They also asked for the Tonk MLA and former Rajasthan Congress president be handed over the party's rein in the state.
On reservations and the issue if merit, Sachin Pilot said that there should be a level-playing field so that every aspect of Indian society can benefit from development.
In an interview with PTI, Pilot said the AICC session taking place in Gujarat is significant as it comes at a time when the focus is on strengthening the party in that state and restoring its past glory there.
"No one is paying attention to the pollution, inflation, unemployment and cleanliness in Delhi. The Congress party has launched guarantees and we are giving a road map to the people," the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister said.
Jaipur, Oct 10 Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday expressed confidence that the results of the assembly elections in Haryana will not affect the ..
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and Manish Tewari voiced concern over escalating terrorist strikes in Jammu and Kashmir. Sachin Pilot urged the government to address the issue promptly and take strict action for security. Meanwhile, Manish Tewari expressed sadness over the recent attacks and called for government action to prevent infiltration encouraged by Pakistan
In an exclusive conversation with CNBC TV18, Congress leader Sachin Pilot talks about upcoming Lok Sabha elections, highlighting key aspects of the Congress manifesto and addressing concerns about economic growth. From discussing the need for change in Indian politics to assessing the party's performance in various states, Pilot provides a comprehensive overview of the political landscape. Don't miss his views on seat allocation, economic policies, and the comparison between BJP and Congress campaigns.
On May 15, Congress leader Sachin Pilot campaigned in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi, to support Congress’ North East Delhi Lok Sabha candidate, Kanhaiya Kumar. He expressed confidence in Kumar's victory and stated that INDIA bloc candidates are leading and will win across all seven seats. Pilot also remarked on BJP's changing targets and the strength of the INDIA bloc's manifesto. Watch for more!
Sachin Pilot remarked that the BJP boasts about reaching 300 or 400 seats, and if they were genuinely confident, why would they feel the necessity to poach opposition members and field them as their own candidates in elections
BJP seeing religion in Congress manifesto and terming it Muslim League smacks of effort to polarise, says Pilot. He defends the candidature of Ashok Gehlot’s son
BJP seeing religion in Congress manifesto and terming it Muslim League smacks of effort to polarize, Pilot tells News18. He defends the candidature of Ashok Gehlot’s son
The screening committee for shortlisting candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh met here on Sunday, with AICC in-charge of the state Sachin Pilot stating that winnability is the most important condition for nominee selection.
The appointment of Sachin Pilot as the Congress' general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh comes days after the party suffered a rout in the state Assembly polls.
It was the second assembly election for Pilot, a two-time Member of Parliament.
Rajasthan Elections 2023: After his failed coup in 2020, Sachin Pilot had been on an on-again, off-again streak of rebellion against Ashok Gehlot. But since June this year Pilot has changed tack. He has refrained from potshots at Gehlot, suggesting Pilot is waiting patiently for the political winds to turn in his favour and trusting the Congress high command to reward him for loyalty
The ticket distribution was by and large "very fair" with the winnability factor adhered to, he said.
Assembly Elections 2023 Highlights: Rahul Gandhi, who visited Telangana on November 1, promised to "return the money to the people of Telangana that has been looted from them".
Congress leaders must take inspiration from Rahul Gandhi, who has faced all the challenges. There was nothing for Congress leaders to fear or feel intimidated about. Raids are being carried out because elections are around the corner, said Sachin Pilot.
As Rajasthan gets ready for the assembly election, two pre-poll surveys have thrown up contradictory outcomes for the state where smaller political parties traditionally play a vital role
Gehlot's remark, though made on a lighter note, assumes significance as he has been engaged in a power tussle with his former deputy Sachin Pilot since the last assembly elections in 2018.
"If there is a little back and forth, then it is not a big issue because the party and the public are more important than any individual. I also understand this and he also understands it," the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister said.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, AICC general secretary organisation K C Venugopal, AICC in-charge of state Sukhjinder Randhawa, state unit chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Pilot and other senior leaders from Rajasthan met at the party headquarters here at 11 am.
Four options lie before Sachin Pilot: float a regional party and be his own boss, remain in Congress and wait for Ashok Gehlot to fade away in Rajasthan or focus on national politics, join Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party or cross over to the BJP. None of the options are particularly attractive
Sachin Pilot has planned a rally on June 11, his father’s death anniversary, in Dausa where the disillusioned Congress leader may announce a break with the party if the high command doesn’t offer him an acceptable deal. A week has passed since the central leadership’s photo-op in Delhi projecting “unity” but why has a solution to the imbroglio not been made public yet?
The Congress on Monday said the two leaders have agreed to the party's "proposal" and will fight the upcoming assembly elections unitedly, having left all issues to be resolved by the high command.