Gujarat Assembly elections: BJP launches 'I have made Gujarat' campaign after PM Modi coins slogan

The BJP has launched its campaign for assembly polls in the state based on the "I have made this Gujarat" slogan coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gujarat BJP president CR Paatil in Gujarat on Monday released a short film highlighting the development works done by the state government, a day after PM Modi coined the slogan "Aa Gujarat, mai banavyu chhe" (I have made this Gujarat).

As part of the campaign, the BJP will erect nearly 10,000 selfie points depicting development in the state, said a party release.


Senior Congress leader and national spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil has taken strong exception to the new slogan, saying it is an insult to every Gujarati.

"It is an insult to all Gujaratis if someone claims that he has made Gujarat. Neither the BJP nor its leaders have any right to insult the Gujarati people. They (BJP) should refrain from taking credit," PTI quoted Gohil as saying.

Voting for the Gujarat elections will be held in two phases on December 1 and December 5. Counting of votes will be taken up on December 8.

The BJP is seeking a record seventh term in Gujarat where the contest has always been between the saffron party and Congress. However, the entry of Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP in the poll arena this time has added a third dimension.