Top Cong Leaders Interact Sachin Pilot Amid Hope of Rays
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rebel Congress leader, Sachin Pilot, has met the senior Congress leaders,
including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, amidst indications of a
possible breakthrough. Pilot took such a step ahead of the assembly session in Rajasthan,
scheduled from August 14, 2020.
Credible insiders revealed that the
meeting took place on Monday evening at the residence of Rahul Gandhi and a
"positive outcome" was expected. They confirmed to a news agency that
Pilot has been in touch with the top Congress leadership and a formula for his
return was being worked out.
According to sources close to Pilot, the
meeting lasted for about two hours and the Pilot camp was assured that all
issues raised by them will be resolved. Meanwhile, party sources said Pilot has
been in touch with the top Congress leadership and a formula for his return was
being worked out. They said among the options, one possible agreement discussed
during the meeting was favorable voting by Pilot and MLAs loyal to him in case
of a trust vote during the upcoming Rajasthan assembly session. Pilot and 18
other MLAs have rebelled against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in
Rajasthan, leading to Pilot's sacking as deputy chief minister and state party
chief. Party sources add that some of the rebel MLAs has also been in touch
with the Congress leadership in the last few days.
Sources also claimed that one of the MLAs
was back to the Congress fold after being in touch with the party leaders.
Other MLAs are likely to meet top party leadership soon and discuss their
issues, they added. The Congress had a total of 107 MLAs in the 200-member
Rajasthan assembly. This includes 6 MLAs who were previously with the BSP. Pilot
and other rebel MLAs would face disqualification in case they defied the
Congress whip on the floor of the house.
