Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (NationPress) The electoral process for Anand Amul Dairy (Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union) is set for September 10. Nomination submissions commence today, August 20, and will continue until August 28.

The elections for Amul Dairy are held every few years to appoint board members from 11 block-level seats across the Anand, Kheda, and Mahisagar districts.

Since 2015, voting has utilized a block-based system, allowing elected representatives from village-level milk societies to cast their votes instead of using a general open ballot. Voting will occur in Anand, with the counting process concluding on the same day. Historically, these elections have reflected the political climate of Gujarat.

In 2020, the Congress-backed panel led by Ramsinh Parmar dominated the elections, securing 8 out of 12 seats, while the BJP only secured one seat despite extensive campaigning. However, in 2023, a shift occurred as the BJP gained both the chairmanship and vice-chairmanship, ending Congress’s long-standing influence.

By 2025, the election landscape has become more fragmented, with Parmar’s panel still holding sway but the BJP also gaining ground, winning seats along with an independent candidate.

This year, former Matar MLA Kesarisinh Solanki confirmed that Congress has selected “capable candidates who can defeat the BJP” across all 11 blocks, and they plan to submit their nominations together on August 27-28 at the Anand office.

However, the panel will not present a candidate from Thasra, a women’s reserved seat, where BJP leader Ramsinh Parmar’s daughter-in-law is anticipated to win uncontested.

On the other hand, BJP’s Amul Dairy election in-charge Ajay Brahmabhatt stated that candidate selection is ongoing and assured that the final candidates would be unveiled soon, with nominations expected between August 25-27.

Amul Dairy, the cornerstone of Gujarat’s cooperative movement, has evolved into a multi-billion-rupee enterprise, becoming India’s largest dairy brand with an annual turnover surpassing Rs 55,000 crore (2023-24), fueled by milk procurement from over 36 lakh farmers across Gujarat.

Its revenues have consistently grown as Amul has diversified beyond liquid milk into value-added products such as butter, cheese, paneer, chocolates, and beverages, establishing a robust national and international presence.

The cooperative’s financial strength renders its board elections crucial, as those in control of Amul significantly impact a vast rural economy and the livelihoods of countless dairy farmers.