Did 'Pilot Factor' Harm Congress In Rajastan? Here's What Trends Indicate
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A look at the trends so far indicate that the BJP made heavy gains in eastern Rajasthan, which has several pockets dominated by the Gujjar community
As the BJP cruises to a comfortable win in Rajasthan, there is speculation that the Congress suffered due to infighting in the ranks, particularly the Sachin Pilot factor. #ResultsWithNDTV | The colours of Rajasthan 2023 vs 2018*election suspended in one seat in Rajasthan🔗: https://t.co/x5urHrf45c#RajasthanElectionResult#RajasthanElectionspic.twitter.com/LH2p2LfdxL
A look at the trends so far indicate that the BJP made heavy gains in eastern Rajasthan, which has several pockets dominated by the Gujjar community. Reports in the run-up to the election had claimed that the community was upset over Mr Pilot, a Gujjar leader, being denied the Chief Minister post following the Congress's win in 2018.
A rebellion led by Mr Pilot in 2020 had almost toppled the Ashok Gehlot government. Following this, he was removed as Deputy Chief Minister and dropped as state Congress chief. While the Congress tried hard to show a united front during its campaign, with Mr Pilot too appealing to people to back the party, results show the party failed to send the message across.
