His advisers won"t enjoy ministerial status, says Gehlot

Jaipur | Sunday | 28th November, 2021

Summary:

Jaipur, Nov 28 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the MLAs appointed as his advisers or those who will be made parliamentary secretaries won"t get any ministerial status or perks.

Hours after the cabinet rejig last Sunday, Gehlot had appointed six advisers, which included three Congress MLAs.

The BJP had objected to the appointments and submitted a memorandum to Governor Kalraj Mishra, who has sought clarity on their constitutional status.

"I am only taking advice.

Everyone is aware that after the Supreme Court order, no one can be given any ministerial status or other perks.

But if they are not given these, then what is wrong," he asked.