Jaipur, Aug 2 (IANS): Rajasthan Minister of State for Sainik Welfare Rajendra Gudha has once again brought the horse-trading issue to the fore by claiming that he was offered crores of rupees during the Rajya Sabha elections as well as the political crisis in the Congress.

"At the time of the Rajya Sabha elections, an offer of Rs 25 crore was given for casting one vote. Two years ago, during the political crisis at the time of the rebellion in the Congress, an offer of Rs 60 crore was made," Gudha, who was in the BSP and later joined the Congress, said while addressing a school programme. However, he did not take anyone's name.

Gudha, while answering the questions of the children of a private school in Udaipurwati in Jhunjhunu district, said "When the last Rajya Sabha elections were held, I was offered Rs 25 crores at that time for casting one vote for one person. I asked my wife that Rs 25 crores are being offered for casting just one vote. However, she said that we do not want money, your image will be tarnished."

"Even during the rebellion in the Congress, I had an offer of Rs 60 crore. My son, daughter and wife said that we need respect, not money."

Gudha is constantly making statements and official sources said that he is annoyed at getting a portfolio of less importance. Along with it, two MLAs who left the BSP and joined the Congress have expressed displeasure over not getting any post.