The Kedarnath assembly by-election is not just an election for one seat, but has become a turning point in the politics of Uttarakhand. This election is not only a battle of prestige for the bjp and the congress, but also a sign of giving a new shape to the political equations in the state. The bjp has put in all its strength in an attempt to repeat the myth of the victory of women candidates, while the congress is struggling to break it. With the counting of votes on november 23, it will become clear who gets the fruits of three months of preparation and 17 days of intense campaigning.
The bjp put in the strength of the entire state and the Center to win this by-election. chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a flurry of development schemes in the kedarnath area even before the announcement of the elections. Announcements were made from special packages for the affected to the development of infrastructure. prime minister Narendra Modi's emotional connection with kedarnath is the biggest support for the BJP.
Keeping in mind the majority of women voters, the party fielded female candidate Asha Nautiyal. bjp claims that the development work done in the area and the party's strong organizational structure are a guarantee of victory. However, public displeasure over the symbolic foundation stone laying of kedarnath temple in New delhi is a big challenge.
Congress's united campaign
On the other hand, congress, buoyed by the victory in badrinath and mangalore by-elections, put all its strength in this election. The party presented its leader Manoj Rawat as a reliable option among the voters. congress sharpened the campaign by capitalizing on the weaknesses of BJP. Former chief minister Harish Rawat turned to farms to woo women voters, while senior leaders including state president karan Mahara and leader of Opposition Yashpal arya did extensive public relations. congress tried to capitalize on the issues related to kedarnath Dham, disaster management and construction of a symbolic temple in Delhi.
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