Rajasthan crisis: Ashok Gehlot claims majority, Sachin Pilot defiant

Rajasthan crisis: CLP adopts resolution to take action against anti-party elements; Pilot said to be in talks with BJP

The Congress in Rajasthan staged a show of strength with several MLAs expressing support to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at the legislature party meeting. However, the MLAs were later packed off to a resort near Jaipur, signalling the rebellion sparked by deputy CM Sachin Pilot is still a threat to the party.

Sources said top party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were trying to reach out to Pilot to assure that his grievances will be addressed. A report in NDTV said Pilot was still in talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Another media report quoted sources close to