Rajasthan: Why Is Sachin Pilot Holding Kisan Mahapanchayats Ahead of Rahul Gandhi s Visit?
Through the rallies, the former deputy chief minister is trying to demonstrate that his influence has not diminished, even if his stature has.
Sachin Pilot addressing farmers in Jasoda, Bharatpur. Photo: Twitter/@sachinpilot
Politics10/Feb/2021
Jaipur: Just a few days ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Rajasthan to lend support farmers who are protesting the Centre’s three farm laws, former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot has been holding massive “kisan mahapanchayats”.
While these meetings have been well attended, the state’s chief minister Ashok Gehlot, cabinet ministers and the Congress party’s key functionaries have distanced themselves from the rallies.
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