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Kejriwal Urges Gujarat Voters: Development Depends on Your Vote in Local Body Polls

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Gujarat voters to turn out in large numbers for municipal elections. He emphasized that development and local problem-solving depend on their vote. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also cast their votes. Counting for the local body polls, covering 15 municipal corporations and many other bodies, will take place on April 28.

Key Points: Kejriwal Urges Gujarat Voters: "Development Depends on Your Vote"

  • Kejriwal urges high voter turnout in Gujarat local body polls
  • Polling for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats
  • Amit Shah and Bhupendra Patel cast their votes
  • Counting of votes scheduled for April 28
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Gujarat local body polls: "Development of your area depends on your vote." Kejriwal urges voters to turn out in large numbers

AAP's Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Gujarat voters for high turnout in municipal elections. Amit Shah, Bhupendra Patel also cast votes. Counting on April 28.

"The development of your area, the solution to your problems.. everything depends on your vote. - Arvind Kejriwal"

New Delhi, April 26

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged voters in Gujarat to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing municipal elections, saying that development and resolution of local issues depend on their participation in the democratic process.

Sharing a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, "I appeal to all voters of Gujarat to definitely exercise their right to vote in the municipal elections. The development of your area, the solution to your problems.. everything depends on your vote."

The AAP leader's appeal comes as polling is underway for municipal bodies for 15 municipal corporations, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Over 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats have also gone to the polls. The counting of votes will be held on April 28.

Furthermore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also cast his vote for the Gujarat local body polls, along with his family, at a polling booth in Gandhinagar.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel voted at a polling booth in Ahmedabad during the ongoing local body elections and urged citizens to participate actively.

Addressing the media after casting the vote, Patel emphasised the importance of voting as both a right and a duty. "Today is the day for local body elections and voting in Gujarat. Everyone should celebrate this sacred festival of democracy. This is a precious opportunity to fulfil both right and duty together," he said.

Appealing to voters, the Chief Minister added, "I urge everyone to vote and make every candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party victorious."

He also acknowledged concerns over voter turnout due to weather and other factors. "It is hot, and it's also a holiday. Because of both, there might be a lower turnout. But I think people will start coming to vote now," Patel said.

Reiterating his appeal, he said, "Since it's Sunday and a holiday, I again urge everyone that even if there is heat, wedding season or anything else, we must definitely cast our sacred vote."

Earlier on Saturday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel appealed to all citizens to vote 100 per cent in the elections of local self-government institutions.

- ANI

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Priya S
CM Patel urging everyone to vote despite the heat and wedding season is sensible. But let's not pretend—voter turnout always drops in local body polls because people don't feel connected to the issues at the ward level. Need better awareness campaigns.
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Vikram M
Amit Shah voting in Gandhinagar makes headlines, but the real test is whether common people in Surat and Vadodara go out in this blazing heat. I hope the Election Commission installs more shades or water points at booths—basic civic sense, yaar.
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Ananya R
Kejriwal's appeal is fine, but AAP should also focus on local issues like water supply and garbage disposal in Ahmedabad instead of just posting on X. Paper promises don't fill potholes. Hope voters choose wisely.
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Rohit P
"Sacred festival of democracy" sounds nice, but when the temperature is 40°C, wedding events are on, and many have to travel far to booths, turnout drops. The government should make voting easier—maybe online or mobile booths? Just a thought.
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Siddharth J
Gujarat local body polls are crucial, but I'm skeptical about whether things will change much. Same parties, same rhetoric. I voted though—at least it's a symbolic stand. Kudos to those who braved the sun today.
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Meera

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