Ashok Gehlot 'happy' after Rajasthan Guv calls Assembly session in Aug; targets Mayawati

Expressing happiness over Rajasthan Goverr's acceptance of his request to convene an Assembly session, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that any more delay could have resulted in furr horse-trading by BJP.

Ending a bitter political deadlock, Goverr Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday approved state government's proposal to summon Assembly session from August 14, a few hours after Gehlot sent a revised proposal to Raj Bhavan containing a response to all queries raised by Mishra. That was fourth proposal sent by Gehlot after Mishra dumped previous three on technical grounds.

"I'm happy that Goverr finally accepted my request to call Assembly session sooner as any more delay could have resulted in furr horse-trading. Everyone kws horse-trading took place but that won't affect us, we will complete our full term," a satisfied Gehlot told reporters on Thursday.

CM also extended an olive branch to rebel Congress MLAs of Sachin Pilot camp saying ir grievances can be addressed should y join party consultations at PCC (state) or AICC (high command) level.

"I still want that those unhappy MLAs should attend assembly session as y've been elected on Congress symbol. y can raise ir issues with PCC or AICC. It's my responsibility to ensure that y are seen standing with government in front of public," Gehlot said.

Over a dozen Congress legislators are camped in a Gurugram hotel in BJP-ruled Haryana who walked out with Pilot early July after former deputy CM was ousted for allegedly conspiring with BJP to topple Gehlot. veteran Congressman has vowed to hold on to power and is er to prove his majority on floor of House once it convenes next month.

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Mayawati acting under BJP pressure

In response to BSP chief Mayawati threatening to move Supreme Court if her MLAs fail to abide by a whip issued to t support Congress government in a confidence motion, Ashok Gehlot said leader is under pressure of BJP and scared of investigative ncies being tagged behind her.

"After six MLAs joined us in ir good conscience, re should t be any complaining. I think what Mayawati Ji is saying is under pressure of BJP and scare of ED, CBI, Income Tax department that BJP is using here in Rajasthan against opponents," Gehlot said.

Mayawati has alleged that after Rajasthan election results, BSP gave unconditional support of all its six MLAs to Congress but CM Gehlot intended to dam her party and refore merged MLAs with Congress 'unconstitutionally'. 

six BSP MLAs — R Gudha, Lakhan Singh, Deep Chand, JS Awana, Sandeep Kumar and Wajib Ali — have been instructed to follow whip failing which y would entail disqualification. All six MLAs had merged with Congress in September 2019, which has t been recognised by Mayawati. 

(Im: PTI)

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