Ashok Gehlot softens stance, says he's ready to accept Sachin Pilot back if high command forgives

He said the party trusted him and he has been a Union minister, AICC general secretary, state unit chief and chief minister

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As per the anti-defection law, the 18-member group led by Mr Pilot could attract action by the Speaker

Sibal told the bench that the appeal had become infructuous as the apex court did not stay the earlier high court order

The Congress had on Friday given the call for demonstrations in all district headquarters against the

Gehlot said he had a majority and things would be crystal clear in the Assembly.

The Congress had sought action against Pilot and the other dissidents under paragraph 2 (1) (a) of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

Speaker CP Joshi is contesting the High Court's right to rule on his proceedings

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot, meanwhile, continued his attack saying those betraying the party will not be able to face the public.

Reacting to his allegation, Mr Pilot said he was saddened but not surprised.

This is the same hotel where the BJP kept MLAs from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh (during political dramas in those states)