Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted a longstanding trend in the state’s electoral history, noting the opposition’s historical detachment from grassroots engagement. Addressing a gathering ahead of local self-government elections in Vav-Tharad district, Patel emphasized the opposition’s distance from the public over the past three decades. He praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers for their consistent presence among citizens and grassroots efforts.
Patel remarked on the evolving landscape of electoral politics, attributing the shift towards development-centric campaigning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence. He underscored the importance of political parties being transparent about their work and future plans to voters. Patel also discussed the state’s progress, highlighting advancements in infrastructure and the provision of basic amenities like water, roads, and electricity.
The Chief Minister outlined ongoing initiatives such as ensuring water supply to every household and enhancing road infrastructure across Gujarat. He mentioned the conversion of old tenure lands into the old tenure in land records without additional premiums, emphasizing support for farmers. Patel also touched upon healthcare improvements under the Ayushman scheme, benefiting economically vulnerable families with free treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.
Emphasizing the necessity of inclusive growth for national progress, Patel stressed the importance of bringing every individual into the development fold. He called for collective efforts to realize the vision of a developed Gujarat contributing to a developed India. Lastly, Patel urged citizens to participate actively in the upcoming elections by supporting BJP candidates.
