anti-incumbency wave: 135 after BJP’s 27 year of majority rule has increased the discontent among some sections of the society. People believe that even after so many years of BJP rule, the basic issues related to inflation, unemployment and life remain unresolved.
)Morbi Bridge Collapse: In Morbi 135 the collapse of a suspension bridge that killed people exposed the nexus between the administration and rich businessmen I have come. This issue is likely to dominate the minds of people while going to vote.
Government Jobs: Due to frequent paper leaks and postponement of government recruitment examinations, the hopes of the youth working hard to get a government job have been dashed, causing a lot of resentment.
Early release of the convicts of the Bilkis Bano case: Gujarat is considered the Hindutva laboratory of the Sangh Parivar. In the Bilkis Bano gang-rape and murder case, the effect of relaxation of sentence will be different for the majority and the minority. Muslim community is demanding justice for Bilkis Bano while a section of Hindus would like to ignore this issue.
Minority Vote Bank: Muslims, who constitute about 9% of Gujarat’s population, may overtake the Congress this time. While Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM is wooing him energetically, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has kept his silence on communal issues like ‘love jihad’ and the release of the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.
High electricity rates: Gujarat has one of the highest electricity rates in the country. People are eagerly waiting for the offer from Aam Aadmi Party and Congress to give free units every month 300. The South Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry recently demanded reduction in commercial power tariffs saying that they should be paid Rs 7.50 per unit. while their industry counterparts in Maharashtra and Telangana will have to pay Rs.4 per unit.
Land Acquisition: There is dissatisfaction among the farmers and landowners whose land is being acquired for various government projects. For example, farmers opposed land acquisition for the high-speed bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. He also opposed land acquisition for the expressway project between Vadodara and Mumbai.
Farmers Issues : Farmers are agitating in many parts of the state for not getting compensation for the damage caused to the crop due to rain for more than the last two years.
)Lack of basic education and health facilities in rural areas: If school classrooms are built in remote rural areas, there is a shortage of teachers. And if teachers are recruited, there is a shortage of classrooms affecting education. The shortage of primary health centers and doctors also adversely affects health services in rural areas.
poor Roads: Gujarat was earlier known for its good roads. However, in the last five to six years, the state government and municipal corporations have not been able to build good roads or maintain old ones. Complaints about potholed roads are common across the state.
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