Congress's Sachin Pilot, back in Rajasthan after ending his month-long revolt against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, said today that he had "no hard feelings" and was no longer part of the state government but expected the "head of the family" to resolve issues and take everyone along.
"I have not asked for any post. I have only said there should be no vendetta politics against the MLAs who are returning to the fold," Sachin Pilot said on the 18 rebels who stayed away from Rajasthan, like him.
Mr Pilot, 42, who revolted against the Chief Minister after being summoned in allegations of bribing Congress MLAs to defect, dropped his rebellion after meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra yesterday. All he apparently got from the leadership was an assurance that the grievances of the rebels would be heard by a three-member committee that includes Priyanka Gandhi.The Congress on Monday claimed a dramatic "breakthrough" in resolving the Rajasthan crisis. Rebel Congress leader and former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, "expressed his grievances" and he and the Gandhis had a "frank and conclusive discussion", senior leader KC Venugopal said.
Asked about the Chief Minister's claim that the two had not spoken for 18 months, Mr Pilot said: "He said a lot of things and I don't want to counter them. Airing you views within the party is not a revolt and I will keep raising issues."
Here are the highlights on the Rajasthan crisis:
"Was Offended And Hurt By Name-Calling," Sachin Pilot Tells NDTV#NDTVExclusive | "You can disagree, dislike and can even take political action but you don't use a language like that": @SachinPilot, Congress leader on Ashok Gehlot's comments pic.twitter.com/c1TcFAU9c4
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
#NDTVExclusive | "You need space, self-respect and dignity to be able to work, that was lacking": @SachinPilot, Congress leader pic.twitter.com/bPYbawKeko
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
#NDTVExclusive | "There has to be collective participation in leadership roles in Rajasthan which, to my mind, wasn't happening": @SachinPilot, Congress leader pic.twitter.com/O4sYfHrZBM
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
#NDTVExclusive | "I felt hurt when I was served the notice through the SOG of the police of sedition charge": @SachinPilot, Congress leader pic.twitter.com/MsQQvqJCuG
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
Watch | "I have always respected my elders, will keep doing so": Sachin Pilot on Ashok Gehlot pic.twitter.com/1akO3yz5pt
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
Watch | "I don't have any negative thoughts regarding anyone": Sachin Pilot on Ashok Gehlot's comments on him pic.twitter.com/UyLCJNHeMQ
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
"Airing your views within the party, trying to address issues of governance, trying to do better, is not a revolt," said Sachin Pilot
Watch | "Airing your views within the party, trying to address issues of governance, trying to do better, is not a revolt": Sachin Pilot pic.twitter.com/rwBN9DITkB
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
Watch | "We are fully committed to working for the betterment of the people": Sachin Pilot pic.twitter.com/HMYwtpD4Nq
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
Watch | "Chief Minister is the head of the government. I understand he will realise his responsibility and work will be done in the coming time": Sachin Pilot pic.twitter.com/OriQZvn1rD
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
Watch | "I have not demanded any position in the party. My relationship with all the party leaders is healthy and will remain the same way": Sachin Pilot pic.twitter.com/fi5Zd1tF6b
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 11, 2020
#WATCH Jaipur: Supporters of Congress leader Sachin Pilot raise slogans & welcome him, as he returns to #Rajasthan
- ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
He met Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi yesterday. A three-member committee formed for redressal of the issues raised by him and some MLAs of the party pic.twitter.com/SQVGY49SZB
Truce Done, Sachin Pilot Back To Jaipur; Upset Ashok Gehlot In JaisalmerA three-member committee has been formed by Congress after issues raised by me and some MLAs. The issues we raised were of importance. There is no place for malice or personal enmity in politics: Sachin Pilot #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/V5LAeNigGp
- ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
Rajasthan
- Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) August 11, 2020
Countdown to August 14
Ghar Wapsi ensured
Ghelot has endured
BJP is floored
But opportunism " uncured "
I thank Smt Sonia Ji, @RahulGandhi Ji, @priyankagandhi Ji & @INCIndia leaders for noting & addressing our grievances.I stand firm in my belief & will continue working for a better India, to deliver on promises made to the people of Rajasthan & protect democratic values we cherish pic.twitter.com/kzS4Qi1rnm
- Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 10, 2020
