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Congress passes resolution to support Ashok Gehlot-led govt in Rajasthan

<span style="color: #222222;">In Rajasthan, Congress Legislature Party has passed resolution supporting Ashok Gehlot-led government.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Congress Legislative Party, CLP meeting was held at Jaipur Monday afternoon amid differences in the Rajasthan government.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress Government plunged into crisis after Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot declared open rebellion.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Pilot had claimed that the Gehlot Government has been reduced to minority as over 30 Congress MLAs are supporting him.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The CLP today demanded strict disciplinary action against members of the party who are involved in anti-party activity.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Apart from Congress, MLAs from CPI- M, Bharatiya Tribal Party and RLD also attended the meeting.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Bhartiya Tribal Party has directed both its MLAs to remain neutral.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Party President Hamesh Bhai Vasava has said in his letter that in case of the floor test, the both MLAs will not support either the BJP or the Congress.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said that disciplinary action will be taken if they violate the whip.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> The Congress has claimed that the government has an absolute majority and will complete five years term.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Earlier, Congress made an appeal to its rebellion MLAs and Ministers to attend the meeting of the party legislature.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, state BJP president Satish Poonia told media that the party is keeping an eye on the entire development and the top leadership will take appropriate decisions when needed.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR correspondent reports, by showcasing the support of more than 101 MLAs, which is the magical figure in Rajasthan assembly, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed that the Congress government is safe and stable. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On the other hand, Sachin Pilot is also talking about having the support of more than two dozen MLAs including some senior leaders.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In such a situation, the Gehlot government, though safe at the moment, is not taking any chances and has shifted all its supporting MLAs to a hotel amidst tight security.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">This is believed to be the reason for the soft stance of Congress towards Sachin Pilot.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Despite Pilot's rebellion, Congress has yet not taken any action against him. Overall, all eyes are now on Sachin Pilot who has not made his stance official as yet. </span><br />''  

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