“Some Words Were Unexpected”: Congress On Ashok Gehlot’s NDTV Interview

After Ashok Gehlot’s all-out assault on his Rajasthan rival Sachin Pilot, whom he repeatedly referred to as “gaddar (traitor)” in an unique interview to NDTV yesterday, the Congress mentioned sure phrases utilized by the Chief Minister had been “surprising” and “shocking”.

“Some phrases used within the interview had been surprising. We’re a household. Each Gehlot and Pilot are wanted,” mentioned Congress chief Jairam Ramesh.

“There are some variations that will probably be resolved. There is no such thing as a environment of concern in our get together. Folks say no matter involves their thoughts. The Excessive Command will not be dictatorial.”

Jairam Ramesh mentioned each are senior leaders. “No matter be the decision, the group comes earlier than people,” he asserted.

He added: “Even I’m stunned by the phrases used (by Gehlot).”

In his trenchant assault on Sachin Pilot, Mr Gehlot instructed NDTV that he’s a traitor and will by no means be Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

“A gaddar (traitor) can’t be Chief Minister. The Excessive Command can’t make Sachin Pilot the Chief Minister… a person who would not have 10 MLAs. Who revolted. He betrayed the get together, (he) is a traitor,” Mr Gehlot, 71, mentioned.

He additionally accused the BJP of enabling Mr Pilot’s 2020 revolt and paying MLAs who backed him Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore.

Mr Pilot mentioned: “Ashok Gehlot has referred to as me incompetent, traitor and has made a number of allegations. These allegations are false and utterly pointless at a time we have to put up a united struggle towards BJP… It’s unbecoming for such a senior chief to say such issues at a time like this.”