Congress leader Kamal Nath is mediating between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot following Pilot’s demonstration against the alleged corruption of the BJP and his own party’s inaction. Pilot is accusing the Congress government of inaction, and party insiders believe that Gehlot’s administration is facing huge anti-incumbency in Rajasthan. Congress leaders are now seeking a middle ground after backing Gehlot earlier. Nath, who has been holding a series of meetings, is attempting to pacify both sides and broker a truce.

The Congress party leadership is attempting to avoid a repeat of the disaster that occurred in Punjab by bringing in former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath to mediate between disputing Rajasthan factions. Senior party member Sachin Pilot protested his own government’s inaction against corruption this week, which resulted in the Congress Party initially standing behind incumbent Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and labeling Pilot’s fast as “anti-party activity”. However, sources claim Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is keen to ensure this problem is handled delicately due to the forthcoming election in Karnataka and the negative public sentiment toward the Gehlot administration. Nath is believed to be exploring ways to find a solution that will avoid plunging the Congress Party into another crisis.