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Pilot targets Gehlot again, renews demand for probe into 'BJP corruption'

Making clear that he is not backing down from the stand he has taken against his own government in Rajasthan, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday renewed his demand for a probe into alleged corruption during the term of the previous BJP government. The former deputy chief minister recently went on a daylong fast over this, defying the party's central leadership even after it termed his proposed move "anti-party activity". Pilot's target had appeared to be Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot -- he criticised the Gehlot government for "inaction" in "corruption cases" at a time when the party is gearing up for the year-end assembly polls. Addressing a gathering in Jhunjhunu on Monday, the dissident leader stuck to his position. He had gone to unveil the statue of Pulwama attack martyr Sheo Ram Gurjar. "I am asking for action even today. It's been a week now but no action has been taken," Pilot said, repeating his demand for "an inquiry against those involved in corruption". "Action should

Congress in-fight in Rajasthan a fight for chair, says Vasundhara Raje

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday said the fight between Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot is a fight for chair and the people of the state are suffering because of it. Referring to the tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, Raje said Gehlot accuses BJP of taking over other governments, but the truth is that the governments he formed in 2008 and 2018 were also formed by manipulation. The Gehlot government was in minority then and it is in minority now, she said. "The MLAs of his party are against him, his ministers keep talking about something or the other in protest every day," said the BJP leader while addressing the 'Booth Maha Sammelan' in Bharatpur in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Corruption is rampant and atrocities on Dalits and women are high in the state, and so is unemployment, Raje said. Pilot recently held a daylong fast demanding action from the Gehlot government in the alleged ..

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot sits on daylong fast demanding action against graft

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak here on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous BJP government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje. Pilot reached the Shaheed Smarak, where his supporters were waiting for him. The former Union minister offered floral tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule on the occasion of his birth anniversary and sat on the fast. Before reaching the Shaheed Smarak, the Congress leader went to 22 godown circle from his residence and offered tributes to Phule at his statue.

Announcements in Budget attempt of Cong to fulfil personal interests: Raje

Senior BJP leader Vasundhara Raje on Friday termed the budget announcements made by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot an attempt to fulfil "personal political interests". "The new announcements of the Congress government are just an attempt to fulfil their personal political interests. In this effort, he has put the entire economic system of Rajasthan at stake. The consequences of which will have to be borne by the people of the state and the state in the years to come," she said in a statement. The former chief minister said many important facts have been ignored in the process of creating new districts and people would have to face administrative complications. Gehlot on Friday announced his government's decision to form 19 new districts and three new divisions in the state, earmarking Rs 2,000 crore for development of infrastructure for them. The chief minister has tried to politicise the budget and put fiscal indicators of the state at stake, which is unfortunate, Raje said

Pilot, Raje keep suspense quotient up in Rajasthan's political soap

Amid all this drama, the question yet remains if Pilot will be given a chance to lead the state and this speculation will stay on in the coming months too

At the four-front: Vasundhara, 3 others in reckoning for Rajasthan CM post

However, the message of party unity delivered by Shah will, apparently, take time to percolate

Sachin Pilot questions Raje on cross vote in Rajasthan Rajya Sabha polls

Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Saturday questioned the silence of former chief minister Vasundhara Raje over the cross votes by BJP MLA in Rajya Sabha polls

It's not political, says Vasundhara Raje as her Mewar yatra creates buzz

The yatra that will cover six districts has created a buzz as it is seen as an attempt to reassert her position in the state BJP

Next CM in Rajasthan will be one preferred by people: Vasundhara Raje

Senior BJP leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday said the state's next chief minister would be the person preferred by the people. When asked for her reaction on the number of claimants for the chief minister's post in Rajasthan, she said, It does not happen by just wishing so. What people want is more important". She added that all communities needed to be loved and only that person who gets their love in return will be able to rule. Terming the Congress as a "sinking ship", Raje said this was what she has been seeing considering the situation and infighting in the ruling party. Earlier, she met BJP leaders and workers at the circuit house and urged them to prepare for the next elections, both in Rajasthan and the Lok Sabha. "I have asked all the workers to get ready as the bugle has to be blown for elections in 2023 (assembly polls) and 2024 (general election). I have told them to come out in great strength," she said. Raje had come to Jodhpur on

Rajasthan bypolls: Vasundhara, Meghwal among star campaigners for BJP

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, Union ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Gajendra Singh, Arjun Meghwal and Kailash Chaudhary have been included in the list of 20 BJP star campaigners for the bypolls

Gehlot govt sleeping when people are suffering due to floods: Raje

BJP National Vice President Vasundhara Raje made a scathing attack on the Gehlot government after taking an aerial tour of the flood-affected areas namely Baran, Jhalawar, Kota and Bundi

The original dynasts

Book review of The House of Scindias: A Saga of Power, Politics and Intrigue

Loyalists rally behind Vasundhara Raje, demand she be made BJP's CM face

She's currently a national vice-president in the BJP and holds an office traditionally regarded as "ornamental", unlike the post of general secretary

Vasundhara Raje should approach PM over rising fuel prices: Cong leader

Congress leader Mahesh Joshi said that former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje should take up the issue of the rising prices of petrol and diesel with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Raje discusses tourism, culture with members of Rajasthani diaspora in UK

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje held a detailed discussion with members of the Rajasthani diaspora in the United Kingdom on topics such as tourism and culture during a webinar held on Saturday

Vasundhara Raje meets Rajnath Singh amid Rajasthan political crisis

Former chief minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje met senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday and is believed to have discussed the political situation in the state.

People of Rajasthan paying for internal strife in Congress: Vasundhara Raje

Former Rajasthan CMP Vasundhara Raje said it was unfortunate that people of Rajasthan were paying the price for the internal squabbles in the ruling Congress party

BJP ally targets Vasundhara Raje over Rajasthan political crisis

Beniwal, a former BJP leader and Raje-baiter for a long time, claimed that there is an "internal understanding" between her and incumbent Chief Minister Gehlot.

Vasundhara Raje might have helped Ashok Gehlot's Congress govt survive

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party's Hanuman Beniwal alleged that former chief minister Vasundhara Raje (pictured) was trying to help the Ashok Gehlot-led "minority government" in Rajasthan survive.

Rajasthan crisis: Congress grounds Sachin Pilot; Cabinet meeting today

The Congress now has just 100 MLAs, the half-way mark in the 200-member Assembly.