Jaipur, June 7 -- Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday opened up about the persistent friction within the state's Congress unit, the infamous "Manesar episode," and his strained relationship with senior leader Sachin Pilot.

Among the most striking revelations in Gehlot's remarks was his claim that he played a pivotal role in Sachin Pilot's ascent to the Union Cabinet. Expressing deep personal hurt on X, Gehlot noted that despite his active efforts to secure a ministerial berth for Pilot, the latter never publicly acknowledged the support.

"When he called me, requesting help to become a minister, I facilitated it and ensured he got the position. However, he never once uttered those words from his own lips. That hurts," ...