Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi not in CM race?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Pandey, and National Secretary-General Vinod Tavde who have been appointed as observers in Rajasthan, have reached Jaipur ahead of the crucial meet.

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Making a big announcement just hours ahead of the BJP legislative party meeting, Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi said that he is not in the race to become Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

"The Legislature Party meeting will happen today. The Observers will reach today...Everything will be clear by 5 pm today...I am not in this race (to become the CM)," said Rajasthan BJP Chief C P Joshi.

BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena said that the people should be ready for a surprise.

"The analysis of people turned out wrong in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Three observers are coming today, they are experienced national leaders. Whatever honourable PM Modi has told to observer and after a one-to-one discussion, the candidate for Chief Minister will be designated. We should be ready for the surprise," said Kirodi Lal Meena.

BJP MLA and former whip Jogeshwar Garg, while speaking ANI before the legislative meeting said, "As it has happened in two other states, the same process will happen in Rajasthan also. There will be a meeting of the legislative party in the afternoon and it will be decided who will be the Chief Minister. All three observers are coming to Jaipur and they will decide the Chief Minister after the legislative party meeting."

According to Garg's comments it is anticipated that there is a possibility of unexpected choice, echoing th recent appointments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. 

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Pandey, and National Secretary-General Vinod Tavde have been appointed as observers in Rajasthan have reached Jaipur ahead of the crucial meet.