BJP Initiates Candidate Assessment for Surat Bypoll
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Synopsis
On January 27, 2023, the BJP in Gujarat initiated a candidate assessment at its Udhna office in Surat for the by-election to Ward No 18, following the death of Corporator Gemar Desai. Observers are evaluating potential nominees, with elections scheduled for February 16.
Key Takeaways
- BJP is evaluating candidates for Ward No 18 by-election.
- Surveying process led by Naresh Patel.
- Local body elections set for February 16.
- Reservations for OBCs, STs, and SCs.
- Previous local elections held two years ago.
Surat, January 27 (NationPress) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat commenced a candidate evaluation process at its Udhna office in Surat on Monday to assess potential nominees for the upcoming by-election for the vacant Ward No 18.
The vacancy was created due to the passing of BJP Corporator Gemar Desai.
A team comprising two observers, including BJP MLA from Gandevi Assembly constituency Naresh Patel, has arrived in Surat to review the applicants competing for the role.
With the announcement of the local self-government by-elections, the BJP is taking decisive measures to choose its candidate.
The evaluation process is designed to gather opinions from various aspiring candidates interested in the vacant position.
Party leaders indicated that this process is likely to extend into Monday evening.
Upon collecting all relevant feedback, the observers will prepare a report for submission to the State Parliamentary Board for further consideration.
A definitive choice regarding the candidate for the by-election will be made subsequently.
The BJP is optimistic about clinching a win in this pivotal seat.
The local body elections in Gujarat are slated for February 16.
This election will encompass a variety of local governance entities, including municipal corporations, municipalities, and panchayats.
Voting will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a re-polling day set for February 17, if necessary.
The vote counting will take place on February 18, with the entire electoral process expected to conclude by February 21.
The elections will involve several regions, including the Junagadh Municipal Corporation and 66 municipalities, along with three taluka panchayats.
Additionally, by-elections will occur for vacant positions in the municipal corporations of Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, and Surat.
However, the election date for the Kheda District Panchayat remains unannounced.
In accordance with state government policies, the elections will feature reservations for various communities.
Approximately 27 percent of the seats will be allocated for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), 14 percent for Scheduled Tribes (STs), and 7 percent for Scheduled Castes (SCs).
These reservations aim to ensure fair representation among diverse communities within local governance.
The last local body elections in Gujarat were conducted two years ago, leaving many municipalities and panchayats without elected officials since then.
The forthcoming elections are anticipated to fill this void and reinstate democratic processes at the grassroots level, fostering improved governance.
