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Sachin Pilot to contest if high command gives go ahead

CC chief Sachin Pilot is not averse to contesting Ajmer Lok Sabha bypoll necessitated by the death of the incumbent.

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PCC chief Sachin Pilot is not averse to contesting Ajmer Lok Sabha bypoll necessitated by the death of the incumbent Sanwarmal Jat. 

Although Pilot is seen as potential CM candidate, during his recent visit he hinted that if the party high command decides, he would not shy away from this responsibility.

Pilot, who has served the Ajmer constituency as an MP(2009-14), replying to a hypothetical question whether he would contest or not, said, “Unfortunately, Ajmer MP Sanwarmal Jat passed away. As for the by-election, if the party command decides on my name, how could I refuse it.” However, Pilot made it clear that Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi would take the final call on the issue.Interestingly, this statement by Pilot comes at a time when his anti-group in the party wants him to contestand lose the by-election as it will dim his chances of being projected as chief ministerial candidate in the assembly election next year.

However, sources say such a statement not only oozes of confidence but also sends a clear signal to the party high command that the Congress can win this election even if Jat’s death has created sympathy in BJP’s favour. Whenever the election is held, the development will be only the agenda, added Pilot, giving an open challenge to the BJP government.

“Here in Ajmer, people know what work was done by our government,” said Pilot, naming operation of 55 trains, development of airport, establishment of a university and connecting villagers with internet services as achievements by him as MP and minister for the constituency during the UPA rule.

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