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This is how Sachin Pilot returned to the Congress, what exactly happened behind the scenes

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 11, 2020 15:02 IST

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The political drama that has been going on in Rajasthan for the last month has finally come to an end. The resentment of Sachin Pilot, who raised the flag of rebellion against the administration of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, has been allayed.
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As dramatic as Sachin Pilot's political outburst was, Congress party stalwarts have succeeded in covering up this outrage. At the end of the play, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders played an important role
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When Sachin Pilot had openly expressed his displeasure, he had the strength of 25 MLAs. On July 12, Sachin Pilot claimed that the Gehlot government was in the minority.
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The BJP, which wants to overthrow the Gehlot government in Rajasthan, tried to take advantage of Sachin Pilot's displeasure. Then the discussion started that the pilot would become the Chief Minister by overthrowing the Gehlot government and joining hands with the BJP. But in the meantime, some of the pilot's colleagues
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Pilot was rumoured to be in touch with the BJP. However, he did not reach a final decision on leaving the Congress. He also repeatedly denied the news that he was joining the BJP.
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Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi took the initiative to woo Sachin Pilot. Priyanka Gandhi approached the pilot's father-in-law Farooq Abdullah and brother-in-law Omar Abdullah. At the same time, Sachin is giving proof of his old relationship.
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Sachin Pilot had given the family an idea about his upcoming political journey. But in the meantime, it was weakening in the ongoing power struggle in Rajasthan.
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Meanwhile, Ashok Gehlot rallied Congress MLAs from Rajasthan and formed a strong front. On the other hand, there were rounds of discussions with Sachin Pilot. Deependra Hooda contacted Rahul Gandhi and asked him to persuade Sachin Pilot.
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However, while the discussion was going on, Ashok Gehlot had strongly criticized the pilot so Sachin Pilot was scattered however, he was not mentally prepared to leave the Congress and go directly to the BJP.
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While the differences between Sachin Pilot and the Congress were intensifying, Kapil Sibal expressed his displeasure by tweeting whether the Congress would wake up after the horses left the stables. Priyanka Gandhi then advised Sibal to contact Pilot.
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Since Karti is a friend of Sachin Pilot, the discussion started. However, at the same time, Gehlot released an audio CD and diverted the discussion. Meanwhile, Sachin Pilot's fortunes were also weakening.
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Meanwhile, last Sunday, Priyanka Gandhi once again contacted Sachin Pilot through the Abdullah family. He also advised Gehlot and his supporters not to criticize Sachin Pilot.
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On the one hand, Sachin Pilot was persuaded, but Ashok Gehlot was not in the mood to listen. At that time, the party should look at the long-term benefit instead of the immediate benefit, suggested the party leaders. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Congress leaders met the duo and decided to put an end to the controversy.
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Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi invited Sachin Pilot. Pilot also told his supporters that there was no point in arguing without reason if the government in Rajasthan could not be overthrown.
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During the discussion with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot expressed his grief. 'You made me Deputy Chief Minister, but in Rajasthan my qualifications are lower than that of an MLA,' he said. At this time, these leaders from childhood to now
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Pilot was told that if demands were accepted immediately, there would be resentment in Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Also he should wait a bit, they will be given the right place in the party. Also, due respect to the supporters.
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Meanwhile, it was also decided that Priyanka Gandhi, a supporter of Sachin Pilot, would meet the MLAs. But now Gehlot group MLA Sachin Pilot has not been given any assurance.
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But no one will say what has happened to both the leaders in this political drama that has been going on for the last month. However, by stopping this political drama, the Congress has succeeded in saving its government in Rajasthan.
Tags: Sachin PilotAshok GehlotRahul GandhiPriyanka Gandhi
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