Sachin Pilot

"Assam Polls A Struggle To Save People From BJP Misrule": Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 28, 2021

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday claimed that the assembly election in Assam is a struggle to save the people of the state from the "misrule" of the BJP.

Sachin Pilot vs Ashok Gehlot Risks Resurfacing In Rajasthan Over Farmers

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday February 21, 2021

The stand-off between Sachin Pilot and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan, patched up last year, is seen as making its present felt again. A series of farmers' rallies organised by the Congress in Rajasthan exposed the faultlines as the party set about following Rahul Gandhi's instructions to extend support to farmers across the state.

Repeal Farm Laws, Don't Make It Prestige Issue: Sachin Pilot To Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021

Urging the Centre not to make the farm laws a "prestige issue", Congress leader Sachin Pilot today asserted that the government must let go of its "stubbornness" to immediately repeal the legislations, and said that when the BJP could not convince its allies like the Akali Dal and the RLP on the issue, how can it expect the farmers to accept the la...

BJP Promises To Double Farmers' Income, But Stands Against Them During Crisis: Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Tuesday that while the BJP government has promised to double farmers' income, the ruling party is "standing against" the tillers in a time of crisis.

Sachin Pilot Seeks Withdrawal Of Cases Against Farmers At Mahapanchayat

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 5, 2021

A farmers' meeting attended by Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday demanded withdrawal of cases registered against protesters taking part in the stir over the new agriculture laws.

Committee Looking Into Issues Raised By Sachin Pilot: Congress Leader K C Venugopal

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The issues raised by Sachin Pilot are being looked into by a committee formed for the purpose, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said on Wednesday, months after the former deputy chief minister and 18 MLAs rebelled against the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan.

Congress Appoints New Executive For Rajasthan; Sachin Pilot Loyalists In List

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 7, 2021

Nearly six months after a rebellion by Sachin Pilot, the Congress on Wednesday announced a new executive of its Rajasthan unit.

Centre Too Arrogant To Empathise With Farmers' Plight: Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 26, 2020

Former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Saturday accused the Union government of being too stubborn and arrogant to understand farmers' sufferings.

Sachin Pilot Says Centre Should Accept Farmers' Demand, Repeal New Laws

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 25, 2020

Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Friday said the Union government should accept farmers' demands and repeal its contentious farm laws.

New Farm Laws Making Farmers Feel Insecure: Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 24, 2020

The Centre should repeal the new agri laws as they are making farmers feel insecure about their future, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Thursday.

Sachin Pilot Tests Positive For COVID-19

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Thursday November 12, 2020

Congress leader Sachin Pilot today said he has tested positive for coronavirus. The Rajasthan leader on Twitter said he is taking appropriate advice from doctors and also asked people who might have come in contact with him to get tested for COVID-19.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Played Tricks To Get Back To Power: Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 31, 2020

Senior Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday said Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan played tricks to get back to power after dislodging the Kamal Nath dispensation in March.

Opinion: Scindia Sets Out To Prove His Real Worth To Congress And BJP

Opinion | Swati Chaturvedi | Wednesday October 28, 2020

Within his new party, and to his old, Scindia has a lot to prove. Above all, the need to be taken seriously as a commanding leader who merits a bigger role than allowed so far.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot Square Off In Madhya Pradesh Campaign

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday October 28, 2020

Jyotiraditya Scindia, whose defection from the Congress to the BJP is the main trigger for bypolls in 28 Madhya Pradesh seats on November 3, is ranged against his former party as he campaigns in his home turf Gwalior.

Congress-RJD Alliance To Win Bihar Assembly Elections, Says Sachin Pilot

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 20, 2020

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Grand Alliance, involving his party and the RJD, will form the government in Bihar after the upcoming assembly elections.