Ashok Gehlot alleged that Pilot's associates were responsible for creating a perception that the MLAs supporting him had revolted against the Congress high command, leaving him with a bad reputation.
The BJP further escalated its offensive, with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat invoking the 2020 “Manesar episode” to underscore the deep-seated factionalism within the Congress.
Earlier, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also voiced confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will form the next government in Kerala, citing strong anti-incumbency sentiment among voters.