Modi Accuses Congress of Victimizing Sachin Pilot Over 1996 Dispute, Pilot Rejects Claim
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PM Modi accused Congress of victimizing Sachin Pilot because his father Rajesh Pilot had challenged the party leadership in 1996.
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Rajesh Pilot had argued against projecting Sonia Gandhi as the PM candidate in 1996. He later contested for the post of Congress president against Sitaram Kesri but lost.
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PM Modi said despite appearances, there is still bitterness between Gehlot and Sachin Pilot.
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Sachin Pilot responded that his father was a dedicated Congressman and PM's remarks aim to divert attention.
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Other Congress leaders also slammed PM's remarks as lies, stating Sonia Gandhi was not active in politics in 1996.