Congress Claims Enhanced Performance in Gujarat Local Elections
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Synopsis
On February 18, Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil reported an improvement in party performance compared to the 2018 local body elections in Gujarat, despite challenges posed by the BJP's tactics.
Key Takeaways
- Congress claims improved performance in local elections.
- Gohil highlights increased seats compared to 2018.
- BJP accused of manipulation and illegal activities.
- Negative campaigning criticized as an attack on democracy.
- Results from recent elections show mixed outcomes.
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (NationPress) The Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil asserted on Tuesday that his party has shown enhanced performance when compared to the 2018 local body elections in the state.
“In spite of the hurdles, the results should not be deemed unsatisfactory. In 2018, Congress held a mere 78 seats in the Assembly. Currently, with only 12 members in the Assembly, we successfully captured 11 additional seats in the local bodies compared to our single-digit performance in 2018,” he stated.
During the recently conducted Junagadh Municipal Corporation elections, Congress added 11 seats to its previous 60 seats from the 2018 elections.
“This progress has been achieved despite the coercion, manipulation, and unlawful tactics employed by the BJP in Gujarat,” he emphasized.
The Congress chief also condemned the “ongoing assaults” on democracy, specifically criticizing the BJP’s strategies like bullying threats and negative campaigning.
He remarked that these actions aim to stifle opposition voices and erode democratic values in the state.
In the Gujarat local body elections held on February 16, the BJP celebrated victories in various areas.
In the Junagadh Municipal Corporation elections, BJP achieved 48 seats, whereas Congress secured 11 seats.
Across 66 municipalities, the BJP won 1,315 seats, while Congress captured 252 seats, and independent candidates took 126 seats.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) won 11 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) garnered 13 seats, and other parties collectively acquired four seats.
In the taluka panchayat elections, BJP triumphed in 55 seats, Congress secured 17 seats, and independent candidates won six seats.
