Published 16:40 IST, August 14th 2020
CM Ashok Gehlot wins trust vote with 123 MLAs' support, ending the Rajasthan govt crisis
Empowered with the return of Sachin Pilot and his 18 MLAs, CM Ashok Gehlot, on Friday won the trust vote moved by Congress, ending the month-long crisis
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Empowered with return of Sachin Pilot and his 18 MLAs, CM Ashok Gehlot, on Friday won trust vote moved by Congress, ending month-long crisis of government. Gehlot government proved its majority with support of 123 MLAs while BJP h only 75 MLAs to oppose it. Rajasthan CM lashed out at BJP over its 'attempts to topple a democratically-elected government'. Talking about Sachin Pilot's failed rebellion, he said that return of rebels back into Congress folds surprised only Amit Shah and BJP.
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Congress wins trust vote
Revelling in victory, ex-Deputy CM Sachin Pilot said that confidence vote in CM Gehlot has 'put a full stop on all suspicions that were rising'. Assuring that all his issues will be dressed by party, he said that a romap will be anunced time. Pilot currently holds post in Gehlot government or party and is only a Congress member.
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Pilot sidelined in Assembly
In a blatant attempt to sideline ex-Deputy CM Sachin Pilot, he was allocated a seat close to opposition inste of his usual seat next to CM Ashok Gehlot. Inspite of pointed snub, Pilot remarked, "When I entered Assembly at 11.30 am today, I found my seat here. When I would sit re, I was a part of government and safe. I understand that this is border and most powerful warrior is sent to border."
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Pilot returns to Congress
On Monday, Pilot and 18 rebel MLAs returned to Congress after Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met with him, agreeing to appoint a 3-member panel to probe into Sachin Pilot's demands. While sources h reported that Gehlot camp is dissatisfied with Pilot and his rebel MLAs' return, Pilot has maintained that he h only highlighted certain governance issues and re was friction in party. Congress held a CLP meeting on Thursday and decided to move a 'motion of confidence' supporting Ashok Gehlot in Assembly on Friday, opposing BJP's -confidence motion.
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Pilot & his MLAs rebelled when Rajasthan's Special Operations Group (SOG) issued tice to Pilot in connection with alleged involvement of BJP leers for toppling state government with BJP members. In response, Pilot and 18 MLAs arrived in Delhi, reducing Congress' numbers from 107 to 88. Though Gehlot has submitted a letter of 102 MLAs, Congress also sacked Pilot as Deputy CM, PCC chief and cabinet posts. This move has been challenged in Rajasthan High Court, which has ordered to maintain status-quo staying any action against 19 rebel MLAs till next hearing.
16:40 IST, August 14th 2020