Gujarat News: Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressed a regional conference of booth volunteers in Vadodara on Monday. During his address, he launched a strong attack on both BJP and Congress. Kejriwal said that the BJP’s departure from power in 2027 Gujarat assembly elections is certain, and power will come into the hands of the people of Gujarat. He alleged that for past 30 years, BJP has ruled Gujarat through fear, imprisonment, and corruption, but now the fear has vanished from the minds of people.
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Kejriwal stated that the Congress receives government contracts from the BJP government, which is why the Congress cannot stand strongly against the BJP. The public has no hope from Congress anymore. According to him, only Aam Aadmi Party can defeat the BJP in Gujarat. He said that this fight is not for power, but a fight for the respect and justice of the people of Gujarat.
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Kejriwal claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party’s organisation is expanding rapidly in Gujarat. He said that AAP’s organization has now become even bigger than the BJP’s. He alleged that the BJP has created an atmosphere of fear and oppression throughout the state, but now people are openly coming out against it.
Mention of atrocities against farmers and the movement
Referring to the Hardad farmers’ movement, Arvind Kejriwal said that 85 poor farmers who were peacefully protesting against the Karada system were put in jail. He said that when he met the families of the imprisoned farmers, the families said that they are ready for their children to stay in jail for three years if it is for the progress of Gujarat. This clearly shows that fear is disappearing from the minds of the people.
Allegation of ruining Gujarat in 30 years
Kejriwal said that at one time, Gujarat was considered the most prosperous state in the country, but everything has been looted during BJP’s 30-year rule. He alleged that farmers do not get the right price for their crops, and there are problems with fertilisers, seeds, and water. The condition of roads, electricity, schools, and hospitals is poor. Due to the deplorable condition of government schools, poor people are forced to send their children to private schools, where exorbitant fees are charged.
Government hospitals have been deliberately weakened
Kejriwal alleged that government hospitals lack medicines, doctors, and diagnostic facilities. This has been done deliberately so that the poor are forced to go to private hospitals. He said that private schools and hospitals belong to BJP leaders, which is why the government systems have been weakened. Kejriwal also said that traders pay taxes and donate to political parties, yet they are still insulted. Businesses have been ruined. He said that young people are unemployed, and when they demand jobs, they are embroiled in issues like spurious liquor.
Reference to the Harni Lake tragedy
Kejriwal mentioned the Harni Lake boat tragedy, in which 12 schoolchildren died. He said that children did not have safety jackets, and the contractor was associated with BJP. Despite two years having passed, no one has been punished, which shows the government’s insensitivity.
Allegations of injustice against women and tribals
Kejriwal said that women who went to seek justice were removed from the Chief Minister’s meeting, and later their houses were demolished. He alleged misuse of funds meant for the development of tribal areas and termed the imprisonment of tribal leader Chaitar Vasava as an attempt to suppress dissent.
Allegations of misuse of tribal welfare funds
Kejriwal alleged that Rs 50 crore from the tribal welfare fund was spent on the Prime Minister’s meeting in Dediapada. He said that this money was meant for schools, hospitals, and the development of villages, but it was spent on meetings, tents, and food.
Reference to the letter from BJP MLAs
Kejriwal referred to a letter written by five BJP MLAs from Vadodara to the Chief Minister, which mentioned the collapse of the administrative system. He said that if officials are not listening to the Chief Minister and MLAs, then how will the work of the common people get done?
Claim of change in 2027
Kejriwal said that if the BJP had done good work in 30 years, there wouldn’t be such large crowds at Aam Aadmi Party meetings. He assured them that when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) forms the government in 2027, a better Gujarat will be created for farmers, traders, and the youth.
He appealed to the workers to be prepared to go to jail
Kejriwal told the workers that as the elections approach, repression will increase, and they will be sent to jail. He said that he himself and many party leaders have already been to jail, but the struggle will continue. Finally, Kejriwal appealed to the workers to work hard for the next two years, go door-to-door, and pledge to add five new voters every day. He said that just like Visavadar, the whole of Gujarat will challenge the BJP, and this time, a change in the state is inevitable.
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