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Sachin Pilot: Priyanka Gandhi’s Parliamentary Entry a Boost for Women and Youth Issues

November 28, 2024, 1:52 pm

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has officially begun her tenure as a Member of Parliament. Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed confidence that she will address critical issues concerning women and youth in Parliament. “She has won the Lok Sabha by-poll with a historic margin. Not only will she be a formidable MP for Wayanad and Kerala, but she will also focus on matters related to women and youth. Her presence will strengthen both the party and the youth of the country. We are thrilled to have her in Parliament today, and I wish her all the best,” Pilot stated in an interview.

Priyanka’s entry into Parliament brings “new energy and new power”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also commented on Priyanka’s entry into Parliament, noting that it brings “new energy and new power” to the party. “She has a strong understanding of issues and is committed to raising public concerns, particularly those affecting women. This will be beneficial for our party and for the women of the country,” Kharge remarked.

Earlier today, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took her oath as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, donning a traditional Kerala Kasavu saree and holding a copy of the Constitution. She won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a significant lead of 4,10,931 votes, defeating Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India (CPI). The election in Wayanad, a Congress bastion, was a triangular contest involving Priyanka, BJP’s Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri. The seat was previously held by her brother Rahul Gandhi, who vacated it to represent Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh after being elected during this year’s general elections.

Jharkhand polls: Sachin Pilot slams BJP for cashing on UCC, NRC, & Ram Mandir

November 5, 2024, 8:27 pm

Ahead of the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections, Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party strategically highlights issues like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the Ram Mandir only before elections. “Right before elections, BJP remembers issues like the UCC, NRC, Ram Mandir, and other such topics. But they don’t remember the farmers, fertilizers, electricity, water, industries, and other developmental issues,” Pilot remarked, taking aim at the BJP’s approach to campaigning.

Calls for Accountability on Developmental Work

Pilot urged that parties should seek votes based on their contributions to development rather than polarizing topics. “You should ask for a vote on the basis of your work,” he stated, asserting that the BJP’s central government had not received a clear mandate, instead relying on coalition support after the electorate “shattered the BJP’s ‘400 paar’ slogan.”

Pilot also accused the BJP-led central government of withholding funds from Jharkhand due to its non-BJP administration. He suggested that Jharkhand is a “prime example of discrimination” from the central government, alleging that the state has been intentionally deprived of funds. “The INDIA alliance will win the elections,” he added, voicing confidence in the alliance’s prospects.

Responds to CM Yogi Adityanath’s Comment

When asked about Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s controversial remark, “batenge toh katenge,” Pilot criticized such rhetoric, advising that election campaigns should center on development rather than divisive statements. “Such things are said to divert people’s attention,” he said, emphasizing a focus on constructive issues.

Jharkhand’s 81-member legislative assembly will hold elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with vote counting scheduled for November 23.

Sachin Pilot criticises Centre on allocating funds to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh

October 29, 2024, 2:43 am

Sachin Pilot criticised the allocation of lakhs of crores of rupees to two states, claiming it was done to further political interests rather than genuine needs. While he expressed no opposition to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, he emphasised that such funding should not be politically motivated. He argued that without understanding how many individuals have not benefited, it becomes challenging to formulate effective policies. He concluded that a caste census is essential for informed policy intervention.
Talking about the conflict in Haryana and Rajasthan over roadways buses, he said that this is just a small example.
“Where all are the conflicts happening. It is happening in power. It is happening in the organisation. There is a BJP government in both the places, yet people are suffering losses. The public is burdened. The central government is yours. The Rajasthan government is yours, the Haryana government is yours. Then whom will you blame. If there is no coordination among themselves,” he said.
Pilot said that there are many such issues where there is no coordination among the state governments.
“An MoU has been signed between Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, but no one has been able to see the MoU till date. The announcement has been made, sweets have been distributed, but no one knows what is written in the MoU. When the government is yours, then why do you want to hide the truth from the people. The government has not been able to answer this,” he said.
Pilot criticised the BJP government for prioritising the renaming of roads and institutions while neglecting substantive public service. He accused the ruling party of using the cow as a political tool to garner votes without providing transparency on expenditures related to cow protection and conservation.
“The Congress government has always prioritised public service and genuinely worked towards the protection of cows,” Pilot stated.
He emphasised that the current administration focuses on speeches rather than concrete actions, suggesting that their approach revolves around gaining electoral support under the guise of cow and religious issues, without delivering tangible benefits to the public.
Sachin Pilot said that people are tired.
“They have made up their mind against BJP. Now the countdown to 2029 has started. The government is not able to answer the questions in the tone with which Rahul Gandhi has held the government accountable after becoming the leader of the opposition. I.N.D.I.A. alliance and we are fighting the elections together.
There are elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Our government is going to be formed there. Priyanka Gandhi is contesting the Wayanad by-election. There are by-elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. We will win the elections with a good majority,” he said.

Pilot said that the election in Haryana has been held.
“Questions are being raised on it. I do not want to go into that. But people wanted change, for some reason it could not be accomplished in Haryana. There are many reasons for this. Our defeated candidates are also going to the court. They are also going to the Election Commission. That is a process, but it does not mean that people are not tired of BJP. People have made up their mind to stand with the Congress. As far as I.N.D.I.A. alliance is concerned, it was strong before and is strong even today. In seat sharing, we move forward with mutual agreement. Everyone moves forward after talking and discussing. Our aim is to defeat BJP and NDA.”
He announced his visit to Marathwada on Tuesday, stating that the entire Congress leadership will campaign together in areas where elections are being held. Discussing the Rajasthan by-elections, he expressed confidence in their strength across all seven constituencies, declaring, “We will win the elections.”
While acknowledging that every election poses challenges, he noted that this election highlights the public’s growing disillusionment with the government.
Pilot pointed out the achievements in initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission and rural development, but also mentioned the financial crisis impacting governance. He criticised the current administration for internal conflicts, with bureaucrats and leaders pulling in different directions, leaving the public caught in the middle and suffering as a result.
“This is a critical test for the BJP government,” he emphasised, urging them to reflect on their governance and provide details of their accomplishments over the past year.
He called for transparency regarding the MoUs worth Rs14 lakh crore that have reportedly been signed, questioning how many of these agreements will be implemented, as he noted similar promises made by former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
Pilot asserted that if BJP leaders believe they can win based solely on their governance record, they are mistaken. He confidently stated that Congress will emerge victorious in all seven seats.

Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot appointed as senior observers for Maharashtra elections

October 16, 2024, 3:38 am

With the announcement of by-elections in other states including Maharashtra-Jharkhand, Congress has come into election mode. Senior leader of the state and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has been given the responsibility of Senior Observer of Konkan Division by the Congress Party. While former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot has been given the responsibility of Senior Observer of Marathwada Division along with Uttam Kumar Reddy. Ashok Gehlot was the senior observer in the Haryana Assembly elections. While Pilot was made a star campaigner in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. After Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir elections, now both the leaders will also work in Maharashtra elections.
Voting will be held in Maharashtra on November 20. After the defeat in Haryana Assembly elections, Congress now does not want to leave any kind of deficiency at the ground level in Maharashtra elections. Therefore, now senior observers have been made at the division level and big leaders have been given responsibility. Usually, in assembly elections, the responsibility of senior observers is given at the state level. Giving division level responsibility to leaders like Gehlot and Pilot and making them senior observers is also being considered a part of this strategy. This is being linked to the micromanagement of Congress.
Meanwhile, with the announcement of by-elections on seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, the All India Congress Committee has given the responsibility of different assembly constituencies to the AICC secretaries in Rajasthan. State in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has issued an order in this regard. According to this, Chiranjeevi Rao has been given the responsibility of Jhunjhunu, Ramgarh and Khinvsar. Ritwik Makwana has been given the responsibility of Salumbhar and Chaurasi seats. While Poonam Paswan has been given the responsibility of Dausa and Deoli Uniara seats.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Falls Short Of Majority, Sachin Pilot And Opposition Claim Moral Victory

June 5, 2024, 8:17 am

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have concluded with unexpected results, as the BJP-led NDA alliance fell short of securing a majority. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 seats, significantly fewer than expected, while Congress increased its tally to 99 seats, marking a substantial gain from 2019.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot reacted to the results, stating that the BJP’s focus on religious and cultural issues was rejected by voters in key states like West Bengal, Haryana, and Rajasthan. “The issues we brought up were liked by the people… Our narrative was optimistic, BJP’s narrative was Mandir-Masjid, Hindu-Muslim, and Mangalsutra. The people may have not liked it,” Pilot remarked, suggesting that divisive topics did not resonate with voters.

Despite securing 240 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP will need to rely on coalition partners to form a government. The party fell 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark, requiring support from allies like JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu. This outcome is a setback for Modi, who had aimed for a landslide victory of over 400 seats.

Pilot emphasized that the public’s vote is a clear message against the BJP’s governance, prompting introspection within the party. He added that the INDIA Alliance, which saw significant support, would be meeting to discuss the way forward.

The election results saw the BJP’s support drop significantly for the first time since it swept to power in 2014. In contrast, the Opposition INDIA bloc claimed a moral and political victory, with Congress describing the election as a loss for PM Modi despite his continuation in office.

In Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah credited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s campaigns for the party’s increased acceptance among voters. “Rahul Gandhi’s two yatras have yielded results. The people of the country have accepted Congress and Rahul Gandhi to a large extent,” Siddaramaiah said.

The BJP faced notable setbacks in Uttar Pradesh, where the INDIA bloc, led by the Samajwadi Party, won 37 seats, reducing the BJP’s count from 62 in 2019 to 35. The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) secured 29 seats, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) 22 seats, and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) 16 seats.

Other significant results included the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) securing 7 seats and leading in 1, Janata Dal (United) – JD(U) with 12 seats, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) with 9 seats, Shiv Sena (SHS) with 7 seats, and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) with 5 seats. The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) each secured 4 seats.

In Odisha, the BJP triumphed by winning 20 out of 21 seats, with Congress securing the remaining seat and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) failing to win any. However, in Bihar, the Congress RID alliance failed to enthuse voters, allowing the NDA alliance to hold its ground.

Both the NDA and the INDIA bloc have scheduled meetings to discuss their strategies moving forward. The results have reshaped the political landscape, highlighting a shift in voter sentiment and setting the stage for new alliances and political maneuvering in the coming term.

Sachin Pilot Confident of INDIA Alliance to Win in Delhi LS Election 2024

May 16, 2024, 8:40 am

Expressing confidence in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Sachin Pilot asserted that the people’s desire for change will lead to victories for INDIA bloc candidates across all seven seats in the National Capital.

Sachin Pilot highlighted the growing movement for change in the nation while out campaigning for Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in northeast Delhi. He declared, “Kanhaiya Kumar, our party’s youthful candidate from North East Delhi, is going to win. Without a doubt, the INDIA alliance candidates are leading and will prevail in this seat as well as the other six. After much thought, the party has selected Kanhaiya as its candidate, which will help the coalition and Congress. The nation is currently feeling the wind of change blowing stronger.”

Addressing the BJP’s criticism regarding the INDIA bloc’s lack of a declared PM candidate, Pilot argued against discussing specific positions at this stage. “We have no dearth of policies and leaders, and it is not right to discuss any position today. This is a parliamentary system. After getting the majority, we will decide within a day who will be given the responsibility. We have prepared the manifesto keeping every section in mind. In whatever state I am going to campaign in, it is evident that people’s attention towards Congress is increasing. People want change now,” he remarked.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also lent his support to Congress candidates Udit Raj from North West Delhi and Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi during a rally in the national capital.

The Congress and AAP have formed a seat-sharing arrangement for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, with AAP contesting four seats and Congress contesting three seats.

Notably, Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar is challenging BJP’s incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari in the northeast Delhi Lok Sabha seat.

Voting across all seven seats in the National Capital is scheduled for May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Sachin Pilot Says Raebareli And Amethi Are Pro-Congress

May 14, 2024, 5:31 pm

Ahead of the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed confidence in the party’s stronghold constituencies, Amethi and Raebareli. Pilot emphasized that despite the opponent, the voters in these constituencies remain pro-Congress.

Pilot remarked to PTI, “In both Amethi and Raebareli, regardless of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s choice of candidate, we anticipate significant victories.” He further asserted, “Today, we are campaigning in Raebareli, where we expect a historic mandate in favour of Rahul Gandhi. “Amethi and Raebareli” hold immense importance for the Congress party. Amethi, previously represented by Rahul Gandhi, was wrested by BJP’s Smriti Irani in the 2019 elections. In contrast, Raebareli, a traditional Congress stronghold, has seen victories by leaders like Sonia Gandhi in recent years. For the upcoming elections, Congress has fielded Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi. This strategic move sidelines Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra from the electoral fray. Alongside contesting from Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi is also standing as a candidate from Wayanad constituency in Kerala.

The Lok Sabha elections, unfolding across seven phases, have witnessed polling in earlier phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13. The fifth phase is scheduled for May 20, with results set to be announced on June 4.

Sachin Pilot claims Raebareli and Amethi as Pro-Congress and voters won’t divert ahead in the Election 2024 ahead.

Ashok Gehlot tapped the phone of Sachin Pilot; Here’s why

April 25, 2024, 12:34 pm

Making a startling revelation, ex-osd of former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Lokesh Sharma has recently alleged that Gehlot tapped phone of former deputy cm of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot and that of other congress leaders.

He further alleged that the audio of the phone conversation of Rebel congress leaders were provided to news organizations by Ashok Gehlot himself.

The conversation about ousting the Congress government was tapped.

Adding another revelation during press conference, Lokesh Sharma further disclosed that in 2020, Gehlot himself provided him with the audio clip featuring Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and other Congress members discussing the ousting of the Congress government in Rajasthan.

How did the conversations go viral?

According to the confession of the former OSD, he revealed that contrary to what he had previously stated, he did not obtain those audio recordings from social media. This is not the truth. While addressing the press conference, he revealed that he himself gave that audio clips to media using his phone number.

In those clips, a conspiracy was hatched to bring down the government by poaching the MLAs. On July 16, 2020, Ashok Gehlot visited Fairmount Hotel, where all the rebel leaders were kept. After one hour when the CM left, he called Lokesh Sharma through PSO Ramniwas, and asked to come to the CMs Residence.

After coming to the house, Ashok Gehlot allegedly handed him the pen drive and paper which contained the conversation between Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Late MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma, and Sanjay Jain. Who were allegedly planning to topple the government.

Later sharma further emphasized, that he was asked by the ex-cm of Rajasthan to circulate the audio through social media. And he also asked me to circulate this audio clips to media. “I was asked to circulate the audio on social media. I did not receive these audio clips via social media, CM Ashok Gehlot handed them over to me in this pen drive and asked me to circulate them to the media.”said Lokesh Sharma

Wanted to portray the BJP’s hand behind the toppling of the Rajasthan government

He further said that the congress wanted to prove BJP’s hand in this matter, which wasn’t the case at all. In this whole matter, they managed to portray Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the main accused in this whole matter. And due to ignorance of their grievances, All the MLAs along with Sachin Pilot, and reached the party’s high command.

As soon as Gehlot got to know about it, he kept everyone’s phone on surveillance including that of Sachin Pilot.

2024 LS elections are for a new change: Sachin Pilot

April 22, 2024, 7:59 pm

During a roadshow, Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed optimism in the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc, forming a government at the Centre. He also stated that the Congress party aims to secure 20 seats in Kerala during the Lok Sabha elections. Additionally, Sachin Pilot queried the BJP government about their accomplishments over the past decade.

“The BJP government has not done any work in the last 10 years. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are for a new change. The UDF has promised to work for the elderly, farmers and young people amd women. The BJP has used the CBI and ED against Rahul Gandhi. In the last 10 years, the BJP has not done anything for the middle class and the poor. You can see the language of the BJP leaders and see what kind of agenda they are setting. Rahul Gandhi always raises the issues of Wayanad and talks about his constituency, this time also people will vote for Rahul Gandhi and make Congress win 20 seats in Kerala,” Pilot told ANI.

He emphasized that the election agenda should prioritize development, progress, and prosperity, highlighting what he perceives as a “sense of arrogance” within the NDA government.

“This is a national election. The agenda for the election should be development, progress, and prosperity. The 10 years of the NDA government, have to give answers for why we have record unemployment in this country today. The sense of arrogance in the government is now clearly visible. The statements made by the top leaders of the BJP show that they are on a back foot in the first round of voting. The feedback we’ve got is that it INDIA bloc is far ahead of the NDA. In Kerala, there are 20 seats that go to polls. Last time we got 19 seats. I am absolutely confident that we will get 20 out of 20 seats and Rahul Gandhi will win by a bigger margin than he won last time,” he said.

Pilot elaborated that the Congress manifesto is dedicated to the nation’s prosperity, asserting that recent statements from BJP leaders indicate their apprehension and nervousness regarding the election outcome.

“I don’t know why the Prime Minister is saying these things. There is no reason. We take everybody along. This country belongs to all of us. But the statements given by the BJP leaders show that they are rattled and they are quite nervous about the results…UDF will win 20 on 20 seats (in Kerala),” he said.

He additionally asserted that the Congress and the INDIA bloc are poised to perform strongly in the Lok Sabha elections, confidently stating that the INDIA bloc will assume power on June 4.

“The LDF government is working in the state but is not successful in delivering development. Their government is facing serious corruption charges. There is violence in the state and violence in politics as well. The people of Kerala will show the LDF the real mirror. It is also clear to the people what the agenda of the BJP is and the agenda of Congress is absolutely clear. We will work for women, farmers, the elderly, and young people. The Congress and the INDIA bloc will perform well. The Congress manifesto aims to bring prosperity to India. It is clear from the statements given by BJP leaders that they are nervous about the election results.

In response to the electoral bonds controversy, Sachin Pilot urged the BJP government to reveal the names of the recipients.

“The Supreme Court has called the electoral bond illegal. If they want transparency, then why is the BJP not disclosing the recipient’s name? Even after the Supreme Court’s intervention, the name has been kept hidden. Donations have been received, which is a huge corruption, and the BJP will have to answer,” he said.

All 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala are scheduled to vote in a single phase on April 26, with counting set for June 4.

Election Commission Announces January 5 as Polling Day for Karanpur Seat in Rajasthan

December 6, 2023, 1:45 pm

The Election Commission of India has announced January 5, 2024, as the new date for voting in the Karanpur constituency in Rajasthan. The election was postponed following the unfortunate demise of the Congress candidate, Gurmeet Singh Koonar. Nomination deadlines have been set for December 19, with the withdrawal date being December 22. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 8, 2024.

The BJP emerged victorious in the Rajasthan assembly polls, securing 115 seats out of 200, surpassing the majority mark. In contrast, the Congress secured 69 seats. Key wins included former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s victory in Jhalrapatan and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s win in the Sardarpura seat.

However, the Congress suffered defeats as well, with Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi losing in Nathdwara to BJP candidate Vishwaraj Singh Mewar. Nonetheless, Congress leaders such as Sachin Pilot were victorious, defeating BJP candidate Ajit Singh Mehta.

With the BJP’s election victory, the focus has shifted to the appointment of the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Several potential candidates have been floated, including former CM Vasundhara Raje, Mahant Balak Nath, Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi, and Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat. In the coming days, the BJP leadership is expected to deliberate on the CM candidate for Rajasthan.

Sachin Pilot Roars in Rajasthan: Unleashes Unemployment and Inflation Fury Against BJP!

November 25, 2023, 12:51 pm

In a blistering assault on the BJP-led central government, Sachin Pilot, the seasoned Congress leader, has emerged as a formidable critic, brandishing the potent weapons of unemployment and inflation. Casting his own vote in Jaipur, Pilot, a political virtuoso, asserted that the destiny of candidates in the Rajasthan assembly elections rests squarely in the hands of the people, the true custodians of democracy.

Pilot, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, declared emphatically that candidates’ fates, regardless of their ideologies, are determined by the collective will of the ‘Janta Janardan.’ He emphasized the importance of voters, emphasizing their ability to effect change through the ballot box.

Amid the unfolding electoral spectacle in Rajasthan, Pilot highlighted the robust pace of democratic engagement transpiring in a tranquil atmosphere. However, the democratic fervour faced a momentary hiccup with reports of a scuffle at a polling booth in the Sardarshahar assembly constituency. The incident prompted an escalated police presence to forestall potential clashes.

In an exclusive statement to ANI, Pilot encapsulated the prevailing mood of the electorate, pointing to a decade of BJP governance at the centre synonymous with escalating unemployment and inflation. “People want change. Congress will benefit from it,” he confidently proclaimed, alluding to the palpable desire for a governance shift.

With the countdown to December 3 underway for the vote count, the political theatre in Rajasthan intensifies. The ruling Congress, gunning for another term, faces a formidable challenge from the BJP, buoyed by the charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The electoral clash is poised to be a high-stakes spectacle, with the people’s verdict emerging as the ultimate arbiter of Rajasthan’s political trajectory.

Sachin Pilot Optimistic About Congress Comeback in Rajasthan

November 8, 2023, 3:07 pm

Senior Congress leader and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot shared his optimism about the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, pointing out that the desert state traditionally doesn’t re-elect the incumbent party. However, he believes that the mood and sentiments of the people are indicating a return to power for the Congress on November 25.

During an interview with ANI in the Tonk district, a week after filing his nomination, Sachin Pilot said, “While historically, the government here changes every five years, I sense that the mood this time is in favour of the Congress getting a fresh term at the hustings.”

Sachin Pilot is enthusiastic about the Congress’s chances of replicating its 2018 performance, stating, “From the kind of response I am getting from party workers, people, and fellow candidates, it seems that the public mood and pulse are in favour of the Congress. People want to see us form the government again in Rajasthan.”

He noted that the public is not necessarily looking for a change of leadership, but instead, they prefer the return of Congress.

The Congress is hopeful that Rajasthan will break the anti-incumbency trend and vote them back into power. Sachin Pilot emphasised that people have already made up their minds to bring the Congress back to power.

Furthermore, he expressed confidence in the Congress’s chances in the five poll-bound states and mentioned that people are looking for a change of government in Madhya Pradesh.

Sachin Pilot also addressed concerns about law and order, highlighting that the government has been swift in registering FIRs in cases of violence against women. He compared the government’s responsiveness to BJP-ruled states like Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly elections, the Congress secured 99 seats, while the BJP won 73 seats in the 200-member house. With the counting of votes scheduled for December 3, all eyes are on the electoral outcome in Rajasthan and four other states.

Rajasthan polls: Sachin Pilot files a nomination from Tonk

October 31, 2023, 4:16 pm

Sachin Pilot, a former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, put in his nomination from the Tonk assembly constituency on Tuesday for the upcoming state elections. Prior to submitting his nomination paperwork, Pilot prayed at the temple of Bhuteshwar Mahadev. Later, he led his supporters in a procession from Tonk City’s Bada Kuan to Patel Chowk.

Voters will cast ballots for the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly on November 25 and the results will be tallied on December 3. The BJP has not yet revealed its opponent for Pilot. November 6 is the deadline for submitting nominations.

In the 2018 Rajasthan Assembly elections, Pilot ran from Tonk and defeated Yoonus Khan of the BJP by a margin of more than 54,000 votes.

Sachin Pilot: Congress once again will come to power in Rajasthan

October 4, 2023, 3:25 pm

At a rally in Tonk, Rajasthan, on Wednesday, Sachin Pilot, a leader in the Congress and a former deputy chief minister of that state, expressed confidence in his party’s success and predicted that the Congress government would win for a second time in a row.

Addressing the people of Tonk, Pilot said, “One who lives among the people rules the hearts of the people.” He also participated in tractor rides with farmers in Tonk to express solidarity with them.
During this speech, Sachin Pilot fiercely targeted the Modi government at the Centre, saying, “The Centre is now afraid of the atmosphere of the country.” He further went on to say that he condemns the Centre’s action in suppressing journalists.
“Journalists are interrogated by agencies and detained; this is an attempt to suppress the freedom of the press. The BJP at the Centre is now afraid of the atmosphere of the country; I condemn the action of suppressing journalists,” he said.

“The central government wants to use force and repression to stifle the environment for independent media. According to Pilot, the public has changed its perspective and is now afraid of the BJP government at the national level because they want to overthrow it. Pilot criticized PM Modi, saying, “PM keeps visiting Rajasthan repeatedly, but he never speaks on pressing issues like the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). The BJP is engaged in a power struggle, but Congress is advancing with excellent coordination right now, and ultimately, Congress will form the government with a bigger majority than it has in years.

Sachin Pilot drafted into CWC as Kharge rejigs Cong central leadership

August 20, 2023, 4:24 pm

A significant development on Sunday was the inclusion of Congress leader Sachin Pilot in the Congress Working Committee. Pilot has been sounding discordant notes against the party and is rumored to not agree with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls, scheduled later this year, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge brought key changes to the CWC on Sunday.
Apart from Pilot being drafted into the party’s central leadership, the likes of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Shashi Tharoor, Jairam Ramesh, Naseer Hussain, Alka Lamba, Supriya Srinate, Praniti Shinde, Pawan Khera, Ganesh Godiyal, and Yashomati Thakur also found places in the panel.

The Congress may have made the decision to promote Pilot to the party’s central leadership as part of a plan to avoid a verbal confrontation with Gehlot before the crucial state elections. In the meantime, CM Gehlot predicted on Saturday that the Congress would win this year’s Assembly elections with a sizable majority. Govind Singh Dotasara, the president of the party’s state unit, Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot, and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa attended a meeting of Rajasthan Congress leaders in Jaipur.

Rajasthan CM Gehlot backs Sachin Pilot as BJP attacks father Rajesh Pilot

August 17, 2023, 10:53 am

On 16 August, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who is not known to share the best of equations with his former deputy, Sachin Pilot, came out in support after the Bhartiya Janata Party made allegations against his father, former Union minister Rajesh Pilot.

The BJP claimed that Rajesh Pilot was involved in the bombings over Mizoram in 1966.

Recently, during the Opposition’s motion of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied by saying that the Congress government, under the leadership of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, used air assets to bomb Mizoram in 1966.

CM Gehlot replied to this by taking to his official handle on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Congress leader Rajesh Pilot was a brave pilot of the Indian Air Force. By insulting them, the BJP is insulting the sacrifice of the Indian Air Force. The whole country should condemn this.”

The allegations were made by the BJP’s IT Cell head Amit Malviya, on August 13, claiming that the Congress leaders Suresh Kalmadi and Rajesh Pilot were operating the IAF fighter plane, which bombed Aizawl on 5 March 1966.

Amit Malviya posted on his official social media handle saying, “Rajesh Pilot and Suresh Kalmadi were flying the Indian Air Force planes that bombed Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on 5 March 1966. Later both became MPs on Congress tickets and ministers in the government. It is clear that Indira Gandhi gave a place in politics as a reward, and gave respect to those who carried out air raids on their own people in the Northeast.”

Denying Malviya’s claims, Sachin Pilot wrote, “You have the wrong dates, wrong facts. Yes, as an Indian Air Force pilot, my late father did drop bombs. But that was on erstwhile East Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and not as you claim, on Mizoram on the 5th of March 1966. He was commissioned into the IAF only on 29th October 1966! (Certificate attached) Jai hind and a happy Independence Day.”

Sachin Pilot says that Congress will stand up for Karnataka’s people

May 21, 2023, 11:29 am

Party leader Sachin Pilot declared on Sunday that the party will work for the people and live up to expectations, a day after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka took an oath.”We have successfully created the Karnataka government with a sizable majority. The BJP is a corrupt party, as the Congress in Karnataka claimed during the campaign. As a result, we were able to build the state’s government. “I believe we will work for people and live up to public expectations,” he declared.Siddaramaiah and DK Shivkaumar both took the oath of office as the sole Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka on Saturday.
Pilot criticised the Centre for the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to stop accepting Rs 2,000 notes, saying, “First, they demonetised Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes, then they brought Rs 2,000. The circulation of Rs. 2,000 notes is currently being stopped by the central government.”After demonetization in 2016, the BJP-led government asserted that demonetization would eradicate black money,” he continued. Black money hasn’t been completely eradicated, though.
The RBI announced on Friday that it would stop printing banknotes with a value of Rs 2,000 but added that they would still be accepted as legal money.
It has instructed banks to immediately stop issuing banknotes with a value of Rs 2,000.

Sachin Pilot meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

May 19, 2023, 2:57 pm

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot met on Friday with the wrestlers who are protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Pilot had a meeting with Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and others. They are demanding the arrest of the WFI chief for his alleged role in the sexual exploitation of wrestlers, including a minor.

On the 25th day of their protest, they marched from Jantar Mantar to the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi.

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot gave 15 days ultimatum to Gehlot government

May 17, 2023, 1:20 pm

Former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot has concluded the Jan Sangharsh Yatra, a movement against corruption, and took the opportunity to address a gathering where he directed strong criticism towards Ashok Gehlot. As part of his demands, Pilot has given a 15-day ultimatum to the Gehlot government.

Pilot emphasized the need for action to be taken regarding corruption cases involving the previous BJP government led by Vasundhara Raje in the state. Additionally, he stated that if CM Gehlot fails to take action within the stipulated time frame, he will escalate the movement against Gehlot throughout the state.Among his demands, Pilot called for compensation to be provided to candidates who appeared for exams that were later found to have been leaked. He also requested the dissolution of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. Furthermore, he urged Gehlot to join him in the fight against corruption.

In summary, Sachin Pilot has concluded the Jan Sangharsh Yatra against corruption, issuing an ultimatum to Ashok Gehlot’s government while highlighting the need for action against corruption cases from the previous government and making additional demands related to leaked exam papers and the dissolution of a government commission.

Gehlot govt gets party’s support amid Pilot’s play

May 17, 2023, 12:43 am

Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi on Tuesday slammed Congress leaders who have mounted an attack on the Gehlot government, saying it was surprising and disappointing that some responsible people were making allegations of corruption against the government.

Congress MLA from Didwana, Chetan Dudi, also hit out at those lashing out against the government. The two leaders came out in defence of the Ashok Gehlot government a day after Pilot and Sainik Kalyan Minister Rajendra Gudha levelled fresh corruption allegations. Without naming Gudha over remarks that the Rajasthan government was going beyond the “40 percent commission of the Karnataka government”, Joshi said, “Such leaders should have thought before accusing their own government that they were in a way levelling these allegations on themselves too”. Gudha made the allegations during Pilot’s rally in Jaipur on Monday.

In a statement on Monday night, Joshi said those who have made allegations know well that whenever the matter of corruption has come up, the chief minister has taken strong action by following the policy of zero tolerance, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s actions against the corrupt are indicative of this.

Dudi, who was earlier considered close to dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot but stood with the government during the political crisis in 2020, said the three demands raised by Pilot were impractical and completely incomprehensible.

On the issue of corruption by the former Vasundhara Raje government, Dudi said all those cases have been settled by the High Court and the Supreme Court, and the mining leases have already been cancelled.

Sachin Pilot pushes for termination of Rajasthan’s public service commission, its reconstitution

May 15, 2023, 4:52 pm

The dissident Congress leader from Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, has vowed to start a large-scale agitation in the state if his demands are not met by the end of the month. His 5-day “Jan Sangharsh Yatra” ends today, 15 May.

The Congress politician pushed for the disbanding of Rajasthan’s public service commission and its reconstitution.

Second, Pilot demanded compensation for those affected by government job exam paper leak cases.

Thirdly, Pilot sought a high-level investigation into the allegations of corruption he has made against the former BJP government. He reiterated his demand for an investigation into corruption allegations against the former chief minister, Vasundhara Raje Scindia.

“An agitation will be started throughout the state if action is not taken by this month’s end on these three demands,” the former deputy chief minister told a rally here.

“I will serve people till my last breath, nothing scares me.”

Pilot’s third demand came days after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed that Vasundhara Raje had backed him and assisted him in saving his government in 2020 when Sachin Pilot and 18 other MLAs revolted against the way their CM was conducting business.

Pilot had begun his yatra on 11 May to protest the Rajasthan government’s alleged inaction on corruption charges under the previous BJP-led Vasundhara Raje government. He has repeatedly stated that his protest march does not target any person but is against the inaction of the state government in investigating corruption.

Assembly polls are scheduled to take place in Rajasthan later this year, and the Congress would like to remain in power ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

40 percent slogan accepted by public: Pilot on early trends in Karnataka polls

May 13, 2023, 11:45 am

As the early trends in Karnataka showed the Congress party crossing the halfway mark in Karnataka, Sachin Pilot said on Saturday that the issue of “corruption” raised by the party against the ruling BJP turned out to be decisive in the victory.

The former Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks during the third day of his ‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra’ in Ajmer’s Zisani on Saturday. Pilot said, “Congress has the majority. We will have a thumping victory. The slogan “40 percent commission government,” given by us, was accepted by the public. It was a major issue raised by us to defeat the BJP. People accepted it and gave the majority to the Congress”.

Notably, “40 percent commission government” was a political jibe used by Congress against the ruling BJP, alleging several corruption charges under its tenure.

Meanwhile, as per the early trends of counting for the Karnataka assembly elections, the Congress party stood in a comfortable position to form the majority by crossing the halfway mark and was seen leading on 115 seats at 10:40 am.

The BJP, on the other hand, was ahead with 73 seats. JD (S) was leading with 23 seats. While the ECI data also showed two seats being led by other parties, Kalyana and Rajya Pragati Paksha and Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha both led on one seat each.

Sachin Pilot’s Jan Sangharsh Yatra’ enters Day 2

May 12, 2023, 4:50 pm

On Friday, Congress leader Sachin Pilot’s “Jan Sangharsh Yatra” entered its second day amidst political commotion in Rajasthan.The 125-kilometer yatra from Ajmer to Jaipur concentrates on pressing issues like paper leakage and corruption. Pilot walked about 25 kilometres on the first day from Ajmer to Tolamal village in Kishangarh to challenge Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the party’s top leadership as the state assembly elections draw closer.

“Even though it’s May and the height of summer, people are still out on the streets because the concerns I’ve brought up are still important. We are impacted by issues with corruption and issues with the future of our youth. On the second day of his yatra, Pilot said, “We hope our state government will take notice of the issues I have raised.

According to reports, the five-day yatra mounts further pressure on the party leadership as it hopes to retain the state in the elections at the end of the year. “I am taking out this yatra to raise my voice, to hear your voice, and to become the voice of the people,” Pilot said at the start of the ‘padyatra’.Earlier on Tuesday (May 9), Pliot announced that he will take out a ‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra’ against the “inaction of the Rajasthan government” with regard to the alleged corruption during the previous Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in the state.

Sachin Pilot accuses Gehlot of failing to tackle corruption, announces Jan Sangarsh Yatra

May 9, 2023, 4:01 pm

In an escalation of conflict in Rajasthan Congress, party leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday attacked Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot saying that his speech in Dholpur showed that Gehlot’s leader “is not Sonia Gandhi but Vasundhara Raje Scindia”. Pilot announced ‘Jan Sangharsh Yatra’ from Ajmer on May 11 to raise issues of “corruption”.

Pilot’s attack on Gehlot came on a day Rahul Gandhi is in Rajasthan and days after the Chief Minister claimed at a rally in Dholpur that Vasundhara Raje was among BJP leaders who helped him save his government during the revolt by Pilot and some Congress MLAs in 2020 seeking change in leadership in the state. Gehlot had also targeted the MLAs who had revolted against him and said who those “who took money from the BJP to return it”.

Pilot alleged at a press conference that there was “corruption” under the BJP government and there was no action on it.
“For 4.5 years, why no action was taken, I am able to understand now. I wrote letters, went on fast but there was no action. Now I can understand why. But people are bigger than any leader. We will go before people. We will keep issues before them,” Pilot said.
He said the yatra will start from the RPSC office in Ajmer and alleged there was corruption there which led to the cancellation of exams affecting students and their parents.

“I will hold a five-day-long ‘Jan Sangarsh Yatra’ from Ajmer to Jaipur starting May 11. This yatra is against corruption. Any further decision will be taken after this yatra,” Pilot said.

Pilot, a former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister, said they will raise issues like corruption and other issues concerning the youth.
“I believe the right decisions are only taken when we have people’s support.”
Rajasthan will go to the polls later this year and the latest round of conflict between Pilot and Gehlot has raised problems for Congress.
“Some people want to weaken the Congress party, we will not let them succeed. But my stand on public issues, it was and will remain the same,” Pilot said.

Taking a swipe at Gehlot, Pilot said it is first time he has seen that an attempt was made to defame the party MLAs.He said allegations had been levelled that BJP had tried to bring down the Congress government and now there are remarks that BJP leaders saved it.

Rajasthan Congress crisis: Sachin Pilot likely to meet Kharge in Delhi today

April 12, 2023, 10:13 am

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot will arrive in Delhi on Wednesday, a day after fasting despite the Congress leadership’s warning.

Pilot, who protested against Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, will most likely meet with party president Mallikarjun Kharge. As the state Assembly elections approach, senior party leaders are likely to hear Pilot’s side of the story before making their next move. It is also unclear whether Pilot will meet Rahul Gandhi, who will return from Wayanad with AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and organisation general secretary K C Venugopal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Gehlot has scheduled a press conference for Wednesday.

Despite his silence since Pilot announced the strike on Sunday, the chief minister posted a video in which he lists his government’s welfare policies, portraying himself as a “pro-poor, common man’s chief minister.” “Rajasthan will be number one by 2029,” Gehlot predicted. He also made price increases an election issue. The video was shared separately by the Congress party’s official Twitter account.

Many believe the video hinted at Gehlot’s intention to run for chief minister again, and Pilot’s fast was an obvious attempt to derail this in the run-up to the election.

There are also rumours that Pilot intended to leave the party. Meanwhile, Pilot has been urged to form a new party and has expressed interest in forming an alliance with him for the Assembly elections. RLP chief Hanuman Beniwal has stated that he is willing to work with any party to defeat the Congress and the BJP. “I have previously suggested that if Sachin Pilot forms his party, then RLP is ready for an election alliance,” Beniwal told reporters.

Sachin Pilot on day-long fast against Gehlot govt

April 11, 2023, 12:27 pm

Despite the Congress’s warning on Monday night, Sachin Pilot is fasting (Protesting) on Tuesday against his own party’s-led government in Rajasthan, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, to press for action against corruption in the state.

Pilot launched a new front against Gehlot, his old political rival within the party, on Sunday, alleging that the state government failed to investigate cases of alleged corruption during the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rule in Rajasthan, and announcing a day-long fast on April 11 to demand action.

Hours before Sachin Pilot’s planned one-day fast, the Congress issued a stern warning to the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister, saying any such action would amount to anti-party activity.

In a statement the in-charge of AICC Rajasthan, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa revealed that “Sachin Pilot’s day-long fast tomorrow is against the party interests and is anti-party activity. If there is any issue with his own government, it can be discussed in the party forums instead of in the media and public.

“I have been an AICC in-charge for five months and Pilot ji has never discussed this issue with me. I am in touch with him and I still appeal for calm dialogue since he is an indisputable asset to the Congress party.”

News organisation According to PTI, which cited sources close to Pilot, while Rahul Gandhi was fighting the Adani issue of alleged corruption, Pilot was taking up the issue to hold the previous Raje dispensation accountable. Pilot is on a “maun vrat,” which means he will not speak out against the government.

BJP leader’s advice to Rahul Gandhi as Pilot renews attack on Gehlot

April 9, 2023, 6:23 pm

While Rajasthan’s former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot opened a new front against his political rival and chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party slammed Rahul Gandhi’s recent ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra,’ advising him to first focus on ‘Congress ko Congress se jodo’ (unite the Congress).

Pilot declared a day-long fast on Tuesday to demand action from his government over alleged corruption during the state’s BJP rule. The latest development has highlighted the power struggle within the state Congress between the Pilot and Gehlot factions, putting pressure on the central leadership to find a solution before the upcoming year-end assembly election.

Shehzad Poonawalla, national spokesperson for the BJP, tweeted, “After listening to Pilot Ek khyaal aaya. First Gehlot, Rahul Ji, and Pilot Jodo. After that, DK and Siddharamiah jodo. Then there’s Maken and Sandeep Dikshit jodo. Raja Warring Jodo and Sidhu. NCP ki phir se jodo. The country of India is already united, but the Congress is Tukde Tukde – Tooti Footi. Congress is in session. Congress, Congress, Congress. “Baki chodo.”

Sachin Pilot resumes war with CM Gehlot before Rajasthan assembly polls

April 9, 2023, 6:13 pm

Prior to the state assembly election, new issues are arising in Rajasthan as the conflict between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot resurfaces.

Sachin Pilot declared during a press conference on Sunday that he will go on a one-day hunger strike on 11 April in protest of his own government. Pilot claimed that he urged Gehlot to address the accusations against the former CM Vasundhara Raje government but received no response.

“We all made those accusations against Vasundhara Ji’s government. As the then-president of the state party unit, I also made some charges. I oppose political retaliation, Sachin Pilot said.

“I think we should talk, and I wrote to Gehlot ji almost 1.5 years ago that it is time to probe the allegations that we levelled against the BJP government.

“The Congress ought to demonstrate to the people that there is no gap between our words and action,” Pilot said.

The first letter was written by me on 28, 2022. But we got no reply. Then, on 2 November 2022, I wrote once more. “I wrote that the public believed us and moved us from 21 seats to 100 seats.” He continued by saying that he wanted to take some action on these corruption allegations.

The Rajasthan government is not even using its agencies, while the Centre is abusing the ED and CBI to target the Congress leadership, Pilot said.

He went on to say that he wants this to come into the public domain. “The public and the Congress leaders should not think that there is a difference between our kathni and karni,” he said.

Countdown of NDA govt has begun: Sachin Pilot

February 24, 2023, 1:18 pm

As the 85^th Plenary Session began today in Raipur, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said that the party will emerge stronger and the countdown of the NDA government at the Centre has begun with the meeting.

“A new message will go across to the members of the Congress party through this session. The resolutions that will be passed in the Plenary Session here will be taken to the grassroots. The reverse countdown of the NDA government for 2024 has begun with this. The party will emerge stronger after this,” Pilot said ahead of the Plenary Session. When asked about Rahul Gandhi’s Prime Ministerial candidature in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, he said, “Let the resolutions be adopted, and all the results will come to the fore”.

At Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the Congress party is holding its 85th annual general meeting.

On whether or not there will be elections for the House Working Committee, speculation continues.

The agenda for the plenary session will be decided at a steering committee meeting on Friday morning. Also, the gathering will decide whether or not elections for the Congress Working Committee will take place.

According to sources, the majority of party leaders oppose having elections and prefer that the party president be granted the authority to propose candidates for the Congress Working Committee.

Rahul Gandhi, a former president of the Congress, has been a vocal supporter of voting.

In the absence of elections, the Congress president will propose 23 of the 25 CWC members.

The party leader in Parliament and the president of the Congress are both given ex-officio membership in the CWC.

According to the party’s constitution, 12 of the remaining 23 members must be elected and 11 nominees must be approved. Hence, assuming elections are done, there will be 12 CWC members.

But, the president will also propose the other 12 CWC members if the motion to nominate 11 members is approved.

There are rumours that the Gandhi family may skip the steering committee meeting so that they won’t be held responsible if it decides not to hold the CWC elections, according to sources.

On Friday afternoon, Rahul and Sonia Gandhi are anticipated to arrive in Raipur for the plenary.