New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed strong confidence in the Opposition INDIA blocs ability to defeat the BJP in Gujarat, drawing a parallel with their recent success in Ayodhya during the Lok Sabha elections. He made these statements at a gathering of party workers in Ahmedabad. Gandhis visit came shortly after clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers outside the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) office. The unrest was sparked by allegations of anti-Hindu remarks made by Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. As a result of the conflict, five Congress workers were detained.Determination to winAddressing the crowd, Gandhi emphasized the need for unity and courage among Congress members. The BJP has attacked our office and our workers. But we should not be afraid. They have challenged us, and we must collectively defeat them in Gujarat. Just as we overcame them in Ayodhya, we will do the same here, he declared.Recent electoral gainsIn the latest Lok Sabha elections, Congress made a big breakthrough by winning one of the 26 seats in Gujarat, marking its first victory in the state in ten years. Encouraged by this success, the party now aims to prevent the BJP from winning the 2027 Assembly elections in Gujarat.Prime Ministers ambitionsGandhi revealed that Prime Minister Modi had considered running for the Lok Sabha from Ayodhya but was advised against it by his surveyors, who predicted a loss. Despite his claimed divine connection, why did BJP lose in Ayodhya Gandhi questioned.Watch the video here:मैंने संसद में अयोध्या के सांसद से पूछा कि BJP अयोध्या में क्यों हार गईअयोध्या के सांसद ने कहा कि:• अयोध्या के लोगों से जमीनें छीनी गईं, लोगों के दुकान-घर तोड़े गए और उन्हें मुआवजा नहीं दिया गया• इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट के नाम पर किसानों की जमीन ली गई, आज तक मुआवजा नहीं दिया… pic.twitter.com/133tde4fUZ— Congress (@INCIndia) July 6, 2024Unexpected defeat in AyodhyaThe BJP faced a surprising defeat in the Faizabad parliamentary constituency, which includes Ayodhya. The sitting BJP MP, Lallu Singh, lost to Awadhesh Prasad of the Samajwadi Party. This outcome was unexpected given the BJPs anticipated strong performance in this key seat.Gandhi highlighted several factors that contributed to the BJPs loss in Ayodhya. He pointed out that land was taken from residents to build the Ram Temple without adequate compensation, and similarly, farmers were not properly compensated for the land used to construct an international airport. Additionally, Gandhi noted that no local residents were present at the Ram Temple inauguration, which caused widespread dissatisfaction.
