10-15-2007, 11:38 PM
<b>Itâll be a Modi-centric poll all the way</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Ahmedabad Call it perfect timing or sheer coincidence: global consultancy firm <b>Ernst & Young released its latest report on Gujarat titled ââGujarat: Beyond the Obviousââ </b>on the same day that the Election Commission announced the dates for forthcoming elections in the state.
The report, not surprisingly, has lauded the state government for its commendable work in sectors ranging from education to culture, to infrastructure and investment. It goes on to elaborate that the Gujarat government has implemented 72 initiatives in as many months which have generated a remarkable socio-economic transformation in the state.
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That, other than his âautocratic handlingâ of his party and the âiron handâ with which he has ruled, no other charge has been able to tarnish his âclean and honest imageâ, is another factor which party workers feel will go in Modiâs favour. <b>ââI donât think anti-incumbency will play a role in the Gujarat polls for the simple reason that the state has shown growth and prosperity in a tangible way,ââ </b>said another BJP leader.
But what about inner-party dissidence that has reared its head? Modi loyalists are quick to dismiss those who are raising decibels in criticising Modiâs style, including erstwhile BJP heavyweights, like former CM Keshubhai Patel, Suresh Mehta, vitriolic RSS leader Pravin Togadia, Sanjay Joshi and Gordhan Zadaphia.<b> ââEven if they decide to contest independently or join hands with the Congress, they wonât be able to dent Modiâs image</b>. After all, what will they tell the masses - that the CMâs only sin is that he rules with an iron hand? Thatâs no sin for the public as long as the state prospers and people are <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Only Sonia, Moron SIngh, Paswan, Laloo see no progress in Gujarat.
The report, not surprisingly, has lauded the state government for its commendable work in sectors ranging from education to culture, to infrastructure and investment. It goes on to elaborate that the Gujarat government has implemented 72 initiatives in as many months which have generated a remarkable socio-economic transformation in the state.
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That, other than his âautocratic handlingâ of his party and the âiron handâ with which he has ruled, no other charge has been able to tarnish his âclean and honest imageâ, is another factor which party workers feel will go in Modiâs favour. <b>ââI donât think anti-incumbency will play a role in the Gujarat polls for the simple reason that the state has shown growth and prosperity in a tangible way,ââ </b>said another BJP leader.
But what about inner-party dissidence that has reared its head? Modi loyalists are quick to dismiss those who are raising decibels in criticising Modiâs style, including erstwhile BJP heavyweights, like former CM Keshubhai Patel, Suresh Mehta, vitriolic RSS leader Pravin Togadia, Sanjay Joshi and Gordhan Zadaphia.<b> ââEven if they decide to contest independently or join hands with the Congress, they wonât be able to dent Modiâs image</b>. After all, what will they tell the masses - that the CMâs only sin is that he rules with an iron hand? Thatâs no sin for the public as long as the state prospers and people are <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Only Sonia, Moron SIngh, Paswan, Laloo see no progress in Gujarat.