However, the BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi, chose to defy the medieval politics of the Congress and fought the election on the planks of development and good governance. This election was a choice between “New India” and “medieval politics”. Another significant message of this election is that the people clearly understand the “use and throw” politics that the Congress habitually practises. From Dalits and OBCs to minorities, all sections of society have understood that the politics of the Congress is only to divide them for their votes. It is for these reasons that the BJP won Gujarat despite a high-decibel campaign of lies and slander.

Source: Indian Express December 18, 2017 19:00 UTC