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.
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'Winning trust vote message to forces trying to destabilise elected govt'
Winning trust vote in Assembly is a message to the forces that are trying to destabilize elected govts in country. Their every tactic failed in Rajasthan. It is people’s unwavering trust in us and unity of our Congress MLAs that has brought this victory: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
BJP have been exposed: Gehlot
The way BJP had conspired in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, they applied the same technique in Rajasthan, but they have been exposed, says CM Ashok Gehlot.
BJP's conspiracy failed in Rajasthan, says CM Gehlot
In the entire state, there is a wave of happiness. The BJP's conspiracy has failed in Rajasthan. I consider it a win for the people of Rajasthan. Now we have to work together to fight Covid-19: Ashok Gehlot, CM, Rajasthan on winning the confidence motion in Rajasthan Assembly
Not important where one sits, says Pilot
It is not important where one sits, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said in reference to the change in seating plan in the Rajasthan assembly.
"Earlier, I was part of the govt but now I am not. It is not important where one sits, but what is in the hearts and minds of people. As far as the seating pattern is considered, it is decided by speaker & party and I don't want to comment on it," former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan said.
Roadmap prepared for all issues: Sachin Pilot
"This has put a full stop on all suspicions that were rising. A roadmap has been prepared for all the issues that were being raised. I have complete faith, that roadmap will be announced timely," says Congress leader Sachin Pilot
Vote of confidence passed with very good majority: Sachin Pilot
The vote of confidence which was brought by the govt has been passed with a very good majority today in the Rajasthan Assembly. Despite various attempts by the opposition, the result is in favour of govt, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot.
Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot led Rajasthan Government won vote of confidence in the State Assembly.
Commotion continues in House
As commotion continues, house speaker says, "I will prefer not to be the speaker of the House if there's no order".
Whole country heard what you said: BJP's Kataria
Whole country heard what you said; shopkeeping in the name of Mahatma Gandhi will not last long, says BJP's Gulab Chand Kataria in reference to the remarks made CM Ashok Gehlot.
Commotion in House during the address of MLA Balwan Poonia
Commotion in House during the address of MLA Balwan Poonia of Communist Party of India (CPI). House speaker asks leaders whether "they want the discussion or not.. should i end the discussion".
All of us are united: Sachin Pilot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot stopped the Churu MLA to also highlight that the past is now ancient history as a 'doctor' intervened and all 107 of the MLAs now stand united.
Sachin Pilot intervenes during BJP MLAs speech
Sachin Pilot intervened during the trust motion speech by Rajendra Rathore of BJP and said his constituency is near the border. He is the one who is most powerful is sent to the border.
Rajasthan legislative assembly reconvenes
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal has tabled the proposal for a trust vote to be held in the state legislative assembly.
First published: Aug 14, 2020 07:45 IST