Following the meeting earlier on Thursday, Rahul took to Twitter to share a photo with Gehlot and Pilot stating "united colours of Rajasthan", hinting at a possible resolution. With MP and Rajasthan off the table the next state waiting for Rahul's CM pick is Chhattisgarh.
(With inputs from PTI)
Madhya Pradesh CM designate Kamal Nath to be sworn-in on December 17
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Kamal Nath will be sworn-in at a ceremony in Bhopal on December 17.
After holding one-on-one discussion with both the CM aspirant- Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Rahul Gandhi named the former as the Hindi heartland's CM.
BJP 's Tajinder Pal Bagga threatens to sit on indefinite hunger strike for appointing Kamal Nath as Madhya Pradesh CM
From 17 Dec 10 AM I will sit on Indefinite hunger Strike against the @RahulGandhi decision to appoint Sikh Murdrer Kamal nath as CM. He is the same person who burned Gurudwara Rakabganj ( Cremation place of Hind Di Chadar Guru Teg Bhadur Ji ) https://t.co/gIR6ERVyFO
Kamal Nath to stake claim to form government in Madhya Pradesh
CM designate Kamal Nath will meet Governor Anandiben Patel today in Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form a government in Madhya Pradesh.
Gehlot, Pilot reach Rahul Gandhi's residence
Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot both have reached Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi for a second round of meetings with the party president.
Ashok Gehlot claims BJP spreading lies on Rajasthan CM decision
Decision is not being delayed, BJP is spreading lies. BJP took 7 days in UP & 9 days in Maharashtra to choose a CM.The process takes time,observers go to sates for discussion.Whenever such decision is taken it takes time. (Photo|PTI)
Sachin Pilot asks party cadres to maintain peace
सभी कार्यकर्ताओं से शांति एवं अनुशासन बनाए रखने का आग्रह करता हूँ। मुझे पार्टी के शीर्ष नेतृत्व पर पूरा विश्वास है, माननीय राहुल गाँधी जी एवं श्रीमती सोनिया गाँधी जी जो फ़ैसला लेंगे उसका हम स्वागत करेंगे।हम सभी कांग्रेस के समर्पित,पार्टी की गरिमा बनाये रखना हम सभी की ज़िम्मेदारी
Sachin Pilot supporters burn tyres, block roads in Rajasthan
As Congress party secretary Ashok Gehlot emerged as the frontrunner in the Chief Minister race, supporters of Sachin Pilot burned tyres and blocked roads in Rajasthan demanding their leader to be put on the top chair.
Gehlot, Pilot supporters celebrate after the announcement of Rajasthan CM, Deputy CM
Ajmer Congress party workers celebrate after the party named Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot for Rajasthan chief minister and deputy chief minister's posts respectively in Ajmer Friday Dec 14 2018.
After formal announcement in Delhi, Gehlot, Pilot arrive in Rajasthan
Rajasthan: CM designate Ashok Gehlot and Deputy CM designate Sachin Pilot arrive in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/CUVYMFqbCe
Chhattisgarh CM to be decided soon, all CMs to take oath on 17 December
As per media reports all the elected MLA's in Rajasthan will meet the Governor at his residence at 6:30 pm today and will stake claim to form the government.
Sachin Pilot's brother-in-law and NC leader Omar Abdullah wishes the CM, deputy duo
Congratulations to @ashokgehlot51 ji & @SachinPilot for taking up the responsibilities of CM & Deputy CM of Rajasthan respectively. Together may they succeed in giving the people of Rajasthan the government they deserve.
Congress delegation to meet Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh in Jaipur at 7 pm today. (ANI)
Gehlot assures Pilot and he will serve the people
Sachin Pilot and I will give good governance in Rajasthan, said Ashok Gehlot. Sachin Pilot also thanked Rahul Gandhi for designating the top posts.
Sachin Pilot is the new Deputy CM
Our best wishes to Shri @SachinPilot, the new Deputy CM of Rajasthan. A young & dedicated leader, he is sure to bring development, peace & happiness to the people of Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/0UlcCDESFl
Although there has been no official announcement from the Congress, party sources have claimed that Cabinet portfolios will be divided equally between both the Gehlot and Pilot factions.
Congress formally announces the new CM of Rajasthan
.@ashokgehlot51 a stalwart of the Congress party has been elected CM of Rajasthan. We wish him the best as he takes on this new appointment with vigour, sincerity & a commitment to our democratic values. pic.twitter.com/eMvwuZYMM9
It's sealed! Ashok Gehlot is the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Ashok Gehlot is the new CM of Rajasthan and Sachin Pilot will take charge as the Deputy CM.
Sachin Pilot reaches Congress headquarters in Delhi
Kamal Nath officially met Governor Anandiben Patel to stake claim to form govt
Nath along with other senior Congress leaders, including Digvijaya Singh, Arun Yadav, Vivek Tankha and Deepak Babaria met the Governor today and formally staked claim for forming the government. (Photo|EPS)
Sachin Pilot offered post of Deputy CM: Sources
Sources: Sachin Pilot to be the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He will also continue to be the Rajasthan Congress Chief. https://t.co/pouOSawiIq
Ashok Gehlot, a two-time Chief Minister from Rajasthan is also the Congress party's general secretary. The 67-year-old has maintained a good relation with the party members with his accessible nature.
However, under his leadership in 2013, the party suffered a massive defeat where they managed to secure only 21 seats.
Ashok Gehlot the next CM of Rajasthan: Sources
Sources have suggested that Ashok Gehlot has been selected as the next CM of Rajasthan.
Chhattisgarh Congress president in Delhi as race for CM heats up
Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh Congress President: We have given the authority to the High Command to decide the name (of the CM), whatever they decide, we'll go by it.
WATCH| Jyotiraditya Scinda thanks public, asks to stand together for better future
"मैं अकेला ही चला था जानिब-ए-मंज़िल मगर लोग साथ आते गए और कारवाँ बनता गया" - मजरूह सुल्तानपुरी pic.twitter.com/hjiYn5TE6V
"I would like to thank public and I hope that we will live up to the expectations that public has from us and the Congress party. Our priorities will be agriculture sector & generating employment for the youth," says Kamal Nath.
