No space for 'corrupt' and corruption in politics; never insulted CM Ashok Gehlot: Sachin Pilot

JAIPUR: Amid long-running fued with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday said that there should not be a space for corrupt politics in Rajasthan and India.
Pilot made the remarks at an event to pay tributes to his father Rajesh Pilot on his death anniversary in Dausa, where he also unveiled a statue of his father.

However, amid intense speculation that he may announce his own party or his future plans at the programme, Pilot did not make any such announcement.
"There should not be a space for 'corrupt' and corruption in politics in Rajasthan and India. If youth is disappointed, the country can never develop," said Pilot in a veiled attack at Ashok Gehlot-led state government.
Stating that he always speak about the welfare of youth in the country, Pilot said, "I am extremely thankful to all for coming here in large numbers."
"Helping the students won't make us bankrupt. We should always help needy people," he added.
I oppose the former BJP CM Vasundhara Raje 365 days but never use derogatory words against her, said Pilot, adding, "never insulted CM Ashok Gehlot."
"If there is something lacking in our governance, then without blaming others we should rectify it. I didn't put forward my demands to defame someone...raising your opinion is very important in politics," Pilot said.
Last week, in a bid to defuse the tensions, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had held marathon discussions with Gehlot and Pilot.
Gehlot and Pilot have been engaged in a power tussle since the Congress formed government in the state in 2018.