Rajasthan BJP chief targets Gehlot over delimitation, questions Congress unity
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore criticized former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, accusing him of blaming delimitation for Congress failures and questioning his reconciliation with Sachin Pilot. Rathore also attacked Gehlot's statements on women's reservation and alleged Congress's obstruction of PM Modi's efforts, while Pilot denied personal animosity with Gehlot.
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This article reflects the ongoing political rivalry and power dynamics within Rajasthan and the broader Indian political landscape, highlighting internal party divisions and inter-party accusations ahead of potential elections.
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) accused former chief minister Ashok Gehlot of trying to hide the Congress's failures by blaming delimitation and questioned his claim of a rapprochement with Sachin Pilot.
Mr. Rathore said Mr. Gehlot is frustrated after losing power, and accused him of manipulating ward boundaries during his tenure as chief minister and creating two municipal corporations in cities.
"Gehlot should first clarify whether he stands with Sachin Pilot or still holds the same views about him as he did earlier," the BJP leader said.
Mr. Rathore alleged that Mr. Gehlot has been making statements on half-baked information on the women's reservation and the proposed increase in Lok Sabha and Assembly seats.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought consensus on women's reservation, but the Congress created obstacles.
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