Despite all the efforts of the top leadership, the fight between Sachin Pilot (left) and Ashok Gehlot is not taking the name of ending. (PTI File)
Congress has thrown its weight behind CM Ashok Gehlot and said that his government has given the state a leadership position in governance in the country
A day after Congress leader Sachin Pilot launched a fresh attack on the Rajasthan government over corruption, the party on Monday sought to play down his remarks and said it was “wrong” to say that the Ashok Gehlot government is not working against corruption. Has been
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the Sanjeevani scam investigation is going on against senior Rajasthan BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and the Union Minister has also filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Gehlot.
When asked about Pilot’s comment that the Congress government in Rajasthan was not against corruption cases during the previous BJP government, he told reporters, “An inquiry is on into how the BJP has done our elected officials in Rajasthan.” Conspired to topple the government and tried to buy our MLAs.” in the state.
Khera said, “It is wrong to say that the investigation is not happening, because the investigation is going on and if anyone has any complaint, it should be brought to the notice of the AICC in-charge.”
The Congress spokesperson also said that more details would emerge in the next few months on the probe against Shekhawat.
He said that the conspiracy to topple the Congress government in Rajasthan and every aspect of the Sanjeevani scam will come to the fore soon.
Asked if the party is also conducting its own probe, Khera said, “The investigative agencies are conducting the probe as it is their job to do so and not that of the organisation.” We don’t have any spyware installed.” He said the party’s organization general secretary is in touch with everyone and will talk to everyone involved in the organization.
Khera refused to talk further on the issues raised by Pilot, saying he had nothing more to add to what the Congress had already said.
The Congress has thrown its weight behind CM Ashok Gehlot and said that his government has given the state a leadership position in governance in the country and it will seek a fresh mandate on the strength of its achievements as well as the collective efforts of the organization Will ask
Pilot on Sunday alleged that the Ashok Gehlot-led government failed to probe cases of alleged corruption during the BJP rule in Rajasthan and sought to press for action in a sign of growing tension in the party’s state unit ahead of the assembly. Announced a day’s fast for Election.
Without mentioning Pilot’s demand, the Congress issued a statement in Delhi that its government under Ashok Gehlot as chief minister has implemented schemes that have benefited people and the party will celebrate “these historic achievements” later this year. and the collective efforts of our organization”.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said it was “not appropriate” for Pilot to hold a press conference in this manner and he should have taken up the issue with him first.
Amid factionalism, former Deputy Chief Minister Pilot’s move to open a new front against Gehlot is being seen as an attempt to put pressure on the high command to resolve the leadership issue before the assembly elections.
“No action was taken (by the Gehlot government) on corruption by the previous Vasundhara Raje government. While in opposition, we had promised a probe into the Rs 45,000-crore mining scam,” Pilot had said while announcing the hunger strike on Tuesday.
He said he had written to Gehlot on the issue on March 28 and November 2 last year but there was no response to his letters.
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