Decades later, Gehlot faced similar situation in his political career, when next generation Congress leader, Sachin Pilot opposed him and tried to assume leadership, like Gehlot did to Maderna. However, according to senior journalist and political analyst, Rajendra Bora: " It was Gehlot's political manoeuvre, which helped him save his position, and he refused to give way to next generation leaders to rise up in state politics." It is opined by political analysts that post his rise in Rajasthan as face of Indian National Congress, Gehlot never allowed alternative leadership to develop in the party.
In the context of Gehlot's political career, this situation is reminiscent of when the next-generation Congress leader, Sachin Pilot, challenged him and sought to assume leadership, much like Gehlot did with Maderna. According to Rajendra Bora, a senior journalist and analyst: "Gehlot's strategic move allowed him to maintain his position, and he resisted allowing younger leaders to rise in state politics."