Pilot’s supporters throng his residence to greet him on his b’day

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilots supporters on Tuesday thronged his residence to greet him on his 44th birthday in a show of strength.A group of his supporters, named as Sachin Pilot Fans club, also released a 57-second video clip projecting Pilot as Rajasthans future leader and presenting his vision for the state without making any reference to the Ashok Gehlot government.

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot’s supporters on Tuesday thronged his residence to greet him on his 44th birthday in a show of strength.

A group of his supporters, named as Sachin Pilot Fans club, also released a 57-second video clip projecting Pilot as Rajasthan’s future leader and presenting his vision for the state without making any reference to the Ashok Gehlot government. The video on the development of Rajasthan reflected Pilot’s aspiration for a larger role in the state. It was released on Monday on the eve of his birthday and is being circulated on social media.

Pilot began his day by offering prayers at 'Khole ke Hanuman temple' on the Delhi Road. A large number of his supporters from various parts of the state reached his residence and greeted him birthday.

The civil lines area where Pilot lives got jam-packed as his enthusiastic supporters reached his residence shouting slogans in his support. Pilot expressed gratitude to all those who greeted him on his birthday and also issued a video message, thanking them.

MLAs of the Pilot’s camp including Mukesh Bhakar and other leaders were present at the residence. Describing the scene at Pilot's residence as “amazing”, MLA Bhakar said people from all walks of life and from across the state came to Jaipur to greet Pilot on his birthday. “This shows the people’s love towards Pilot, that too when he holds no post,” he said.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra, BJP state president Satish Poonia and other leaders too wished Pilot on his birthday.

“Wishing you a very happy birthday @SachinPilot ji. May you be blessed with happiness, good health and long life,” Gehlot tweeted.

Pilot’s supporters on Monday had carried out a plantation drive in all 200 assembly constituencies of the state to mark his birthday.