Guj voters will teach BJP a lesson: CM

Jodhpur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said there is a strong anti-incumbency wave against ruling BJP in Gujarat and people will teach them a lesson this Assembly election. Inflation, rising unemployment and poor infra were a cause of concern in Gujarat and people there will vote on these issues, he told media persons on sidelines of Rajasthan Digifest 2022.

Gehlot, a senior All India Congress Committee (AICC) observer for the Gujarat elections, said the people of the state were “fed up with unemployment and rising inflation.” Gehlot exuded confidence over Congress returning to power in Himachal Pradesh as well. The hill state went to polls on Saturday. He said the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) had emerged as a key issue in Himachal Pradesh, and Congress’ assurance on bringing it back if elected to power has struck a chord with the voters. “The scheme has become one of the major issues among the state’s workers. Congress will win HP election and one of the biggest reasons behind it would be OPS,” he said. On Bharat Jodo Yatra, he said the focus of this initiative was highlighting issues such as inflation and unemployment and to ensure that no violence takes place in the country and people live with love, peace and harmony with each other.