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Rajasthan political crisis live updates: Sachin Pilot thanks his supporters; Gehlot holds cabinet meet

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 15, 2020, 01:03:51 IST

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Rajasthan political crisis live updates: Sachin Pilot thanks his supporters; Gehlot holds cabinet meet

Sachin Pilot and MLAs loyal to him stayed away from the CLP meeting in Jaipur today. Soon after, the Congress announced that Pilot has been removed as deputy CM and PCC chief. Stay with TOI for all the updates

21:11 (IST) Jul 13

With a majority of 109 for in Rajasthan under Ashok Gehlot, all our MLAs gave their support letter. They have failed BJP's attempts: Randeep Surjewala

21:08 (IST) Jul 13

To discuss political situation another Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meet will be held here at 10 am tomorrow. We request Sachin Pilot & all MLAs to come, we'll also give them in writing. We've requested them to come & discuss the situation: RS Surjewala, Congress.

21:04 (IST) Jul 13

Rajasthan Congress MLAs to meet again tomorrow at 10am

20:41 (IST) Jul 13

Bhartiya Tribal Party won't support Ashok Gehlot in case of a floor test. The party has two MLAs in the assembly

20:35 (IST) Jul 13

Do everything to persuade Sachin Pilot, Kuldeep Bishnoi urges Congress leadership

Haryana's Adampur MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi on Monday urged the Congress leadership to do everything possible to persuade Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, saying his exit from the party will deal a severe blow to it.

19:08 (IST) Jul 13

Congress govt in Rajasthan should go: BJP

Asked about speculations that the BJP may support the Pilot camp from outside, party state president Satish Poonia said that "we have all options open" and a decision would be taken based on how the situation evolves and as per the directions of the central leadership.Poonia said that young leaders have always been "neglected and side-lined" in the Congress. Pilot had worked for five years to strengthen the Congress but he was neglected, Poonia added.

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18:49 (IST) Jul 13

Read: Pilot not joining BJP, CM's back garden not place to prove majority, say sources close to deputy CM

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17:40 (IST) Jul 13

I am with Sachin Pilot: Rajasthan cabinet minister Ramesh Meena to ANI

17:37 (IST) Jul 13

20 MLAs didn't attend the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting today, reports ANI

17:37 (IST) Jul 13

Sources close to Sachin Pilot: Ashok Gehlot government doesn’t have numbers they claim. CM’s back garden isn't the place to prove majority, it’s done in assembly. If they have numbers as claimed then why not do a head count, take them to Guv instead of moving them to hotel?

17:34 (IST) Jul 13

Read: Congress MLAs holed up in Jaipur hotel, doors still open for Sachin Pilot

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17:26 (IST) Jul 13

Sachin Pilot is not joining BJP, say sources close to him

Pilot's open revolt against the state leadership had fueled speculations that the Rajasthan deputy chief minister might join the BJP. There were unconfirmed reports last night that Pilot is likely to meet BJP chief J P Nadda.

16:42 (IST) Jul 13

MLAs reach hotel after CLP meet

#Rajasthan: MLAs arrive at Hotel Fairmont in Jaipur, after attending Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting at Ch… https://t.co/hUot0NjngG
— ANI (@ANI) 1594638212000

16:20 (IST) Jul 13

CLP passes resolution expressing faith in leadership of CM Ashok Gehlot and seeking strict disciplinary action against any Congress office bearer or MLA who indulges in anti-party activity directly or indirectly

15:52 (IST) Jul 13

Strong disciplinary action should be taken against any Congress MLA, office bearer who weakens party.

CLP resolution in Jaipur (PTI)

15:45 (IST) Jul 13

Top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are in touch with Sachin Pilot and are trying to placate him, a day after Pilot declared open rebellion against CM Ashok Gehlot, reports PTI quoting sources.

15:43 (IST) Jul 13

CM Ashok Gehlot has also boarded one of the buses as MLAs head to the hotel.

15:40 (IST) Jul 13

The Congress Legislature Party meeting began at the CM's house at 1.30pm, and ended two hours later.

15:39 (IST) Jul 13

Read: Rajasthan meeting ends, Congress MLAs head for hotel

Rajasthan Congress MLAs boarded buses apparently headed towards a hotel after their meeting at chief minister Ashok Gehlot's official residence on Monday. “All is well,” minister Mamta Bhupesh said before boarding one of the buses.

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15:37 (IST) Jul 13

Rajasthan Congress Legislature Party passes resolution supporting Ashok Gehlot-led government, reports PTI.