Congress MLA from Rajasthan Giriraj Singh Malinga alleged on Monday that rebel party leader Sachin Pilot had offered him money to join the BJP. He said talks were held at Pilot's residence and subsequently, he had alerted Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot about the conspiracy to topple the Congress government in Rajasthan. "I had a talk with Sachinji. He offered me money to join the BJP, but I refused, saying I will not join the saffron party," Malinga told the media.

He did not disclose the amount that he was allegedly offered to join the saffron party. Asked if it was between Rs30 crore and Rs35 crore, Malinga said he was offered the "going rate". He said he would not join the BJP even after resigning as an MLA. "How will I face the people of my area? What will I tell them?" he asked.