Rajasthan Congress Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Power Prospects

Political analysts believe that the Congress in the state needs organisational strength and leadership cohesion amid prospects of returning to power. Despite this, the absence of the party's two most popular leaders on one stage remains a topic of discussion among workers and supporters. AdvertisementOn July 21, the state Congress held a protest and an effigy burning at Jaipur's Ambedkar Circle demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Many senior leaders, including state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasara, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, were present at the event. Ashok Gehlot also courted arrest during the demonstration, photos of which were in the news. However, Sachin Pilot did not attend the event. Advertisement9 recruitments interview schedule released, interviews to begin from this day; know dateOn July 22, a "Students'Goonj" event led by Sachin Pilot was held at Jaipur's Ambedkar Hostel. Posters of the event showed Congress high command and Sachin Pilot leading, while state Congress president Ashok Gehlot and state Congress president Ashok Gehlot were not seen at the event.