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GANDHINAGAR: Regaining lost ground in central Gujarat can be the only solace for the Congress this time. Central Gujarat, consisting of Vadodara, Kaira, Anand, and the tribal-dominated Panchmahals and Dahod districts, was traditionally a Congress stronghold. The 2002 communal riots, the impact of which was the most severe in this region and in parts of north Gujarat, changed the situation in the last elections.
In December 2002, of the 43 seats in central Gujarat the BJP snatched 38, leaving only five for the Congress, its lowest-ever tally in the region. But the Congress, which started improving its position from the last parliamentary elections, captured 22 seats this time. The BJP tally was reduced to 18, lower than the 20 seats it captured in 1995 when it won on its own. The Nationalist Congress Party, the Janata Dal (United) and an Independent candidate won the remaining seats...Read...
In December 2002, of the 43 seats in central Gujarat the BJP snatched 38, leaving only five for the Congress, its lowest-ever tally in the region. But the Congress, which started improving its position from the last parliamentary elections, captured 22 seats this time. The BJP tally was reduced to 18, lower than the 20 seats it captured in 1995 when it won on its own. The Nationalist Congress Party, the Janata Dal (United) and an Independent candidate won the remaining seats...Read...