Ashok Gehlot, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, asserted that the political upheaval in September 2022 was not a revolt against the Congress high command but rather a conspiracy that damaged his reputation. During a recent statement, Gehlot explained that the dissent arose from MLAs who opposed Sachin Pilot's potential rise to chief minister. He noted that a Congress Legislature Party meeting was convened to discuss leadership changes, but many MLAs loyal to him did not attend, instead opting for a parallel meeting where they submitted mass resignations. Gehlot expressed regret to Sonia Gandhi for failing to pass a resolution during this critical meeting. He criticized the narrative propagated by Pilot's associates, claiming it misrepresented the situation as a revolt. Gehlot emphasized the importance of unity within the Congress party to navigate the ongoing crisis, stating that only Congress can save the country and urging all leaders to work together for the party's success. He also reflected on his past support for Pilot's political career, asserting that he is not pursuing any position but remains committed to the party's future.