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Rajasthan Political Row: CM Ashok Gehlot to move a vote of confidence
13 Aug, 2020 | 11:58:32 PM IST
"We could have proved our majority even without these 19 MLAs (Sachin Pilot and 18 MLAs who were supporting him) but it would not have given us happiness. We will bring a vote of confidence," Gehlot said.
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"We could have proved our majority even without these 19 MLAs (Sachin Pilot and 18 MLAs who were supporting him) but it would not have given us happiness. We will bring a vote of confidence," Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.
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