When PM Modi launches his campaign blitzkrieg in Gujarat on Monday, he will undoubtedly embark on the most challenging political canvassing he has undertaken since assuming office. The feel on the ground amplifies what has been sensed for several weeks — that this routine poll, considered a cakewalk a few months ago, has assumed extraordinary importance. Gujarat Elections Live
Evidence of the challenge BJP faces, realisation that significant sections of people are disgruntled and Modi’s conclusion that it is prudent to change tack are evident in a graphic doing the rounds on the party’s social media networks. It shows a surprisingly subdued Modi with hands folded in a namaskar gesture into which his detractors may wish to read a rare meekness. But the Gujarati text accompanying the picture is indeed telling. “When our homes are renovated don’t we face inconvenience? Now, the entire nation is being renovated, so please bear with this and support BJP.”
The decision not to repeat images of Modi flailing arms and making promises is indicative of the understanding that Gujarat requires a ‘healing touch’ after three years of social strife and below-par governance as compared to the Modi era. In the course of its multi-layered campaign, BJP, while sharply attacking Congress and Rahul Gandhi, also concedes that problems being faced by people are genuine and not just part of opposition vilification. Talking to a cross-section of leaders — from BJP and other parties — ordinary people and retired bureaucrats who once played key roles in formulating and steering the Gujarat model of development, it is evident that Modi is the only one with the capacity to prevent an embarrassing verdict. Because Modi would be well aware that there is a different parameter of ‘honourable result’ for him, it is likely that no stone shall remain unturned while leveraging his special relationship with the people.
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Evidence of the challenge BJP faces, realisation that significant sections of people are disgruntled and Modi’s conclusion that it is prudent to change tack are evident in a graphic doing the rounds on the party’s social media networks. It shows a surprisingly subdued Modi with hands folded in a namaskar gesture into which his detractors may wish to read a rare meekness. But the Gujarati text accompanying the picture is indeed telling. “When our homes are renovated don’t we face inconvenience? Now, the entire nation is being renovated, so please bear with this and support BJP.”
The decision not to repeat images of Modi flailing arms and making promises is indicative of the understanding that Gujarat requires a ‘healing touch’ after three years of social strife and below-par governance as compared to the Modi era. In the course of its multi-layered campaign, BJP, while sharply attacking Congress and Rahul Gandhi, also concedes that problems being faced by people are genuine and not just part of opposition vilification. Talking to a cross-section of leaders — from BJP and other parties — ordinary people and retired bureaucrats who once played key roles in formulating and steering the Gujarat model of development, it is evident that Modi is the only one with the capacity to prevent an embarrassing verdict. Because Modi would be well aware that there is a different parameter of ‘honourable result’ for him, it is likely that no stone shall remain unturned while leveraging his special relationship with the people.
Also Read Gujarat Election Results Live
Source @ economictimes
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