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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a Kisan Mahapanchayat in Kutch on December 14, uniting farmers to demand their rightful dues, with senior party leaders set to attend.

AAP announces Kisan Mahapanchayat in Kutch to demand farmers’ rights

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a Kisan Mahapanchayat in Kutch on December 14, uniting farmers to demand their rightful dues, with senior party leaders set to attend.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced the upcoming &lsquo;Kisan Mahapanchayat&rsquo; in Kutch, aimed at uniting farmers to demand their rightful dues. The event will take place on December 14 at 3 PM in Nava Katariya, Bhachau taluka.
The announcement was made by AAP&rsquo;s East Kutch District President, Dr. Kainat Ansari Aatha, at a press briefing alongside AAP Kutch Working President Kailashdan Gadhvi.&nbsp;
Dr. Ansari highlighted that AAP has launched a series of &lsquo;Kisan Mahapanchayats&rsquo; across Gujarat to fight for farmers&rsquo; rights, beginning earlier in Botad and Sudamda, and later extending to Jamkhambhaliya, Gir Somnath, Tapi, Anand, Banaskantha, and Amreli.
&ldquo;This movement is not AAP&rsquo;s battle, but a fight for farmers&rsquo; rightful dues,&rdquo; Dr. Ansari said, appealing to all Kutch farmers to participate in the Mahapanchayat.&nbsp;
She added that senior party leaders, including State President Isudan Gadhvi, Visavadar MLA Gopal Italia, Jamjodhpur MLA Hemant Khava, State Organisation General Secretary Manoj Sorathiya, Youth Leader Yuvarajsingh Jadeja, State Youth President Brijraj Solanki, and other AAP Kutch leaders will be present.
Kutch AAP Working President Kailashdan Gadhvi emphasised that despite 30 years of BJP rule in Gujarat, farmers continue to face systemic exploitation. He cited the Botad Market Yard as an example, alleging that benefits meant for farmers were diverted to APMC office-bearers, directors, traders, and individuals linked to the BJP.
He said, &ldquo;AAP Kisan Union leaders Raju Karpada and Praveen Ram began protesting this injustice in Botad. But as democracy has faded and BJP-rule dominates, the government allegedly retaliated by falsely implicating Raju Karpada, Praveen Ram, and 85 other farmers.&rdquo;
In response, AAP has initiated &lsquo;Kisan Mahapanchayats&rsquo; across Gujarat to unite farmers and collectively demand justice, Gadhvi added.

AAP Rajkot president Tejas Gajipara urged immediate action after a 6-year-old girl was assaulted in Atkot village, calling for strict punishment and government support for the victim’s family.

AAP’s Tejas Gajipara demands swift justice for assaulted 6-year-old girl in Gujarat

AAP Rajkot president Tejas Gajipara urged immediate action after a 6-year-old girl was assaulted in Atkot village, calling for strict punishment and government support for the victim&rsquo;s family.

Aam Aadmi Party&rsquo;s Rajkot District President Tejas Gajipara has called for immediate action following the assault of a 6-year-old girl in Atkot village of Jasdan taluka.
In a video statement, he appealed to the government to ensure justice for the victim&rsquo;s family.
Terming the incident &ldquo;an unforgivable crime against a young girl from a labour-class family,&rdquo; Gajipara urged authorities to award the strictest possible punishment to the arrested accused, so that such crimes do not recur in Gujarat or elsewhere in the country.
He emphasized that incidents affecting vulnerable families often go unreported, and in this case, the government must guarantee swift justice and provide necessary support to the family. Gajipara added that he intends to meet the family personally to express solidarity.

New corruption allegations in Gujarat’s MGNREGA programme claim wages were issued to 22 lakh fake workers, with AAP leaders demanding transparency and accountability as earlier scam probes remain pending.

AAP flags fresh MGNREGA corruption claims in Gujarat involving 22 lakh fake workers

New corruption allegations in Gujarat&rsquo;s MGNREGA programme claim wages were issued to 22 lakh fake workers, with AAP leaders demanding transparency and accountability as earlier scam probes remain pending.

Aam Aadmi Party leaders have raised fresh allegations of corruption under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) in Gujarat, claiming that another major fraud has surfaced even before the previously highlighted ₹2,500-crore case has been investigated.
According to the party, the concerns were outlined by AAP&rsquo;s Chhota Udaipur District President Radhika Rathwa, who said that corruption in the state &ldquo;has peaked under the current government.&rdquo;&nbsp;
She noted that despite submitting documents related to the earlier ₹2,500-crore case, no action has been taken so far. The latest claim involves wages allegedly being issued to 22 lakh fake workers, said to exist only on paper, enabling agencies to withdraw large sums.
Rathwa sought answers from the state administration on the alleged withdrawals and questioned &ldquo;under whose political protection&rdquo; such transactions were made. She referred to the central government&rsquo;s statement in Parliament acknowledging the misuse of fake job cards under the scheme.
She also asked on what documents these job cards were approved and later cancelled, calling for all related records to be made public. Rathwa alleged that programmes intended to provide 100 days of employment to tribal communities have been misused, claiming that agencies and intermediaries are siphoning funds.
The party said it has formally submitted documents and evidence linked to the latest set of allegations regarding MGNREGA.

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava said the Gujarat government has agreed to deposit ₹460 crore in pending post-matric scholarships for tribal students after months of protests, while urging action on remaining issues affecting tribal candidates.

Gujarat to release pending tribal scholarships; AAP seeks action on remaining issues

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava said the Gujarat government has agreed to deposit ₹460 crore in pending post-matric scholarships for tribal students after months of protests, while urging action on remaining issues affecting tribal candidates.

Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava on Thursday said the state government has agreed to submit pending post-matric scholarships for tribal students, following months of representations, protests and pressure from student groups and the AAP.
Vasava said the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, originally launched by the Central Government on 1 July 2010, had been discontinued by the Gujarat Government through a circular dated 28 October 2024. After the decision, &ldquo;thousands of students raised strong demands,&rdquo; he said, adding that he had submitted detailed representations before the Commissioner and Secretary along with students at Birsa Munda Bhavan and raised the issue in the Assembly, where he was suspended.
According to Vasava, despite repeated appeals, &ldquo;the government remained adamant on its decision.&rdquo; In June 2025, AAP warned of boycotting government admission programmes in tribal regions. Under pressure, the state issued a second circular on 24 June 2025, promising to reinstate the scheme. However, with funds still not released, students &ldquo;continued to suffer severe hardships.&rdquo; On 25 November 2025, Vasava met the Minister at Birsa Munda Bhavan and Swarnim Sankul-1, warning of a constructive agitation in Gandhinagar if the scholarships were not restored within 15 days.
Vasava said that Tribal Affairs Minister Nareshbhai Patel has now announced that the government will deposit the pending ₹460 crore post-matric scholarship amount for the year 2024&ndash;25. He welcomed the decision but urged the government to immediately resolve three remaining issues.
He demanded that individuals securing admissions or jobs using fake tribal certificates must be investigated and removed. He also called for abolishing the mandatory 40% merit condition for tribal candidates in recruitment and ensuring that all seats reserved for tribal candidates under the roster are fully allocated.
Additionally, he said the current food bill of ₹70 per day (₹2100 per month) in hostels of the Tribal Development Department is inadequate due to inflation, and must be increased from ₹2100 to ₹3000 to ensure nutritious meals for students.
Vasava said the government is expected to take &ldquo;prompt and positive action&rdquo; on these demands.

Arvind Kejriwal accused the Gujarat government of “dictatorship” after being stopped from meeting jailed farmers in Rajkot, alleging police excesses, farmer harassment, drug proliferation and systemic failures across Gujarat.

Kejriwal slams Gujarat government, calls denial of jail visit a 'blatant display of dictatorship'

Arvind Kejriwal accused the Gujarat government of &ldquo;dictatorship&rdquo; after being stopped from meeting jailed farmers in Rajkot, alleging police excesses, farmer harassment, drug proliferation and systemic failures across Gujarat.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sharply criticised the Gujarat government on Wednesday, calling its actions a &ldquo;blatant display of dictatorship&rdquo; after he was stopped from meeting farmers and farmer leaders lodged in Rajkot jail.
At a press conference in Rajkot, Kejriwal said he had planned to visit the jail to meet those imprisoned but was deliberately prevented from doing so. &ldquo;What could be more dictatorial than this? Am I a terrorist?&rdquo; he asked, emphasising that those detained were farmers and not criminals.&nbsp;
Kejriwal said he had sought permission the previous day but was informed in the morning that he was &ldquo;not allowed to meet&rdquo; the jailed farmers. Drawing a historical comparison, he added, &ldquo;When the British jailed Bhagat Singh, even then his colleagues were allowed to meet him. Did our freedom fighters fight for independence only to face a government more cruel and tyrannical than the British?&rdquo;
He pointed out that 54 lakh farming families in Gujarat rely on agriculture but continue to face acute hardship &mdash; from shortages of seeds and long queues for fertiliser to an absence of fair crop prices.&nbsp;
According to Kejriwal, farmers strike deals at ₹1500 but are forced to settle for ₹1200. He said that when farmers united against this price-cutting practice, the state government resorted to a brutal lathi-charge and arrested 88 peaceful protesters.
Kejriwal alleged that police deliberately skipped court hearings on bail dates &ldquo;to break the farmers&rsquo; morale.&rdquo; Of the 88 arrested, 42 have secured bail. He said he met families of those jailed and recently released, adding, &ldquo;Their stories would move anyone to tears.&rdquo; He also claimed that farmers in custody were denied water for 24 hours, given no food, and beaten. &ldquo;What does the BJP want? Fear God,&rdquo; he said, while saluting the families who met him despite &ldquo;tremendous pressure&rdquo; not to do so. &ldquo;I want to say only this &mdash; one day, the people of Gujarat will rise against government.&rdquo;
Kejriwal widened his criticism to the education sector, alleging that farmers often take loans to send their children to cities like Ahmedabad and Surat for coaching, only to experience exam paper leaks just before tests. &ldquo;We have seen children crying helplessly,&rdquo; he said, claiming &ldquo;their own people&rdquo; are behind the leaks. He further alleged that drugs are being openly circulated across Gujarat to ensure young people do not raise their voice. &ldquo;Today, drugs are available in every lane. Every family in Gujarat is being devastated by this government. But I believe these are their final days, because people across Gujarat are rising,&rdquo; he said.
He also said he learned that farms belonging to arrested farmers and their children were ploughed collectively by villagers. Making a sharp remark on governance, he added, &ldquo;Two things are openly sold in Gujarat today &mdash; drugs, and potholes on the roads. This is what they have reduced Gujarat to after 30 years. Now it&rsquo;s time to end this.&rdquo;
Kejriwal claimed that for years people felt they had no alternative because the Congress and BJP were &ldquo;hand in glove.&rdquo; &ldquo;Congress never wanted BJP to lose power in Gujarat. But now people have an option, and Aam Aadmi Party is being discussed in every household,&rdquo; he said. He added that people look to leaders like Gopal Italia, Isudan Gadhvi, Raju Karpara, Pravin Ram, Chaitar Vasava and Manoj Sorathiya with hope. &ldquo;Tell me one BJP leader who gives hope to the people of Gujarat,&rdquo; he challenged. &ldquo;When our leaders speak, people listen. Name one leader from BJP or Congress whom people believe can fix Gujarat.&rdquo;
Addressing the people directly, Kejriwal said, &ldquo;You will have to save Gujarat. You will have to overcome fear and stand up.&rdquo; He alleged that FIRs are being used as tools of intimidation. &ldquo;I myself spent six months in jail. They may jail you too, but I take responsibility &mdash; for every false FIR filed against anyone, we will fight. And two years from now when the government changes, within 24 hours all false FIRs will be withdrawn. After that, the ministers who oppressed the people of Gujarat will be sent to jail.&rdquo;
He questioned the government over the massive drug seizures at Mundra Port, asking who the real culprits were and what happened to shipments that were never intercepted. According to Kejriwal, drugs are easily accessible across the state, pushing youth into darkness, and such a situation would not be possible without official collusion.
Referring to AAP&rsquo;s governance in Punjab, he said that when the party took power, drugs were widespread across towns and villages. &ldquo;Today, under our government, bulldozers are demolishing the homes of drug peddlers, and over 25,000 drug dealers have been arrested.&rdquo; He said AAP took such action because &ldquo;its intentions are honest,&rdquo; questioning why similar steps were not taken in Gujarat. Kejriwal also alleged that those involved in selling spurious liquor are not being caught &ldquo;because they are hand-in-glove with the ruling system.&rdquo;

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal reached Gujarat, highlighting farmers’ struggles, spurious liquor deaths, rising drug trade, and alleged BJP-Congress misrule, and vowed to meet farmer families and address state issues.

Arvind Kejriwal arrives in Gujarat, criticises BJP over farmers, drugs, and governance

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal reached Gujarat, highlighting farmers&rsquo; struggles, spurious liquor deaths, rising drug trade, and alleged BJP-Congress misrule, and vowed to meet farmer families and address state issues.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Gujarat today, at a time when AAP leaders and workers have reported repeated attacks and farmers in several parts of the state continue to face severe difficulties.
Kejriwal landed at Rajkot Airport this evening, where he was warmly received by AAP MLA Hemant Khava, State Co-Incharges Durgesh Pathak and Gulabsinh Yadav, State Chief Spokesperson Dr. Karan Barot, District President Tejas Gajipara, and a large number of party workers.
Upon arrival, Kejriwal expressed serious concern over Gujarat&rsquo;s deteriorating situation, stating that conditions in the state are worsening day by day. He pointed out that the government itself has admitted it cannot manage the state, citing the recent Cabinet reshuffle as evidence. He said, &ldquo;The BJP government openly admitted its ministers were corrupt, forcing them to change the Cabinet.&rdquo;
Kejriwal highlighted the plight of farmers, stating that sons of farmers fighting for their rightful demands were jailed by the government. While some have been released, several remain behind bars. Reaffirming his support for the farming community, he said he will meet farmer families tomorrow.
He also raised concerns about the rampant sale of spurious liquor across Gujarat, which has resulted in the deaths of young people. &ldquo;Despite the alarming rise in the drug trade, the government chooses to remain inactive while farmers are sent to jail,&rdquo; he said. Kejriwal added that when AAP points out the BJP&rsquo;s failures, the Congress party gets affected, citing an incident where a Congress worker allegedly hurled a shoe at Gopal Italia.
Kejriwal further accused the BJP and Congress of effectively running a joint government in Gujarat for the past 30 years. He alleged that Mundra Port has become a major drug route for the entire nation, resulting in a significant quantity of drugs remaining within Gujarat. He warned that drug consumption, addiction, and unemployment are all increasing, threatening the future of the state&rsquo;s youth.
Concluding his remarks, Kejriwal stated, &ldquo;After ruling for three decades, the BJP government has become extremely arrogant, and therefore, it must be removed.&rdquo;

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava alleged that funds meant for tribal welfare, including scholarships, food, and school grants, have been misused for lavish events in Gujarat, urging authorities to act and warning of legal action against false allegations.

Gujarat AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava alleges misuse of tribal development funds, demands accountability

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava alleged that funds meant for tribal welfare, including scholarships, food, and school grants, have been misused for lavish events in Gujarat, urging authorities to act and warning of legal action against false allegations.

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava held a press conference in the state assembly complex, raising serious concerns about the allocation and misuse of funds meant for tribal development and welfare programs.
During the press briefing, Vasava alleged that scholarships for tribal students pursuing higher education have not been disbursed for the past two years, with authorities citing &ldquo;no grants available&rdquo; as the reason. He also stated that grants intended for malnourished children in tribal areas have not reached schools.
Food bills for tribal students in ashram schools have reportedly not been approved for several months, while bills for nutritious meals, fruits, and hot breakfasts for anganwadi workers and children have been pending for three to four months. Vasava said the government has only responded that payments will be made once grants are released.
The MLA also questioned the recent expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s programs in the state. According to Vasava, funds from the Tribal Development Department budget were used for the events, with the following reported expenditures:
- Stage: ₹38 lakh
- VVIP mandap: ₹5.87 crore
- Parking: ₹3.61 crore
- Ambulance diesel: ₹16.39 lakh
- Toilet trollies: ₹2.40 crore
- Bus facilities for invited guests: ₹1.11 crore
- Drinking water: ₹51.96 lakh
- Dome: ₹2.06 crore
- Tea and snacks: ₹2 crore
- Parking arrangements by local panchayats: ₹2.51 crore
- Water supply: ₹57 lakh
- Resort payment: ₹18 lakh
- Payment to DGVCL: ₹1.16 crore
- Payment to ST Corporation for public transport: ₹6 crore
He further claimed that crores of rupees were spent on additional items such as tea and coffee, private vehicle rentals, VVIP hospitality, overnight stays, and banners/posters. Vasava questioned why such funds were used for lavish events, while basic development and welfare programs were underfunded. He pointed out that in just two months, five major programs including Development Festivals, Development Week, and Unity March were organized, costing crores more.
Vasava alleged that budgets approved by the Gujarat and central governments for tribal development are not reaching the intended beneficiaries, but are being diverted to government-sponsored ceremonial events. He said detailed information on the expenditures has been requested from the District Coordination Grievance Redressal Committee, which reportedly responded that the information will be provided within a week.
Addressing accusations made against him, Vasava stated, &ldquo;Some MPs, who previously passed bills and vouchers with officials, have now made allegations against me. I ask them &mdash; do you have sufficient evidence against me? If not, publicly clarify, or else a defamation case will be filed against you. Two days ago, an MP stated that &lsquo;Chaitar Vasava receives foreign funds.&rsquo; I say &mdash; you have been a seven-term MP, your party has ruled Gujarat and the Centre for decades, the police are under you, officials are under you &mdash; if you have evidence, take immediate action against me. If not, we will take action against you soon. It seems you are suffering from a mental disorder and require psychiatric treatment.&rdquo;
Vasava also condemned a recent incident in which AAP Narmada district president Niranjan Vasava was allegedly attacked with stones by BJP-linked bootleggers. He said strict action will be demanded from the SP, warning of a larger campaign against bootleggers and drug peddlers in the Narmada district if authorities fail to act. &ldquo;AAP will continue to fight on the issue of alcohol and drugs, from the streets to the assembly. We will not be intimidated by bootleggers or drug peddlers,&rdquo; he said.
Regarding the MNREGA scam, Vasava reiterated that he possesses evidence of a multi-crore fraud carried out by agencies in Narmada and Bharuch districts. He said, &ldquo;At the time, Mansukh Vasava dismissed these claims, but the MNREGA scam has since been proven true. The list of who committed fraud and the amounts involved has reached Mansukh Vasava. I request that he hand it over to his government and police so action can be taken against the guilty. If not, he has no right to make baseless allegations against me or any other leader.&rdquo;
Vasava also questioned the construction of a ₹10 crore &lsquo;Kamalm&rsquo; in Narmada, asking how it was funded. &ldquo;Where did the money come from to build a five-star facility costing ₹10 crore, while grants for anganwadis, schools, and other essential services are unavailable? Mansukh Vasava should publicly disclose the source and details of this expenditure,&rdquo; he said.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a farmers’ Mahapanchayat in Amreli on December 7 to address issues faced by Gujarat’s farmers due to unseasonal rains and unfair crop pricing.

AAP to hold farmers’ Mahapanchayat in Gujarat's Amreli on December 7 amid crop loss crisis

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a farmers&rsquo; Mahapanchayat in Amreli on December 7 to address issues faced by Gujarat&rsquo;s farmers due to unseasonal rains and unfair crop pricing.

Widespread unseasonal rains this year have destroyed standing crops across Gujarat, leaving farmers in severe distress. Waterlogging in farmlands has wiped out expected harvests, and with the state government yet to provide adequate compensation or ensure fair crop prices, the farming community continues to face a worsening crisis.
Positioning itself as a supporter of rural Gujarat, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been holding a series of &lsquo;Kisan Mahapanchayats&rsquo; in multiple districts. The party has now announced a grand Kisan Mahapanchayat in Amreli on December 7.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming event, Manoj Sorathiya, AAP&rsquo;s State Organisation General Secretary, said that despite 30 years of BJP rule, the condition of farming, farmers, and rural Gujarat remains dismal. He said farmers are burdened with the rising costs of seeds, pesticides, and labour, yet continue to be denied fair prices for their produce. According to him, even when farmers take their goods to the market, they face an exploitative price-cutting practice.
With farmers pushed to helplessness, Sorathiya recalled AAP&rsquo;s agitation in Botad against the deduction system. He alleged that the &ldquo;ruthless government&rdquo; tried to suppress the protest by ordering lathicharge on farmers, children, and women. He added that several AAP farmer leaders &mdash; including Rajubhai Karpada and Pravinbhai Ram &mdash; remain behind bars.
Sorathiya said AAP launched its &lsquo;Mahapanchayat&rsquo; movement from Sudamda to amplify the collective voice of farmers across Gujarat. Since then, Mahapanchayats have been held in Jamkhambhalia, Gir Somnath, Tapi, Anand, and Banaskantha. The next event will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 3 PM, at Senior Citizen Park in Amreli.
Extending an invitation, Sorathiya urged farmers from all towns and villages across Saurashtra to attend the Mahapanchayat in large numbers and stand united for their rights.

AAP’s massive “Gujarat Jodo Jansabha” rally in Morva Hadaf sees over 500 BJP and Congress leaders joining the party.

Over 500 BJP and Congress leaders join AAP at Gujarat Jodo JANSABHA in Morva Hadaf

AAP&rsquo;s massive &ldquo;Gujarat Jodo Jansabha&rdquo; rally in Morva Hadaf sees over 500 BJP and Congress leaders joining the party.

A massive political rally organized by AAP&rsquo;s Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava turned into a significant event in the Morva Hadaf assembly segment on Wednesday, as more than 500 leaders and grassroots workers from the BJP and Congress formally joined the party.
The &ldquo;Gujarat Jodo JANSABHA&rdquo; drew thousands of local leaders, farmers, youth, women, and senior citizens, highlighting the party&rsquo;s growing influence in Panchmahal. MLA Vasava shared the stage with student leader Yuvrajsinh Jadeja and State Youth President Brijraj Solanki, along with a strong turnout of AAP office-bearers and party workers.
Welcoming the new members, Vasava delivered a forceful critique of the state government&rsquo;s governance. He alleged that locals are struggling to find employment as opportunities are drying up due to corruption in MNREGA. He also highlighted a major scandal in the ₹136-crore group water supply scheme, claiming public funds were misused without accountability.
Vasava raised concerns over the &lsquo;Nal Se Jal&rsquo; scheme, saying mismanagement has eroded public trust, and highlighted the plight of displaced families still awaiting land ownership and basic civic amenities. He also criticized the district&rsquo;s education system, noting that many schools in Panchmahal are operating without teachers or classrooms.
Tribal communities, he added, are facing significant challenges in obtaining caste certificates, reflecting administrative apathy. He further said AAP has received numerous grievances, including demands for SIR benefits, crop loss compensation, and other civic issues, and promised that the party would present every concern to the district administration.
The rally sent a clear political signal: AAP&rsquo;s momentum in Panchmahal and Morva Hadaf is at an all-time high, and the region is gearing up for potentially historic results in the upcoming civic polls and state assembly elections.

Gujarat AAP raises concerns over manipulation and delays in distribution of ₹10,000-crore relief package for farmers affected by unseasonal rainfall. Only 3.29 lakh of 29.8 lakh applicants have received aid so far.

Gujarat AAP alleges irregularities in farmer relief package distribution

Gujarat AAP raises concerns over manipulation and delays in distribution of ₹10,000-crore relief package for farmers affected by unseasonal rainfall. Only 3.29 lakh of 29.8 lakh applicants have received aid so far.

Gujarat&rsquo;s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised serious concerns over the state government&rsquo;s distribution of a relief package announced for farmers affected by unseasonal rainfall, which caused crop losses reportedly worth thousands of crores.
Releasing a statement, Gujarat AAP General Secretary and prominent farmer leader Sagar Rabari alleged significant irregularities in the aid distribution process.&nbsp;
He said, &ldquo;Unseasonal rain has inflicted crop losses worth thousands of crores. The government carried out a satellite survey and subsequently announced a ₹10,000-crore package, also officially declaring that 42 lakh hectares of farmland were impacted. Despite all these claims, I had full faith in the BJP&rsquo;s ability to shortchange farmers &mdash; and unfortunately, that has now been proven. Today, I am presenting evidence of how injustice has been carried out in the relief meant for farmers.&rdquo;
According to Rabari, while farmers submitted 29,80,000 crop-loss compensation applications, the government has provided aid to only 3,29,000 farmers so far, without clarifying when the remaining applicants would receive their dues. &ldquo;The government has offered no transparency on this,&rdquo; he added.
Rabari explained why he accused the ruling BJP of deliberately shortchanging farmers. He said he had received two official forms regarding a farmer&rsquo;s crop-loss claim. The first, submitted through a Village Computer Entrepreneur (VCE), listed:
- Survey No. 233 &mdash; Farm area 0.3675 hectares, crop loss 100%
- Survey No. 474 &mdash; Area 0.3881 hectares, crop loss 100%
- Survey No. 616 &mdash; Area 0.4352 hectares, crop loss 100%
&ldquo;The total surveyed farm area was 1.1908 hectares, and the total crop-loss affected area recorded was also 1.1908 hectares &mdash; well within the 2-hectare limit, making the farmer eligible to receive the full compensation amount,&rdquo; Rabari said.
However, he added, the form was later edited by an agricultural officer, and the printed copy he received showed:
- Survey No. 233 &mdash; Area 0.3675 hectares, damaged area reduced to 0.33 hectares
- Survey No. 474 &mdash; Area 0.3881 hectares, damaged area edited to 0
- Survey No. 617 &mdash; Area 0.4352 hectares, damaged area edited to 0
&ldquo;So, while the originally submitted form recorded 1.1908 hectares of crop loss, the edited form shows total loss area reduced to just 0.13 hectares. Now this farmer will only receive compensation for 0.13 hectares. This is what I call relief manipulation and injustice against farmers,&rdquo; Rabari said.
He further highlighted that many farmers reportedly received only ₹4,000, blaming this on manipulation in the compensation process. &ldquo;This is also why, after a satellite survey, the government ordered fresh ground surveys and made farmers refill forms &mdash; because the system has been given access to edit submitted forms. To ensure no manipulation takes place, and to fight any that does, every farmer must be ready for a battle,&rdquo; he asserted.
Rabari concluded, &ldquo;This time, we will not permit any form of injustice by the government in Gujarat.&rdquo;

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Gujarat’s electoral rolls has identified over 17 lakh deceased voters, 6.14 lakh absent voters, and 30 lakh permanently migrated individuals.

SIR in Gujarat: More than 17 lakh deceased voters found on electoral rolls

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Gujarat&rsquo;s electoral rolls has identified over 17 lakh deceased voters, 6.14 lakh absent voters, and 30 lakh permanently migrated individuals.

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Gujarat has revealed that more than 17 lakh deceased voters were still included in the existing voter list across the state, a release by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has stated.
According to the release issued on Thursday, the SIR exercise started in Gujarat on November 4 with booth-level officers (BLOs) distributing enumeration forms in their designated areas. The campaign will continue till December 11.
"In the last one month, enumeration forms have been distributed to more than five crore voters registered in the 2025 electoral roll. In most of the 33 districts, 100 per cent of the distribution has been completed. Work on digitising the returned forms is currently underway. So far, the digitisation work has been completed in 12 out of 182 assembly constituencies," it said.
These include Dhanera and Tharad of Banaskantha district, Limkheda and Dahod (ST) of Dahod district, Bayad of Aravalli district, Dhoraji, Jasdan and Gondal of Rajkot district, Keshod of Junagadh district, Mehmadabad of Kheda district, Khambhat of Anand district and Jalalpore of Navsari district.
Dang district is at the forefront in this work with 94.35 per cent digitisation of the counting forms, said the release.
"During this exercise, it was revealed that 17 lakh deceased voters were still included in the electoral roll across the state. More than 6.14 lakh voters were found absent from their addresses. It has been noticed that more than 30 lakh voters have permanently migrated," the release said.
BLOs found more than 3.25 lakh voters in the "repeated" category, which means that their names figured at more than one place, the release stated.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Modi administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed a Republic Day-style parade at the Statue of Unity, Gujarat, celebrating Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.

PM Modi Leads Unity Pledge at Statue of Unity

PM Modi's Unity Pledge at Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Modi administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed a Republic Day-style parade at the Statue of Unity, Gujarat, celebrating Sardar Patel&rsquo;s 150th birth anniversary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday administered the &ldquo;oath of unity&rdquo; to participants of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the 150th birth anniversary of the country&rsquo;s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
PM Modi arrived at Patel&rsquo;s 182-metre-tall statue, near Ekta Nagar in Gujarat&rsquo;s Narmada district, in the morning and paid his respects to the Iron Man of India by offering flower petals.
He then left for a nearby venue where he administered the Ekta Diwas pledge to the gathering and witnessed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade. Through this pledge, participants reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity, and security of the nation. The pledge also emphasised the importance of spreading this message among fellow countrymen.
This year&rsquo;s Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations included a cultural festival and the National Unity Day parade by police and paramilitary forces. One of the major attractions of this year&rsquo;s celebrations was the &lsquo;Republic Day-style&rsquo; parade of the armed forces along with decorative tableaux.
The parade featured 10 floats from NSG (National Security Guard), NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Manipur, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Puducherry, depicting the theme &lsquo;Unity in Diversity&rsquo;.
On the parade route, a cultural programme featuring 900 artists showcased India&rsquo;s classical dances, representing the richness and diversity of Indian culture. Contingents of the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) also participated in the parade.
In a display of women&rsquo;s empowerment in the security forces, PM Modi received a ceremonial salute from contingents of police and paramilitary forces, all of them led by women officers.
Key attractions of this year's parade included a BSF marching contingent, composed exclusively of Indian breed dogs such as Rampur Hounds, Gujarat Police&rsquo;s horse contingent, Assam Police&rsquo;s motorcycle daredevil show, and BSF&rsquo;s camel contingent and camel-mounted band.
The parade also honoured five Shaurya Chakra awardees of the CRPF and 16 gallantry medal winners of the BSF who displayed exceptional courage in anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand and counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Air Force presented a fly-past under &lsquo;Operation Surya Kiran&rsquo;.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inducted 19 MLAs as ministers, elevating Harsh Sanghavi to Deputy Chief Minister, taking the council of ministers’ strength to 26, with new and retained members taking oath.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reshuffles cabinet, Harsh Sanghavi made deputy CM, Rivaba Jadeja inducted

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inducted 19 MLAs as ministers, elevating Harsh Sanghavi to Deputy Chief Minister, taking the council of ministers&rsquo; strength to 26, with new and retained members taking oath.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday reshuffled his cabinet by inducting 19 MLAs as ministers, taking the total strength of his council of ministers, including himself, to 26, and elevated junior home minister Harsh Sanghavi to the post of Deputy Chief Minister.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers as well as those who were elevated to the cabinet rank and given MoS independent charge from ministers of state.
Sanghavi, who represents the Munjara assembly constituency in Surat city, took oath as the deputy CM. Till now, he held the post of Minister of State for Home.
Sanghavi and five other MLAs who were part of the previous Bhupendra Patel-led cabinet continue to be in the council of ministers. Though all 16 ministers had resigned on Thursday, the resignations of these six ministers were not accepted by the CM.
While three of these six &mdash; Kanubhai Patel, Rushikesh Patel, and Kunvarji Bavalia &mdash; were earlier cabinet ministers, Sanghavi, Praful Pansheriya, and Purshottam Solanki were MoS.
Of them, only Sanghavi, who has been elevated to the post of deputy CM, and Pansheriya, given MoS with independent charge, took fresh oaths on Friday.
Some of the 19 MLAs included in the council of ministers are Jitu Vaghani, Arjun Modhwadia, and Manisha Vakil.
A surprise entry was Rivaba Jadeja, the wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, as a minister of state.

Authorities in Gandhinagar began demolishing 186 illegal structures linked to those involved in a stone-pelting incident during Navratri in Bahiyal village.

Demolition underway of illegal properties of rioters in Gandhinagar

Authorities in Gandhinagar began demolishing 186 illegal structures linked to those involved in a stone-pelting incident during Navratri in Bahiyal village.

Authorities on Thursday launched a demolition drive against 186 illegal structures of those involved in a stone-pelting incident at a village in Gandhinagar district during the recently held Navratri festival, officials said.
On the night of September 24, a group of minority community members damaged several shops and vehicles and hurled stones in Bahiyal village, located 38 km from Gandhinagar city, over an objectionable social media post.
The police had detained nearly 60 persons for the clash and rioting that occurred in the village. More than 200 persons were involved in the rioting, in which several vehicles and shops were damaged and some were set on fire, the police had said.
A drive was undertaken by the local authorities on Thursday to demolish a total of 186 commercial establishments in the village, Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said.
"The encroachment of 186 commercial establishments is being removed in Dahegam (taluka) today...We have identified the illegal commercial establishments of all those people who were involved in the rioting incident a few days ago. Around 50 of the accused persons are history sheeters," he said.
The demolition was being carried out in the presence of the sub-divisional magistrate and panchayat officials amid tight security arrangements involving around 300 police personnel, the official said.
A social media post had enraged members of the minority community, triggering the attack last month. A man who posted the content was targeted by the attackers.

Death toll in Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Vadodara climbs to 19 as rescue teams halt operations due to high tide. Two persons still missing. CM suspends four engineers amid safety concerns.

Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 19 as injured man dies in hospital; search operation on

Death toll in Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Vadodara climbs to 19 as rescue teams halt operations due to high tide. Two persons still missing. CM suspends four engineers amid safety concerns.

The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district climbed to 19 on Friday after one of the injured persons succumbed to injuries at a hospital, officials said.
The search for the two missing persons is still underway, they said.
Several vehicles plunged into the river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village close to Padra town on Wednesday morning.
"Forty five-year-old Narendrasinh Parmar, a resident of Dahevan, who was one of the five injured persons undergoing treatment at the SSG Hospital died on Friday," an official said.
Eighteen bodies were recovered till Thursday night, and the operation resumed on the third day with efforts being made by the teams engaged at the site to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said.
On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers of the state's Roads and Buildings Department in connection with the bridge collapse.
State minister Rushikesh Patel visited the site of the tragedy and informed the media that action has been taken on the basis of a preliminary report submitted by a committee set up by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
A high-level probe committee of the state's roads and buildings department will submit a detailed report in 30 days, he said.
Out of the 7,000 bridges in the state that have been surveyed, the government has identified those that need repairs or require construction of a new one. Action is taken on them accordingly, he said after the visit.
"As per the preliminary report of this investigation committee, it has been recorded that the bridge collapsed due to pedestal and articulation crushing. A detailed report will be given by this committee of the Roads and Buildings Department within 30 days," he said.
The investigation report with its technical and administrative reasons will be submitted to the CM and other decisions will be taken on the basis of it, he added.
"The state government placed four roads and buildings department officials under suspension," said Patel who also later visited the injured persons at the SSG Hospital and enquired about their health.
Collector Dhameliya earlier told the media that the primary objective of the ongoing search and rescue operation was to recover a body trapped under a slab in the river, and trace the missing driver of a truck stuck in the water.
A list of eight missing persons was compiled on Thursday, and the bodies of six of them were recovered, he said.
The operation is being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies, with locals joining the efforts.
Dhameliya said the rescue teams continue to work amid challenges, including muddy terrain, release of soda ash in water and a tanker filled with a highly corrosive substance.
A tanker that fell into the river was carrying sulphuric acid, and care is being taken to ensure that it does not leak, he said.
There is a presence of soda ash in the water, which is causing irritation and itching for the rescuers, he said.
Earlier in the day, some trucks and two-wheelers were pulled out of water during the operation.
To overcome the problem of mud, a temporary platform has been prepared on the riverbank for the rescue teams by spreading three truckloads of concrete mix, an official release said.
At least six major incidents of bridge collapse have taken place in Gujarat since 2021.
In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Nobody was injured in the incident.
In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Morbi town collapsed. Over 200 tourists were present on the bridge at that time.
In June 2023, a newly-built bridge on the Mindhola river in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident.
In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo river in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-ton dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city.
In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed.
In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo river connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident.

Rescue teams recover 18 bodies after Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarat; search for two missing persons continues amid toxic and muddy conditions.

Search operation resumes at Gujarat bridge tragedy site, two still missing

Rescue teams recover 18 bodies after Gambhira bridge collapse in Gujarat; search for two missing persons continues amid toxic and muddy conditions.

The search-and-rescue operation resumed in the Mahisagar river on Friday morning on the third day, as two persons are still missing following the Gambhira bridge tragedy in Gujarat&rsquo;s Vadodara district, officials said.
Several vehicles plunged into the river after a segment of the four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara districts, collapsed near Gambhira village close to Padra town on Wednesday morning.
The operation resumed on the third day of the Gambhira bridge tragedy, with 18 bodies recovered by Thursday night. Efforts are still underway to trace two more persons, who are missing, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said.
&ldquo;The primary objective of our operation today is to recover a body trapped under a slab in the river, and the missing driver of a truck stuck in the water,&rdquo; he told mediapersons.
A list of eight missing persons was compiled on Thursday, and the bodies of six of them were recovered, he said.
The operation is being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies, with locals joining the efforts.
Dhameliya said that the rescue teams continue to work amid challenges, including muddy terrain, release of soda ash in water and a tanker filled with a highly corrosive substance.
A tanker that fell into the river was carrying sulphuric acid, and care is being made to ensure that it does not leak, he said.
There is a presence of soda ash in the water, which is causing irritation and itching for the rescuers. Attempts are being made to neutralise it, the official said.
Dhameliya said the mud in the river and on its banks has also complicated the rescue operation.
Since some vehicles, including a loaded truck, are still stuck in the muddy waters of the river, the district administration had used a &lsquo;high-performance truck&rsquo; of the Indian Army to pull them out, a government release said earlier.
To overcome the problem of mud, a temporary platform has been prepared on the riverbank for the rescue teams by spreading three truckloads of concrete mix, said the release.
On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel suspended four engineers of the state&rsquo;s roads and buildings department in connection with the bridge collapse.
At least six major incidents of bridge collapse have taken place in Gujarat since 2021.
In December 2021, a slab collapsed during the construction of the Mumatpura flyover on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident.
In October 2022, as many as 135 persons were killed when a British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river in Morbi town collapsed, when over 200 tourists were on it.
In June 2023, a newly built bridge on the Mindhola river in the Tapi district collapsed. No one was hurt in the accident.
In September 2023, four persons were injured after a portion of an old bridge on the Bhogavo river in Surendranagar district collapsed when a 40-ton dumper was navigating it near Wadhwan city.
In October 2023, two persons sitting in an autorickshaw died after six concrete girders or slabs, which were installed on the pillars of an under-construction bridge near the RTO Circle in Palanpur town of Banaskantha, collapsed.
In August 2024, a small bridge on the Bhogavo river connecting Habiyasar village with Chotila town in Surendranagar district collapsed after a sudden rise in water following discharge from an overflowing dam. No casualties were reported in the incident.&nbsp;

Congress criticized BJP post-bridge collapse in Gujarat, claiming indifference and governance failures, with 13 casualties highlighting the tragic event.

Congress Slams BJP After Gujarat Bridge Collapse Tragedy

After a deadly bridge collapse in Gujarat, Congress accused BJP of neglecting governance for speeches. 13 died, marking another infrastructure tragedy.

Vadodara bridge collapse triggers Congress BJP clash

Congress blamed the BJP for indifference after 13 died in a Gujarat bridge collapse. Warnings were ignored, marking the seventh collapse since 2021.

The Congress launched a strong critique against the BJP on Thursday following a tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat, accusing the ruling party's leadership and government of being indifferent as they focus on delivering speeches and issuing advertisements under the guise of governance.
The opposition party alleged widespread incompetence and corruption under the BJP's rule, predicting that the public would eventually respond to these issues appropriately.
Officials reported that 13 individuals lost their lives when several vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar river after a portion of a 40-year-old bridge collapsed in Vadodara district on Wednesday morning.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his condolences in a post in Hindi, stating, "Accidents have become a common occurrence in the country. We see a train accident one day, a newly inaugurated bridge developing cracks another day. While the nation is yet to recover from a plane crash, news of a bridge collapse in Gujarat emerges," he said.
He added, "Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims."
Kharge highlighted that media reports had indicated three years prior that the bridge was in a "dangerous" state due to "vibrations," yet nothing was done. He noted that this is the seventh bridge collapse in Gujarat since 2021.
"The BJP leadership and government have crossed all bounds of indifference, focusing solely on speeches and advertisements under the name of 'governance' across the country," Kharge criticized.
"This is the result of a leadership crisis, rampant corruption, an inability to govern effectively, and sheer incompetence," he claimed.
Kharge expressed hope that the public is observing these events and will provide a suitable response in due time.
The death toll from the collapse of the bridge over a river in Vadodara district, Gujarat, rose to 13 after the recovery of two more bodies on Thursday, officials said.
The disaster occurred when a slab of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge, which links central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region, collapsed around 7 am on Wednesday, causing vehicles to fall into the river.
Out of the nine individuals rescued, five sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at SSG Hospital in Vadodara. Fortunately, none of the injured are in critical condition. 
 (Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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A decades-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district, killing nine and injuring several. CM Bhupendra Patel orders technical probe into the tragedy.

Bridge collapses in Gujarat's Vadodara district

A decades-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district, killing nine and injuring several. CM Bhupendra Patel orders technical probe into the tragedy.

Nine persons, including a child, were killed and nine others rescued after a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, officials said.
A slab of the Gambhira bridge, located on Mahisagar river which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region of the state, collapsed, killing nine persons, Superintendent of Police (Vadodara rural) Rohan Anand said.
The bridge was located near Padra town in the district.
"According to the details available, around nine persons have died and another nine persons have been rescued, out of whom five have been referred to the SSG Hospital in Vadodara. None of the rescued persons is in critical condition. The rescue operation is still going on," Anand said.
He said 10 to 15 metres long slab of the bridge collapsed at around 7.30 am.
Five vehicles -- two trucks, two vans and an autorickshaw -- fell into the river after the bridge collapsed, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said.
Two other vehicles that came dangerously close to falling were dragged away to a safer location, the collector said.
Three persons on a two-wheeler, which fell into the river, managed to swim to safety, he added.
The nine persons killed in the bridge collapse included a child, Padra police inspector Vijay Charan said.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Patel expressed grief over the tragedy and said an order has been given to the state's roads and buildings department to conduct a probe into the collapse and submit a report.
In a post on X, he said teams of the state roads and buildings department and private engineers specialising in bridge construction have been instructed to immediately reach the spot and conduct a preliminary investigation into the causes of the collapse and other technical matters, and submit a report.
"The fire brigade team of the local municipality and Vadodara Municipal Corporation are working with boats and swimmers at the accident site as part of the rescue and relief operations. The NDRF team has also reached the scene and joined the rescue operation," the CM said.
Gujarat minister Rushikesh Patel said the bridge was constructed in 1985, and its maintenance was carried out periodically as and when required. "The exact reason behind the incident will be probed," he said.
Visuals showed the entire slab of the bridge between two piers having collapsed. The slab collapse caused the vehicles, which were passing through it, to plunge into the river.
Teams from Vadodara fire department and locals joined the rescue operation, an official said.
The nearly 900-metre-long Gambhira bridge has 23 piers and connects Vadodara and Anand districts of Gujarat. It was inaugurated in 1985.

AAP's triumph in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls indicates momentum for 2027. Kejriwal foresees surpassing 100 seats and forming the government.

Bypoll victories were semifinals for 2027 assembly polls in Punjab, Gujarat: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal views recent bypoll success as a prelude to 2027 elections. With strategic victories in Punjab and Gujarat, AAP aims to establish strong governance.

Arvind Kejriwal praises AAP's bypoll success in Punjab and Gujarat, calling it a 'semifinal' for 2027 elections. He's confident about forming governments in both states.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday termed the Aam Aadmi Party&rsquo;s victories in the Punjab and Gujarat bypolls as a "semifinal" for the 2027 assembly elections, asserting that the party is on track to form the next governments in both states.
Kejriwal was speaking at an event to celebrate the party's twin victories in assembly bypolls held in Visavadar in Gujarat and Ludhiana West in Punjab.
"The bypolls in Gujarat and Punjab were a semifinal and in 2027 assembly polls, we will cross 100 seats in Punjab and form the government," he said.
Kejriwal congratulated Gopal Italia, who won in Gujarat and Sanjeev Arora who emerged victorious from Ludhiana West, and thanked the people for ensuring party's win. &nbsp;"We have been in power in Punjab for the last three years. Leave anti-incumbency, there is pro-incumbency there. We had won 92 seats in 2022 assembly polls and it looks like we will cross 100 seats in 2027," he added. &nbsp;The AAP chief said the Congress top leadership is hand in glove with BJP.
"AAP is fighting against the system. We have come to give clean politics to people. People are fed up of BJP in Gujarat. They did not have an option earlier. Congress is not an option. They see an option in AAP and have hope from the party," he said.
"We will form the government in Gujarat in 2027," Kejriwal said.

AAP’s Gopal Italia won Visavadar, ending BJP’s 18-year drought, while BJP’s Rajendra Chavda claimed a decisive victory in Kadi by over 39,000 votes.

Gujarat assembly bypolls : AAP wins Visavadar, BJP retains Kadi seat

AAP&rsquo;s Gopal Italia won Visavadar, ending BJP&rsquo;s 18-year drought, while BJP&rsquo;s Rajendra Chavda claimed a decisive victory in Kadi by over 39,000 votes.

AAP leader Gopal Italia won the Visavadar seat, while BJP's Rajendra Chavda bagged Kadi seat on Monday, as counting for bypolls to the two constituencies in Gujarat concluded, officials said.
Italia, the former Gujarat president of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), defeated his nearest rival, BJP candidate Kirit Patel, in Visavadar seat of Junagadh district by a margin of 17,554 votes.
While Italia received 75,942 votes, Patel got 58,388 votes after the end of total 21 rounds of counting, as per the data shared by the Election Commission.
BJP leaders earlier said they were hoping to break the 18-year jinx in Visavadar, where the party last tasted victory in 2007.
In Kadi seat of Mehsana district, reserved for the Scheduled Caste candidates, BJP's Rajendra Chavda emerged victorious by a margin of 39,452 votes over Congress' Ramesh Chavda after the end of all 22 rounds of counting.
While Rajendra Chavda received 99,742 votes, former Congress MLA Ramesh Chavda managed to secure 60,290 votes.
The bypolls, held on June 19, witnessed 57.90 per cent voter turnout in Kadi seat and 56.89 per cent in Visavadar constituency, officials said.
The counting of votes started at 8 am on Monday and ended at around 1.30pm, they said.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and AAP fielded their candidates in both the seats.
The Visavadar seat fell vacant in December 2023 after the then AAP legislator Bhupendra Bhayani resigned and joined the ruling BJP.
The Congress fielded Nitin Ranpariya from Visavadar.
Despite its near-total dominance in the state, the BJP has not won the Visavadar seat since 2007.
In the last assembly election in 2022, AAP's Bhupendra Bhayani defeated BJP's Harshad Ribadiya, a Congress turncoat and former MLA, by 7,063 votes.
The Kadi constituency was lying vacant since February 4 following the death of BJP MLA Karsan Solanki.
In the bypoll, the BJP fielded Rajendra Chavda, while the Congress gave ticket to Ramesh Chavda, who won the seat in 2012 but lost it to BJP's Karsan Solanki in 2017.
Like Visavadar, there was a three-way contest in Kadi also, with the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP fielding Jagdish Chavda.
In the 182-member Gujarat assembly, the party position following the bypoll results is as follows: BJP 162, Congress 12 and AAP 5. While one seat is with the Samajwadi Party, two are with independents.

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