Jaipur/New Delhi:
Prime Minister Ashok Gehlot has arrived at Sonia Gandhi’s residence amid unrest over the Congress presidential election and the rebel crisis in Rajasthan. Mr Gehlot arrived in Delhi late last night.
Here are the live updates on the congressional turmoil:
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Ashok Gehlot at 10, Janpath meets Sonia Gandhi
Ashok Gehlot arrived this afternoon to meet with Sonia Gandhi after some delays amid turmoil over the Congress presidential election and the rebel crisis in Rajasthan.
Digvijaya Singh is on. Congress president polls get another contender
Digvijaya Singh arrived today to collect nomination forms in a precursor and formally took part in the Congress President competition. “I have come to collect nomination papers,” Singh told reporters, adding that he would submit his nomination tomorrow, the last day to do so before the October 17 election. He is expected to face Shashi Tharoor, who is also likely to file his papers tomorrow, even as there is a meeting between Sonia Gandhi and Ashok Gehlot, who was seen as the Gandhi’s pick for the highest post in the party.
Ashok Gehlot at Sonia Gandhi’s home amid rebel crisis
Ashok Gehlot arrived this afternoon to meet with Sonia Gandhi after some delays amid turmoil over the Congress presidential election and the rebel crisis in Rajasthan. Mr Gehlot arrived late last night for his meeting with Mrs Gandhi. He was seen as the Gandhis’ choice for president of Congress and was due to submit his nomination papers today.
