Deep Mukherjee is a senior correspondent based in Jaipur. He covers Rajasthan for The Indian Express. Follow his tweets @manwithaquill

September 29, 2022 17:28 IST
At least three have moved from the CM's camp to Pilot's; 2 (both ministers) have done the reverse switch
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
September 28, 2022 07:23 IST
Three from the Ashok Gehlot camp — Shanti Dhariwal, Mahesh Joshi, and Dharmendra Rathore — have been issued a show-cause notice by the party
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
September 27, 2022 19:13 IST
Pratap Singh Khachariyawas was by Sachin Pilot’s side when he made a play for the Rajasthan CM’s chair. Now, the Cabinet minister is one of Ashok Gehlot’s most vocal supporters.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
September 27, 2022 12:52 IST
MLAs not aligned with Sachin Pilot speak up; decry ‘sheer indiscipline’, say ‘do not agree with resignation policy’
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
September 27, 2022 05:00 IST
Maintaining a studied silence, the Sachin Pilot camp continues to hope he would be made the CM. MLAs close to him have been avoiding airing their views in public since it might jeopardise his chances.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
September 26, 2022 21:35 IST
Shanti Dhariwal, who had hosted the Gehlot loyalist MLAs at his residence, said their resignations were a result of “resentment and anger” among them.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 18:18 IST
Dhariwal has taken on high command earlier for Gehlot, was natural destination for his camp through Sunday drama
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
September 26, 2022 14:59 IST
The arch Ashok Gehlot rival had lately emerged as his ally to keep Sachin Pilot out; is now strategically placed as Speaker.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 06:40 IST
As the Congress high command’s inclination to hand over the chief ministership in Rajasthan to Sachin Pilot became apparent, Gehlot loyalist MLAs went into a huddle beginning Sunday afternoon to register their opposition.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
September 25, 2022 23:00 IST
Sachin Pilot had made a play for the CM’s chair after the 2018 Assembly polls, but MLAs loyal to the veteran leader thwarted him.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
September 25, 2022 16:05 IST
His comment comes hours before CLP is set to meet in Jaipur at 7 pm
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
September 25, 2022 03:50 IST
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s possible election as Congress president is expected to set off a political churn in Rajasthan, where he is locked in a long-standing tussle with Sachin Pilot. Deep Mukherjee travels to Pilot’s Tonk, which is in the midst of guarded anticipation
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
September 24, 2022 12:01 IST
They gave the Rajasthan CM an edge in his past tussles with Sachin Pilot. But, with Gehlot now set to contest Congress presidential polls and Pilot said to be the high command's choice to take over as CM, at least one of them has praised the former deputy CM.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
September 21, 2022 13:02 IST
Sniping with detractor Vasundhara Raje continues, but Poonia enjoys support of central leadership; others too in fray
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
September 18, 2022 12:57 IST
Aatish Taseer claims several writers withdrew over her being a panelist; JLF organiser says wasn't approached by any protesting writer, backs 'inclusivity, freedom of speech'
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
September 17, 2022 19:44 IST
This is the first state unit of the Congress to pass a resolution of this manner in favour of Rahul. The show of support won’t have any direct bearing on the party president election, which is scheduled for next month.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
September 16, 2022 13:35 IST
Owaisi takes on both Narendra Modi and Ashok Gehlot; calls Rajasthan Cong ‘a circus’ and says PM runs faster than a cheetah when asked about unemployment.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
September 15, 2022 16:27 IST
Rumours about Ashok Gehlot’s elevation as Congress national president the new tipping point
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
September 10, 2022 20:42 IST
BJP holds OBC session in Jodhpur; Gehlot also an OBC; party fared poorly in this area last time
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
September 10, 2022 16:32 IST
Attending a BJP event in Jodhpur, Shah said the Congress leader who had once said that “India is not a nation” is now out to “unite” the country wearing a “foreign-make” T-shirt, while advising the latter to read the history of India.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
September 09, 2022 18:19 IST
Indra Kumar Meghwal's family had alleged that the boy had been beaten up by his upper-caste teacher, Chail Singh, at a private school for drinking water from a matki (water pot) designated for Singh.
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
September 08, 2022 09:20 IST
A former youth leader objects to the kin of CM’s loyalists being appointed to key positions in the outfit.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
September 07, 2022 09:01 IST
While in recent years Sachin Pilot has sought to project himself as a leader of "chattis kaum (all communities)", the pitch being raised by his supporters indicate their camp is looking to retain the support of the Gujjar community that has voted for the Congress en masse previously.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
September 02, 2022 12:55 IST
Earlier this week, Congress MLA Ved Prakash Solanki, who was among the 18 MLAs who had sided with Sachin Pilot during the 2020 political crisis, told a gathering of Gujjars that "he is not with any party" but with Pilot.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
September 01, 2022 13:43 IST
More than one leader speaks up, for 'young leadership'; see a chance if CM Ashok Gehlot moves as Congress chief
Fri, Sep 02, 2022





