It’s an insurgent scion versus an incumbent PM, the grand old party versus the power wielders of today. As Narendra Modi seeks to save face in his home state, defending his party against 22 years of anti-incumbency, Rahul Gandhi has his task cut out as well. Will the crown prince usher in his presidency with a huge hurrah? Or will he begin his journey as Congress chief with another defeat?
The Trimurti
The massive footfall at Hardik Patel’s rally in Surat on 3 December would have given the Congress reason to cheer. In north Gujarat, Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani is contesting as an independent from the reserved constituency of Vadgam. And OBC face Alpesh Thakor is officially within the Congress fold. But optics aside, can these three young turks swing an all-important election?
In exclusive interviews with Patel, Thakor and Mevani, The Quint asks them the tough questions that need asking.
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On Voices of Gujarat, we bring you the views of more than 100 voters from across the length and breadth of the state. Cutting across castes, classes and communities, hear voters of all ages answer the question: “What will determine your vote this election?”
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