Page 2 - Highlights: BJP's conspiracy failed in Rajasthan, says CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan’s ruling party has moved the confidence motion in the legislative assembly as chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy CM Sachin Pilot came together to resolve differences between them. A month-long political crisis developed in Rajasthan when Pilot with 19 MLAs had left for New Delhi to inform the Congress leadership of their grievances regarding the administration. Pilot was also sacked from the Rajasthan Congress chief’s position but has returned after the Congress top brass held several meetings with the former deputy CM and Ashok Gehlot.

The month-long political drama which unfolded in Rajasthan also saw Congress levelling allegations against the BJP for conspiring to topple an elected government. BJP refuted these allegations but did not demand for a no-confidence motion. The opposition also called the truce a 'short-lived' one. BSP, who have 6 MLAs, have issued a whip to ensure all six of them vote against the Congress.

12:23 PM IST

Congress moves motion of confidence

Congress has moved the motion of confidence but the house has been adjourned till 1 pm.

11:56 AM IST

Heavy rains in Jaipur

Jaipur received moderate rainfall today morning.

Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain likely to occur at few places in Jaipur, Sikar, Ajmer, Tonk districts and adjoining areas during the next two hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD) https://t.co/sXE19SQ48J
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2020

11:47 AM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot reaches Assembly

Congress leader Sachin Pilot reached the Rajasthan assembly.

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan CM & BJP leader Vasundhra Raje and Congress leader Sachin Pilot arrive at #Rajasthan Assembly. pic.twitter.com/R2bFHMSKZP
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2020

11:35 AM IST

CM Gehlot says it is beginning of victory of truth and unity

CM Ashok Gehlot tweeted that the Assembly Session restart signifies the victory of the people and unity of Congress lawmakers.

As the Legislative Assembly session begins today, It would be the victory of the people of #Rajasthan and the unity of our Congress MLAs, it would be a victory of truth: Satyamev Jayate.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 14, 2020

11:25 AM IST

Assembly adjourned till 1 pm

Rajasthan Assembly session has been adjourned till 1 pm.

10:55 AM IST

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhra Raje reaches Rajasthan Assembly

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje reaches legislative assembly for the session.

09:00 AM IST

Friends have returned, time to begin working for the people: Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that it is time to ensure that misunderstandings are a thing of the past and time has come to pull the people out of the Covid-19 crisis, economic woes resulting from the lockdown and restore good governance.

08:17 AM IST

Sachin Pilot revealed how Priyanka Gandhi Vadra played major role in his return

Sachin Pilot, in an exclusive interview to Hindustan Times, said that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke to him and MLAs and listened to their grievances. He highlighted the role of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and said she had detailed discussions with the rebel MLAs.

07:56 AM IST

Victory signs and selfies as Pilot returns to Congress

As the Rajasthan political crisis came to an end with Pilot returning to base, the state will now wait to see the results of the a confidence motion. The crucial assembly session will begin later today.

Highlights: BJP's conspiracy failed in Rajasthan, says CM Ashok Gehlot

The Gehlot-led government will face a trust vote in the state’s legislative assembly today. Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot along with the dissident MLAs have met the chief minister and said their sole aim is to work for the people of Rajasthan.