Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda criticized the state government on Sunday, alleging a lack of law and order and widespread corruption at the Bardoli Sugar factory in Surat district. Chavda stated that illegal activities had surged in the area under Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, with “bootleggers and anti-social elements” becoming prevalent. He expressed concerns over the impact of liquor and drugs on the youth, making it unsafe for women to venture out at night.
Chavda highlighted the significance of the Bardoli Sugar Factory, labeling it as Asia’s largest sugar factory crucial for south Gujarat farmers. However, he accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of exploiting the factory through corruption, leading to significant losses. The Congress leader further criticized the government for failing to ensure fair prices for farmers, escalating pollution levels, rising unemployment, deteriorating law and order, and pervasive corruption across various sectors.
Emphasizing Bardoli’s historical importance in India’s freedom struggle led by Sardar Patel, Chavda demanded the declaration of the Sardar Memorial as a national monument. He also announced plans for the Congress to escalate its protests in the upcoming days, with district and taluka Congress committees mobilizing for the cause. The Congress’s intensified campaign in Gujarat, particularly targeting Home Minister Sanghavi over law and order issues and illegal trade, has gained momentum, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani spearheading the attacks.
