Dehradun, July 15 -- By taking a punitive action on rebellious Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan the Congress high command has given a clear message that the party would not tolerate dissidence beyond a point.

The Rajasthan action can also be viewed as a veiled warning to the top leaders of Uttarakhand Congress who are always at loggerheads with one another. In a swift move Pilot was divested from the post of Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of Rajasthan and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President by the Congress high command on Tuesday.

The action taken at peril of losing Ashok Gehlot led government in Rajasthan shows the determination of the Congress High Command to act against dissidence.

The political observers opine that the warring faction of...