Amit Chavda Calls AAP ‘BJP-RSS Offspring’ Ahead of Gujarat Civic Polls

Ahmedabad | Gujarat — With just hours left before voting for local body elections across Gujarat, the political atmosphere has turned sharply confrontational after Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, calling it the “offspring of the BJP-RSS” and accusing it of dividing anti-incumbency votes.

Chavda’s remarks have intensified the pre-poll war of words, raising the political temperature across the state. He alleged that AAP was strategically launched in Gujarat to weaken the Congress vote base and indirectly benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

“AAP is BJP’s B-team. Their role in Gujarat is to split the anti-corruption vote,” Chavda said, warning voters to remain alert. He further claimed that candidates from AAP could eventually switch allegiance after winning elections, stating, “In the future, the entire party, including its top leadership, may merge with BJP.”

Political Heat Rises Before Polling Day

The remarks come amid heightened campaign activity and growing political tension ahead of Sunday’s voting. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel appealed to citizens to participate enthusiastically in what he described as the “festival of democracy.”

“I request every citizen of Gujarat to ensure 100 percent voting and strengthen democracy,” Patel said in his appeal.

Meanwhile, an incident during EVM distribution in Karjan briefly raised concerns when an election staffer collapsed. Officials confirmed that a medical team provided immediate treatment and the individual’s condition stabilised quickly.

Poster War in Vadodara

A fresh poster war erupted in Vadodara just a day before voting. Posters urging voters to “choose local candidates, not imported ones” appeared across the Manjalpur area. Authorities swiftly removed the posters, but the message added to the charged political atmosphere.

Political observers say such campaigns reflect the growing intensity of grassroots competition in the civic polls.

Temple Visits and Viral Videos Add to Buzz

As campaigning reached its final hours, BJP candidates visited the Bhadrakali Mata Temple to offer prayers and seek blessings for victory.

At the same time, a viral video of AAP candidates from Ahmedabad sparked fresh controversy, with statements about religious freedoms drawing sharp reactions online and further fuelling political debate.

Internal Discipline and Postal Voting

In another development, four Congress workers in Surat were suspended for six years over alleged anti-party activities, signalling internal discipline ahead of the polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to cast his vote through postal ballot rather than visiting Ahmedabad in person.