Ashok Gehlot said yesterday that the BJP was offering deputies 15 crore rupees. (File)
After Rajasthan’s chief minister, Ashok Gehlot, said the BJP was trying to seize power in the state by bribing MPs, Deputy Chief Minister of State Sachin Pilot reached Delhi with at least eight of its loyalist deputies and is expected to speak to party leadership about the developing crisis in government.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi have been informed of the situation, sources said. “Sonia Gandhi will take a call on this and everyone must work together regardless of the differences,” said the leader.
Ashok Gehlot said yesterday that the BJP, which is the main opposition of the state, offered deputies up to 15 crore rupees or “favors” to change allegiance and help topple his government.
Here are live updates on the Rajasthan government crisis:
“We are convinced that we will not allow a situation in Madhya Pradesh to happen again,” said a senior party official. “There is an attempt to break our government. A lot of money is given and promised by the Center and the BJP,” said sources.
Sonia Gandhi will take a call on the issue of the government of Rajasthan
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi have been informed of the situation, sources said. “Sonia Gandhi will take a call on this and everyone must work together regardless of the differences,” said the leader.
