New Delhi: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday (November 2, 2022) urged his new party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to take “action” against those instigating the recent political crisis in Rajasthan. The former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan said that only 13 months are left for the assembly elections in the state and whatever decisions are to be taken, like the CLP meeting, the AICC will take them very soon.
In the process of nomination for the Congress President’s election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had to opt out of the Congress Legislature Party meeting due to non-attendance of several party MLAs who supported him.
“Congress is an old party… I request the new president to take action against indiscipline,” Pilot said.
“As far as Rajasthan is concerned, the CLP meeting convened on September 25 could not take place. AICC considered it a case of indiscipline… Rules are same for all. Therefore, if indiscipline occurred and reply was given, action would be taken. I believe party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will take a decision soon.’
Notices were issued to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal, Chief Whip and PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi and RTDC President Dharmendra Rathore after the MLAs of the Ashok Gehlot camp did not attend the CLP meeting on September 25 and protested against any move by the party. Parallel meeting was held at his residence. To make Sachin Pilot the new Chief Minister.
In July 2020, the then Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, along with 18 of his supporting MLAs, revolted against Gehlot’s leadership.
Meanwhile, the pilot also commented Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Ashok Gehlot at an event on Tuesday and said it was “interesting” and “should not be taken lightly”.