Gehlot loyalists affirm strong position amid disquiet in Rajasthan
The Hindu
Sachin Pilot’s meetings with Rahul last week have visibly led to disquiet in Rajasthan Chief Minister’s camp
Amid speculation over an early Cabinet reshuffle in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s loyalists have affirmed that the political situation would not witness any major upheaval because of “unstinted support” of over 100 MLAs to the present leadership. The latest developments in Punjab are also likely to make an impact on Rajasthan.
While the rival camps in the ruling Congress have been trying to get a share in the political appointments, former Pradesh Congress president Sachin Pilot’s meetings with party leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi last week have visibly led to disquiet in the Gehlot camp. Mr. Pilot’s meeting with Speaker C.P. Joshi has also caught the attention of political observers.