Ashok Gehlot-Rahul Gandhi meeting: Will a Cabinet expansion be enough for Sachin Pilot loyalists?

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot met with Rahul Gandhi on Saturday amid speculations of a Cabinet expansion and organisational rejig in the state.

The meeting was also attended by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal and AICC general secretary in-charge Ajay Maken.

The meeting comes in the wake of a power tussle between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot who had revolted last year. Pilot loyalists have been demanding cabinet expansion in the state.


A Pilot loyalist, speaking to Times of India on conditions of anonymity, said that the time for an expansion has already long gone and nothing short of a change of guard is acceptable.

Asked about the meeting, Maken told reporters, "Nothing special. It was just a routine meeting."

Pilot for long has been demanding that cabinet expansion should happen and appointments to boards and corporations in the state be made soon. He has been asserting that Congress workers and leaders working closely with him for the party should be given their dues.

Maken had said last month the roadmap is ready for cabinet expansion and organisational rejig in the state.

(With inputs from Times of India, PTI)