Pilot could be CM if...: Rajasthan BJP chief

July 24, 2020 08:47

The political fracas in Rajasthan is continuing unabashedly and the Congress-ruled state is staring at the same fate faced by Madhya Pradesh in March after the public fallout of another top Congress leader that led to the fall of the Kamal Nath government.

Now, state BJP chief Satish Poonia has slipped in an explosive statement giving a dash of hint on how the tables could turn in the politically charged state, though Pilot had openly announced that he would not be joining the BJP.

Poonia brushed aside allegations of his party assisting Pilot, but at the same time slipped in that Pilot could become the chief minister if the situation allows.

Poonia said that Pilot has his own stature and the BJP should not be blamed for his patronage, contrary to the allegations levelled by Gehlot.

If the situation allows, Sachin Pilot can become the CM. In fact, he has taken a big step with this goal in mind. He is the one who needs to decide what will be his next step and then we will take a call, the BJP leader said, dropping hints that Pilot joining his party cant be ruled out yet.

Poonia further said that the Gehlot government stands on verge of collapse as they will be left with wafer-thin majority if 19 MLAs including Pilot and 3 independents who are out from Congress camp, leave the government.

We are the party with the highest mandate after Congress, we will definitely discuss the issue with our central leaders and parliamentary board and then take a call, Poonia said.

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