Rajasthan Political Crisis: Congress removes Sachin Pilot from Gehlot cabinet

The Congress on Tuesday sacked Sachin Pilot from the posts of Rajasthan's deputy chief minister and the party's state unit chief.  The party also removed his loyalists Vishvendra Singh and Ramesh Meena from the state cabinet.

Pilot on Monday didn't attend the Congress legislature meeting in Jaipur that recommended action against him and other lawmakers of his camp. They had argued that if the party didn’t act against the rebels, it would send a wrong message.

AICC spokesperson Randeep Surjewala announced the decision after a Congress Legislature Party meeting held here amid a tussle for power between Pilot and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

ANI tweeted,"The Congress party has decided to remove Sachin Pilot as Deputy CM and Rajasthan PCC Chief. Vishvender Singh & Ramesh Meena removed as Ministers: Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala #Rajasthan"

#WATCH Congress party has decided to remove Sachin Pilot as Deputy CM and Rajasthan PCC Chief. Vishvender Singh & Ramesh Meena removed as Ministers: Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala #Rajasthanpic.twitter.com/sJHmE9kI3T

— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2020