'Should Have Raised His Demand In Assembly': Rajasthan Congress In-Charge Randhawa On Pilot's Protest

Randhawa's remarks came after Pilot held a day-long fast in Jaipur last week against the Gehlot government's "inaction" in suspected incidents of corruption during Raje's stint as chief minister

New Delhi: Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Wednesday said that former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot should have raised his demand for action in corruption cases in the Rajasthan Assembly, instead of holding a day-long fast.

While speaking to reporters at the Birla auditorium today, Randhawa said that Pilot should have raised this issue in the assembly. "There are ruling and opposition parties in the assembly. If he had spoken in the assembly, the Chief Minister would have responded. It is wrong to go on a hunger strike like this."

His remarks came after Pilot held a day-long fast in Jaipur last week against the Gehlot government's "inaction" in suspected incidents of corruption during Raje's stint as chief minister, ignoring the Congress central leadership's warning that the gesture would amount to "anti-party" activities.

He stated that the Congress leaders of the state have already gone into "election mode," ahead of the polls later this year.

Speaking about the party workers, Randhawa said, "We are in election mode. Even today, every worker will be heard in the workshop. Every worker's opinion will be taken into account to strengthen the party."

Commenting on Congress leader Rajendra Gudha's "mother's milk" remark, Randhawa said, "I am noting every single thing. I am observing those who are working for Congress and those who are causing trouble for the party."

His remarks came after Gudha while addressing a public gathering in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on Monday said, "Pilot sir, don't worry, I want to tell you that all the youth of Rajasthan, from all religions, castes, and communities, stand behind you. I want to challenge that if you have had mother's milk, then take disciplinary action against Pilot sir and tell."

Since the formation of the state government by Congress in December 2018, Gehlot and Pilot have been engaging in a power struggle in the state.

When the party won the state in 2018, Gehlot and Pilot were both interested in becoming chief minister. The Congress high command, however, chose Gehlot for the top job for the third time.