Can BJP bloom in ‘the land of sandalwood’? Positive results from Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

Preparations by the parties have begun in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in lieu of the elections that are to begin in December. Other than Gujarat and Himachal, the BJP is confident of its position in Karnataka.

While Himachal voting is over, Gujarat’s election is set for December to form the 9^th to the 14^th; whereas the elections in Karnataka takes place only in May 2018.

Exuding confidence in the people of Karnataka, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said there is tremendous anti-incumbency against the ruling Congress in the state. “The support for Bharatiya Janta Party and for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been immense. BS Yeddyurappa and the party is well-connected with the people. Voters are smart and sharp enough. Last minute announcements/schemes won’t work” said Mr. Javadekar at a press meet adding that people are angry and unhappy with the current regime.

Mr. Javadekar, the minister who is Karnataka’s poll in-charge said “Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah can’t dodge it people for long. The core issues the state government is reeling under are corruption, unemployment, potholes, no benefits of government schemes are being given to people.”

Talking about the party’s strategy, Mr. Javadekar said, “We have got a huge response in ‘Parivartan Yatra’. People want decisive change. Booth level workers are our strength where all sections of society are represented. We have 54,000 booth level committees under the programme titled ‘Navshakti Sammelan’. The party is aiming to make a ‘Nav Karnataka Nirman’ where poor people’s aspiration will be met through development.“BJP is a strong party which works to unite the society. We believe in people’s participation,” added Mr. Javadekar. The BJP’s 79- day ‘Parivartan Yatra’ will conclude in Bengaluru on January 20.Karnataka will go to polls next year for 224 Assembly Constituencies.

Positive of BJP’s place in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on the 12^th of November said that the results will prove who is a “jabardast neta” (superb) and who is a “jabardasti ka” (forced upon) neta.