While Rajasthan CM has told high command's emissaries he had no role in MLAs skipping Sunday CLP meet, no one in party is buying it, according to multiple leaders in Delhi & Jaipur.
Senior leader Pawan Bansal collects 2 sets of nomination forms, adding to rumour mill. Sachin Pilot, whose possible ascent as Rajasthan CM precipitated the crisis, arrives in Delhi.
Three MLAs who skipped Sunday's CLP meeting now profess support to Congress high command. Resignations are symbolic at best because group didn't follow format, say party insiders.
Rebellion in Rajasthan leaves party high command with unpalatable choice of either dumping 'one person one post' rule or jeopardising own govt in 1 of 2 states where it's in power.
The rebellion occured over a possible move to appoint Sachin Pilot as the next CM. The loyalists headed to Speaker C P Joshi’s home after meeting Shanti Dhariwal Sunday evening.
Congress veteran had earlier advocated multiple posts for one leader; his tone changed after meeting Rahul Gandhi when he was reminded of the Congress’ new one-person, one-post policy.
Vallabh said, 'If Rahul Gandhi remains steadfast on his decision & one has to choose between the two names appearing in public discussion, then there is no comparison between the two'.
Ashok Gehlot is slated to fly to Kochi to join the party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra & also make one last-ditch effort to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the party's top post.
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