Amita Shah
BJP hopes to return to power on the pledge of good governance even as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot plays the populist card. Open reports from Rajasthan
It is highly unlikely Gehlot will oblige and step aside for his arch-rival to occupy the coveted chief ministerial gaddi
The BJP is believed to be in touch with several Congress leaders and considering whether it can get Pilot to switch sides and join the party
Congress wants a regent, a placeholder for Rahul Gandhi. But who can combine political sagacity with a saintly heart? Ashok Gehlot, the loyal one, has weakened Sonia Gandhi at a vulnerable moment. If she relents, the aura of command gets blown apart. Congress has become a puzzled jigsaw rather than a jigsaw puzzle, a combination of small cardboard pieces that no longer add up to a coherent picture
The Gandhis have eggs on their faces, while the Rajasthan chief minister holds all the cards
Congress leadership miscalculates as official “favourite” Ashok Gehlot refuses to quit as chief minister and becomes the centre of a revolt by MLAs
Ashok Gehlot talked about the revolt of the ministers in the Pilot camp, named them and said they would now have to change their attitude
Sonia Gandhi is still said to be personally warm towards Sachin Pilot and should he wish to return, she could facilitate it