It is victory of politics of development and good governance: Modi on Gujarat win

He said the results of municipal elections clearly show the unwavering faith people have in politics of development and good governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described BJP’s victory in the Gujarat civic polls as a vote for politics of development and good governance,

BJP registered big victories in elections to six municipal corporations in Gujarat pushing Congress to a distant second. BJP won 409 of the 474 seats for which results were declared, while Congress managed to win 33 seats. AAP edged out Congress as the main opposition in Surat, winning 27 of the 120 seats, while BJP won 93.

“Thank you Gujarat! Results of municipal elections across the state clearly show the unwavering faith people have towards politics of development and good governance,” the Prime Minister said.

“Grateful to the people of the state for trusting BJP yet again. Always an honour to serve Gujarat,” he said.

Modi lauded the efforts of Gujarat BJP workers who reached out to people and elaborated on the party's vision for the state.

“Today's win across Gujarat is very special. For a party that is serving in a state for over two decades to record such a phenomenal win is noteworthy. It is heartening to see widespread support from all sections of society, particularly the youth of Gujarat towards BJP,” he said.

BJP President J P Nadda said Congress lost badly in all the six corporations and failed to open its account in Surat municipal corporation.

“It is a clear indication that the people have rejected the negative and divisive politics pursued by the Congress and other opposition parties,” Nadda said.