New Delhi: Ex-Congress President, Rahul Gandhi is keen to keep the doors open for Sachin Pilot, sources said late this evening- hours after party challenged the leader to stop associating with the BJP by giving up the hospitality of BJP-ruled state. Sources also said that the party has asked the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Mr. Ashok Gehlot to tone down his statements.
Rahul Gandhi has yet no direct contacted with Pilot, though he had spoken to him over the weekend, sources said. Priyanka Gandhi Wadra has contacted Mr. Pilot three times. Party said that it now depends on Pilot as they have no idea about the move of him.
The action of Congress has been keen against the Rajasthan leader, who had been camping in Delhi for the betterment of the weekend. Not only the party has stripped out his post but also proceeded disqualifications in the assembly against him and his loyal MLAs.
Today, Congress Party has softened its tone on Pilot after he declared that he is not joining BJP, but shortly after senior leader Surjewala said that Pilot should stop exchanges with the BJP leaders.
Surjewala said that “we want to convey the message to Mr. Pilot that if you don’t want to go to BJP party, then stop taking their hospitality in Haryana and stop talking to any BJP leader or member”.
Mr. Gehlot made a series of the remarks that reflect the hostilities between the leaders and the allegations on BJP is accused in horse trading, Mr. Pilot being implicated. Gehlot said to the reporters that money was offered of 20 crore and the one who are part of conspiracy are giving clarifications.
The rebel ministers from Pilot’s side questioned Chief Minister Gehlot to tell how much money they were paid to join Congress. There is lot of conspiracy going, said the sources.
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