Jaipur, April 28 A day after Rajasthan BJP Incharge, Radha Mohan Das Agarwal referred to Congress leader Sachin Pilot as an 'imposter' and questioned his loyalty on Monday, sharp reactions are pouring in from the Congress, with leaders across factions closing ranks on Tuesday.
Senior leaders including Ashok Gehlot, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra, former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, and ex-MLA Divya Maderna have all condemned the statement, calling it “unbecoming” and demanding an unconditional public apology.
The Congress has often been marked by internal divisions in Rajasthan, however, now the party appears united against what it terms an “external attack.” Leaders who were previously seen as belonging to rival camps are now speaking in one voice to defend Pilot’s political credibility and dignity.
Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, demanded a public apology from Radhamohan Das.
"The BJP leadership should act swiftly to rein in the unrestrained remarks of its leaders, and Mr. Radhamohan Das ought to issue a public apology for his derogatory comments. Instead of engaging in debates on substantive issues, the BJP is now resorting to personal attacks and low-level rhetoric. The BJP has completely abandoned the very principles of propriety and values it once professed to uphold. This party has now descended from constructive dialogue to a politics of insult, a true reflection of its actual conduct, character, and true face."
Govind Singh Dotasra termed the remark a reflection of the BJP’s declining political decorum. He accused the party of indulging in personal attacks instead of engaging in ideological debate, warning that such conduct undermines democratic values and could invite public backlash.
"The remark made by Rajasthan BJP Incharge, Radhamohan Das, regarding AICC General Secretary and Tonk MLA, Sachin Pilot, is not only condemnable but also serves as an example of the BJP's deteriorating political culture."
"While dissent is acceptable in politics, animosity is not. Personal insults and the transgression of decorum have become a habit for the BJP. The party appears bent on systematically eroding probity and democratic values," he said.
"The BJP leadership needs to pay attention to the conduct of its leaders and office-bearers. Radhamohan Ji should apologise for this derogatory remark," said Dotasra.
Khachariyawas, known for his sharp rhetoric, mocked Agarwal’s relevance in Rajasthan politics, claiming that even BJP members are unfamiliar with him. He emphasised that politics should focus on ideas and governance, not personal vilification.
Former MLA Divya Maderna described the comment as an affront to Rajasthan’s pride. She alleged that such remarks are aimed at diverting attention from core public issues and questioned the silence of the BJP’s top leadership, suggesting it signals tacit approval. Congress workers said that the controversy could have wider implications.
The Congress is now framing the issue as one of “Rajasthan pride versus outsiders,” especially with local polls on the horizon.
At the same time, the visible unity between leaders like Gehlot, Dotasra, and Pilot sends a strategic message that the Congress is willing to put aside internal differences to counter the BJP’s narrative and consolidate its position ahead of upcoming electoral battles.
Whether the BJP responds with damage control or doubles down on its stance remains to be seen, but for now, the controversy has reshaped the political discourse in Rajasthan.
Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor