Meena Hits Back at Allegations Linked to 2020 Revolt
Political tensions within Rajasthan Congress have flared up once again after former minister Ramesh Meena launched a direct attack on former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over allegations connected to the dramatic 2020 political upheaval in the state.
Addressing a farmers’ gathering in Karauli, Meena strongly rejected claims that rebel legislators had received money to destabilise the Congress government during the crisis led by Sachin Pilot and his supporters.
“Prove It Through a Narco Test”
Escalating the confrontation, Meena publicly challenged Gehlot to back his allegations with evidence.
“I challenge you to conduct a narco test on me and prove that I took Rs 10 crore. At the same time, a narco test should also be conducted on you to reveal how much money you gave to Independent, BTP and BJP MLAs. We also have documents,” Meena said.
His remarks came after renewed accusations from leaders associated with Gehlot’s camp that some legislators involved in the 2020 rebellion had allegedly accepted advance payments as part of an effort to topple the government.
Fresh War of Words in Rajasthan Congress
Meena accused Gehlot’s supporters of repeatedly reviving the controversy whenever the Congress begins gaining political ground. According to him, old allegations are being brought back into public debate for political convenience rather than to uncover facts.
The former minister also questioned Gehlot’s political record, arguing that the party faced repeated electoral setbacks despite his long tenure at the helm of the state government.
Message to Rahul Gandhi
During his speech, Meena also addressed senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to place greater confidence in grassroots workers and carefully evaluate the advice being offered by those around him.
The comments are likely to intensify ongoing discussions about leadership, accountability and factional politics within the Rajasthan Congress.
2020 Crisis Returns to the Spotlight
The latest exchange has once again brought attention back to the 2020 Rajasthan political crisis, one of the most turbulent chapters in the state’s recent political history.
The rebellion led by Sachin Pilot and several MLAs pushed the Congress government to the brink before intervention by the party leadership helped prevent a collapse. Although the government survived, the episode resulted in major political fallout, including Pilot’s removal from key organisational and government positions.
