Sachin Pilot Move To Add The Centre To Case Could Delay Verdict

Sachin Pilot and other rebel Congress leaders may find out today whether they can be disqualified by the Speaker as the Rajasthan High Court pronounces its verdict on their petition a day after the Supreme Court said the "voice of dissent" cannot be suppressed in a democracy. The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stop the High Court from delivering the verdict that is likely to impact the revolt-hit Congress government in Rajasthan. But in a twist that may delay the verdict, team Pilot has asked the High Court to make the centre a party in the case. The rebels want the centre to weigh in on whether the anti-defection law applies to their case. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday said he was confident of his majority and an assembly session would be called "very soon".