Sachin Pilot

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal said in view of the upcoming Rajasthan assembly election, party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had a detailed four-hour-long discussion with Ashok Gehlot.