Amid bustling polling stations in Gujarat, a fresh controversy has ignited over ‘bulldozer’ comments made by Congress MLA Imran Khedawala. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi hit back hard on Sunday, branding the opposition’s tactics as a blatant attempt to communalize the local body elections and mislead voters.
Sanghavi portrayed the voting day as the ultimate democratic spectacle, appealing to all residents to exercise their franchise enthusiastically. He detailed the robust security measures and logistical preparations that facilitated seamless voting, assuring the public of a fair process.
Khedawala’s viral video had rallied supporters against BJP’s alleged ‘bulldozer politics’ and contentious laws like the disturbed areas act, framing the elections as a verdict on three decades of rule. ‘Your vote is the answer to these failures—head to the booths and back our candidates,’ he urged.
Refuting this narrative, Sanghavi alleged a coordinated opposition strategy to steer elections toward religious fault lines. ‘Whether it’s Imran or others, this plot has been brewing for days across media and rallies,’ he charged. He called on discerning voters to see through the ploy and cast ballots wisely.
With voting wrapping up under heavy vigilance from 7 AM onwards, the exchange highlights deepening political divides. As Gujarat’s civic polls conclude, Sanghavi’s rebuttal seeks to rally support around governance achievements, countering what he calls fear-mongering. The coming results will reveal if such rhetoric sways the urban and rural electorate.
