Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Sachin Pilot with a rushed move

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Gehlot had said that he is ready to continue as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan even if he becomes the Congress president. However, the High Command has clarified that it will not accept dual status.

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First Published Sep 24, 2022, 8:32 AM IST

Delhi: In case of Ashok Gehlot becoming the Congress President, Sachin Pilot with hasty moves regarding the post of Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The High Command had decided to make Sachin Pilot the Chief Minister in the vacancy of Gehlot. Sachin Tendulkar met Rajasthan MLAs and sought their support. Sachin also met Speaker CP Joshi, who is close to Gallot and his nominee. At the same time, Gehlot made it clear that he has no desire for power. The desire to serve the people of Rajasthan was misconceived. No matter what position you reach, the desire of Rajasthan is in your mind. But Gehlot also responded that the media portrays it as power hungry.

Earlier, Gehlot had said that he was ready to continue as the chief minister of Rajasthan even if he became the Congress president. However, the High Command has clarified that it will not accept dual status. It was then that Sachin decided to make Pilot the Chief Minister. Gehlot had expressed displeasure over Sachin Pilot becoming the chief minister. The High Command also rejected Gehlot’s demand to make his nominee the Chief Minister.

The high command also reckons that if Sachin ignores Pilot in the event of Gehlot’s resignation, the party will face a severe setback in the state. Gehlot and Sachin Pilot are the two dominant factions in the Rajasthan Congress. Sachin Pilot had earlier made a rebellious move by running for the post of Chief Minister. The high command resolved the issue by giving the post of PCC chairman.

The entire Congress is unhappy with Gehlot’s move with an ulterior motive to prevent Sachin Pilot from becoming the Chief Minister. Group 23 leaders pointed out that Gehlot’s position was against that of Udaipur Chintan Shibir who had taken a stand against dual status. Leaders also say that the party needs a full-time president.

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Last Updated Sep 24, 2022, 8:36 AM IST

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