In Barmer, MLA Harish Chaudhary targeted ex-CM Gehlot, saying, 'There is no direct communication between us now.'
Harish Chaudhary made this significant revelation while speaking at a religious event at the Veer Tejaji temple in Barmer. He mentioned that he did not want to speak bitterly on this sacred platform, but it was also not right to hide the truth.
Without naming former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Chaudhary took a direct aim at him. This statement comes at a time when Gehlot and Sachin Pilot recently showed unity in the presence of Rahul Gandhi.
Chaudhary said, "He was our Chief Minister before. It's better if I don't speak at this holy place. But since the Lok Sabha elections, my 'Rama-Shyama' (greetings/talks) with him has stopped."
He also clarified that there is no longer any medium for direct communication between them. If Barmer MP Ummedaram Beniwal brings any message, he only listens to it.
Several reasons are believed to be behind the bitterness between Harish Chaudhary and Ashok Gehlot. Chaudhary was reportedly upset about the re-entry of some leaders considered close to Gehlot into the party. He had also complained to the high command about this.
Previously, Chaudhary had targeted the Gehlot government over discrepancies related to the ex-servicemen's quota in OBC reservation. He held the Chief Minister directly responsible for postponing the proposal in a cabinet meeting.
Chaudhary had also alleged that Hanuman Beniwal's Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) was sponsored by Ashok Gehlot. He believed Gehlot was doing this to weaken other Jat leaders in Congress.
This statement by Harish Chaudhary has created a stir in the politics of Rajasthan, especially in Marwar. It exposes the ongoing factionalism within the party and presents a new challenge for the high command.
Following this statement, questions have also been raised about Congress's 'all is well' claims. It now remains to be seen how the party leadership handles this internal strife.
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