Gandhinagar – Beating anti-incumbency of 22 years, BJP is retaining Gujarat for consecutive sixth term. However its tally is coming down from what they have achieved in 2012 and far less than their resounding victory in 2014 general elections. Congress has improved its tally by at a dozen seats, bringing a consolation smile to party workers’ faces.
The results are described by a win for BJP and morale booster for Congress. BJP has managed to win the state for sixth consecutive time, is a big achievement in itself. However, it has defied BJP’s high hopes of winning 150 seats, set none other than party president Amit Shah! Credit for BJP’s win will be given to none other than Narendra Modi-Amit Shah duo. Amit Shah looked after election management, taking it to last voter, whereas Modi devoted significant time for campaigning. He held rally in every district of the state, making this as his own battle. His efforts have brought the expected results.
On the other hand, Congress was in haywire state before three months of election, but credit is given to Rahul Gandhi for doing almost impossible for the party. By giving a tough fight and making his presence felt by aggressive campaigning, Rahul Gandhi has succeeded his image of ‘reluctant politician’ and emerged as a leader willing to fight from the front with required consistency.
No wonder both parties will be happy with the results!
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