Sachin Pilot must clearly state his position and only then can we talk about his return: Congress
New Delhi:
After Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said he would hug rebel congressmen if they apologized to the “high command,” Congress made it clear on Sunday that Sachin Pilot must first state his position unequivocally and have a conversation.
Congress also claimed that his government in Rajasthan was safe and would prove its majority on home soil when the assembly meets on August 14.
“Sachin Pilot must first come and have a conversation. Pilot must first come out and state his position clearly and unequivocally and only then can any discussion of his return take place,” the spokesperson said. Congress Chief Randeep Surjewala at a press conference.
Asked about Mr Gehlot’s comments that he would embrace the rebels and accept them, after using harsh words against Mr Pilot a few days ago, Mr Surjewala said the same was said by “feelings and feelings hurt “because of the plot to overthrow his government.
“Ashok Gehlot ji has acted responsibly and mature in what he said,” he said.
“He should also end all criticism of certain remarks so as to come out of his hurt feelings and feelings, due to a clear conspiracy in collusion with the BJP to overthrow his government in the state,” said the head of the Congress.
Asked about the number of MPs who supported Congress in Rajasthan, Surjewala replied: “We have more than 102 MPs”.
He previously claimed the support of 109 state deputies, which has a total of 200 deputies.
Mr Gehlot had said on Saturday in Jaisalmer, where party deputies were moved from Jaipur, ahead of the assembly session, that he had no problem with any of the rebels if they apologized to the high command. of the party and conformed to the leadership. decided about them.
Nineteen congressional rebels, including former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, revolted against Mr. Gehlot, posing a threat to the congressional government in Rajasthan.
Congress has sent many feelers to Mr Pilot, but the rebel leader has yet to open his cards even though he has said he will not join the BJP.
Mr. Gehlot has called a session of the state assembly where he will prove his majority.
