CRISIS DEFUSED
Pilot, through his official Whatsapp group, says the Ashok Gehlot government is in minority and that over 30 Congress and some independent MLAS have pledged support to him
MLAS loyal to Gehlot camp at hotel Fairmont in Jaipur, while those backing Pilot reach Manesar, Gurgaon. Expressing faith in Gehlot’s leadership, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meets and seeks strict disciplinary action against any office bearer or MLA indulging in anti-party activities
After no-show, Cong drops Pilot from the cabinet and the post of state party chief. Two of his loyalists – Vishwendra Singh and
Ramesh Meena – also out of cabinet
Congress dissolves state and district executive Gehlot alleges that Pilot, without naming him directly, was involved in horse-trading. Assembly speaker issues notices to 19 MLAS on complaint of Chief Whip.
Pilot camp approaches High Court against the notice Three audio tapes released by CM’S OSD with purported conversations relating to horse trading of MLAS
CM meets Governor with proposal to call assembly session
Governor returns proposal, raises objection
Government files fresh proposal, demands session from July 31
Governor again returns proposal with objections
For a third time, government proposes new dates for assembly session
Governor allows proposal but with a
21-day notice period, setting August 14 as date for session
Alleging continuous attempts of poaching, Congress shifts its MLAS to Jaislamer from Jaipur.
Days ahead of the assembly session, which probably could witness a floor test, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot writes to all Rajasthan MLAS, appealing to save democracy