Sachin Pilot discussed Congress's roadmap for upcoming 2023 elections. He said, the party has decided to ahead unitedly to win the next term.
Highlights
- Sachin Pilot meets interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath
- The meeting is likely to be about Sachin Pilot's role in the party
- There are speculation that Sachin Pilot has gained a stronger position in the party
Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot met interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath and discussed how to unitedly take the party forward to another win in next year's assembly election. Sources said Pilot had come to meet Sonia Gandhi to also decide on his future role in the party.
"Rajasthan is a state where government changes every 5 years. I think if we do things right, we might head to a direction where Congress can win next Rajasthan polls," said Sachin Pilot
The Congress leader added: "Congress President is very keen that we all work unitedly to form a government in Rajasthan again. I've been giving her my feedback regularly. Today, we spoke about organisational elections and how to strengthen the party."
According to sources, the meeting took place after Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed his wish to become the chief minister of Rajasthan as the state heads towards an election in the coming year. During this meeting, the interim Congress chief is likely to decisions on his roles and responsibilities.
All eyes were on this meeting since there are speculation that Pilot, who is also the former state party chief, was getting a stronger position in the party, which has been long awaited.
On Wednesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met Gandhi and attended the presentation given by poll strategist Prashant Kishor along with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, among others. A day later, Pilot was called to New Delhi triggering speculations of Congress makeover and a larger role to be given to him.
Sources confirmed that Kishor has suggested more powers for the young leaders and if his ideas are accepted, Pilot may be given a bigger role.
Further, there are chances of Congress leadership heeding Pilot's suggestions more attentively and making the much-awaited political appointments in the state, giving a larger role to leaders of his camp. Pilot had met Sonia Gandhi in November last year and recently in April he met Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.
Sources said that Pilot shall also discuss issues of Rajasthan with Sonia Gandhi and tips to strengthen Congress in the desert state before the Assembly polls next year and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
As there are many vital positions lying vacant at district and block levels, the issue of their earliest filling shall also be discussed, sources said.
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