loyalists in tow.

Highly placed sources said, “The special Assembly session of Rajasthan is scheduled this month and it is a very sensitive time. The MLAs of the Pilot camp are likely to be shifted at a lavish resort near Bavla in Ahmedabad.

The resort is owned by a renowned builder and active BJP worker.” However, sources said, “It is uncertain when they will land here as decision to that effect will be taken at the ‘top level’.”

Earlier, it was decided to camp the MLAs at a newly-built resort near Sasan-Gir, but since the place is far from Rajasthan, the resort around 40 km from Ahmedabad has been decided as the best option. It will be easier to commute between Rajasthan to this resort.

Meanwhile, state BJP president CR Paatil said he is not aware about any such development. “Tell me first as and when you know about it (arrival of Congress MLAs). I am not aware or informed about such things,” said Paatil, while talking to Mirror.

There will be a special Rajasthan Assembly session on August 14 when CM Ashok Gehlot will prove his majority. After Haryana, Gujarat is the nearest place from Rajasthan.