The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong critique of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot following his comments about the Congress party's internal strife from 2022. BJP president Madan Rathore dismissed Gehlot's statements as a desperate attempt to maintain relevance, accusing him of trying to stay in the spotlight while simultaneously undermining party colleague Sachin Pilot. Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel echoed this sentiment, questioning Gehlot's sincerity and the timing of his remarks, which he believes are aimed at deflecting attention from his own political challenges. Gehlot, who was once a frontrunner for the Congress presidency, claimed that a significant conspiracy had led to his defamation during the 2022 leadership race, which ultimately resulted in Mallikarjun Kharge's election as party chief. He suggested that if he had been offered the presidency, he would not have refused it, implying that external forces manipulated the situation to his detriment. The BJP's response highlights the ongoing tensions within the Congress party as it prepares for upcoming elections.