Is it a leadership battle or political message, Understand the meaning of the Gehlot-Pilot debate
Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : It all started when former CM Ashok Gehlot had said regarding the Manesar controversy of 2020 that the events that occurred at that time should be accepted as a mistake, forgotten and forgiven. Gehlot said that an attempt was made to oust the government at that time.
The age-old rivalry between the former CM and senior leader Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in the Rajasthan Congress seems to be resurfacing. Recent statements from both the leaders prove that the years-long dispute has not ended. It is at a time when the Congress high command is trying to show a message of unity in Rajasthan, there is another challenge before the party in the form of this conflict between Gehlot and Pilot.
Gehlot's statement again inflamed politics:
Actually, the controversy had heated up when former CM Ashok Gehlot had said regarding the controversial Manesar controversy of 2020 that the events that took place at that time should be accepted as a mistake, forgotten and forgiven. Gehlot had said that during that time an attempt was made to oust the government. Gehlot's statement was seen as a direct challenge to Sachin Pilot camp.
Pilot's answer from Karauli targeting without naming:
Soon after Gehlot's statement, Sachin Pilot also replied from Karauli without naming anyone at a farmers' conference. Pilot had said that he has been in politics for the last 25 years, and he knows many political tricks. He also said that he has no personal enmity with anyone but it is important to speak the truth. Pilot said struggle, restraint, satisfaction and respect were fundamental aspects of politics, stating that one can control one's actions but not the other's. It is believed that Pilot's answer was an answer to Gehlot's statement.
Rahul Gandhi is giving the message of unity:
This whole episode happened at a time when the Congress high command was making efforts to organize the party in Rajasthan and give the message of unity. During his last visit to Rajasthan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi not only praised the work of State President Govind Singh Dotasara and Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Julie.
Rahul Gandhi had said that the work of the two leaders is good for the organization and Congress workers should work together with it. But the statement of Gehlot and Pilot has dulled the message of unity.
Organizational structure may be affected:
Political analysts say that if the gap between supporters of the two leaders widens, it will have a direct effect on the organizational structure. Congress is not in power in Rajasthan and is trying to become the main opposition of the BJP. In such a situation, the disunity within the party will have a negative effect on the morale of the workers and the organizational structure of Congress. This is why Congress high command is keeping a close watch on the entire episode.
Difficulty may increase in Panchayat and Municipality elections:
Analysts say that the controversy can also cause problems in Panchayat and Municipal elections. Preparations for the Municipal and Panchayat elections are already underway in the state. If the gap between the supporters of the two leaders widens, it will have its effects on all areas from ticket distribution to election strategy and poor cooperation between Congress workers in many places will harm the party.
It can also be reflected at the national level:
There is a possibility that the effect of this political debate is not just confined to Rajasthan. Sachin Pilot is one of the prominent leaders of Congress at the national level and is carrying many organizational tasks in various states. On the other hand, Ashok Gehlot is one of the most experienced and senior leaders of the Congress party and has a strong hold within the party organization. The statements given by the two leaders to each other can cause problems for Congress at the national level.
The headache of the High Command increased:
Although Congress is continuously giving the message of its complete unity, new political questions have arisen due to the rekindled bitterness between Gehlot and Pilot. Now the eyes are on the Congress High Command as to how it resolves the issue and whether it is successful in keeping the Congress organized. Gehlot and Pilot are the hottest topic of conversation in Rajasthan politics at present.
