With the advancement of polls, the war of words has also intensified. Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has asserted that the NDA government’s departure is imminent. He highlighted the low voter turnout and Prime Minister Modi’s mention of industrialists Adani and Ambani as opportunities for the Congress to question the BJP’s governance.
According to Gehlot, the public sentiment suggests that Modi will not secure another term as Prime Minister. He noted a perceived shift among BJP workers and Sangh supporters away from Modi, resulting in reluctance among BJP voters to leave their homes.
This statement of Gehlot is significant and might have a major impact as no other Congress leader has spoken with this conviction so far. The words of this veteran leader do carry certain amount of weight. His experience and eloquence needs to be read in between the lines.
During a recent rally in Telangana, Prime Minister Modi made references to deals involving Adani and Ambani without directly mentioning Rahul Gandhi, which prompted a strong reaction from the Congress. Gehlot observed that Modi’s use of Adani and Ambani’s names in his campaign speeches has put even BJP and RSS supporters in a defensive position. This exclusive focus on Modi’s persona in the election campaign proved to be a costly strategy for the BJP, as it led to electoral setbacks.
Gehlot suggested that Modi’s statements reflect a sense of nervousness, indicating potential electoral losses for the BJP. He attributed this to the absence of BJP’s name from the campaign branding, with emphasis placed solely on Modi’s guarantees. Gehlot noted that Modi had made it clear before the elections that they would revolve around his leadership, with slogans like ‘this time again Modi government’ and ‘Modi’s guarantee’, sidelining individual MP candidates and the BJP as a party.
Gehlot said BJP’s name is noticeably absent from the campaign branding nationwide, signifying a departure from traditional political strategies. According to Gehlot, this over-reliance on Modi’s personal brand may contribute significantly to BJP’s defeat in the upcoming elections.
Gehlot remarked that Prime Minister Modi has made unprecedented history by mentioning Adani and Ambani, leaving the entire nation both amused and infuriated. People are bewildered by his statements, and even members of the BJP find themselves at a loss for words.
Modi’s direct accusations against Adani and Ambani, alleging their involvement in funneling black money to the Congress via sacks and tempos, have left many puzzled.