Rajasthan Cabinet expansion likely as crisis deepens; Sachin Pilot camping in Delhi

In line with reviews, Pilot needs 6-7 ministerial posts for MLAs loyal to him. Alternatively, the BSP MLAs are additionally anticipating a reward for supporting Congress. (PTI)

The disaster throughout the Rajasthan unit of the Congress occasion has but once more taken centrestage with Sachin Pilot tenting in Delhi and a few former BSP MLAs who joined the Congress overtly expressing their want for a cupboard berth. Pilot is in Delhi to press for his calls for with the Congress management. Sachin Pilot had revolted towards Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in July 2020 and was placated by the occasion excessive command after a promise that their calls for could be suitably fulfilled. It has been round a yr and the problems flagged by Pilot are but to be resolved.

In line with reviews, Pilot needs 6-7 ministerial posts for MLAs loyal to him. Alternatively, the BSP MLAs are additionally anticipating a reward for supporting Congress. “Practically a yr in the past, 19 MLAs (Sachin pilot camp) had left Congress. Had it not been us (10 independents and 6 BSP MLAs), the Rajasthan authorities would’ve been making ready for its 1st dying anniversary. Why doesn’t excessive command perceive it? They didn’t have a majority and we saved the Congress authorities,” mentioned former BSP and now Congress MLA Rajendra Guda.

Six BSP MLAs together with Rajendra Guda had merged with Congress final yr and are essential to Ashok Gehlot’s energy within the meeting. “There are points in cupboard growth, nevertheless it ought to be achieved now. It’s been delayed for lengthy. At any time when it’s appropriate for Rajasthan CM and circumstances are proper, he’ll take a choice,” mentioned one other former BSP MLA Sandeep Yadav.

In the meantime, Rajasthan Congress MLA Bhanwar Lal Sharma mentioned that there are lots of contenders for the ministerial berths. “There’s a proverb – ‘Ek Anar, Sau Bimar’. However there are 25 ‘bimar’ (aspirants) for ministerial berths,” mentioned Bhanwar Lal Sharma.

He mentioned that he too wished to develop into CM however suppressed his want. “Nothing goes to occur for the following 2 months as a result of CM is just not assembly folks in-person. I additionally wished to develop into CM however generally we’ve to suppress our needs. I’m with Congress occasion and Sachin Pilot and CM Ashok Gehlot are my leaders,” mentioned Sharma. He mentioned that senior leaders should be given their due respect.

Reviews claimed {that a} cupboard growth is probably going in Rajasthan which is able to fulfil a number of the calls for raised by Sachin Pilot. In line with reviews, Ashok Gehlot is conducting common conferences with MLAs to placate the state of affairs. It’s being mentioned that Gehlot can have 9 extra vacancies in his cupboard.

Alternatively, Congress chief Ajay Maken together with some senior leaders are holding talks with numerous camps to resolve their grievances.