BJP Gains Momentum in Gujarat as Key Congress Leader Defects

A major earthquake has occurred in the politics of Dabhoi taluka of Vadodara district. Prahlad Mangal Patel, a 40-year-old and very loyal associate of former MLA and Congress stalwart Siddharth Patel, has formally taken over the reins of the BJP. Prahlad Patel, who had a strong hold in the Dabhoi taluka panchayat as the only member of the Congress, so his defection is a big blow to the Congress. Bhupendrabhai Patel, another confidant of Siddharth Patel earlier, has also announced to join the BJP. Later, Prahlad Patel has also joined the BJP with his supporters. According to political sources, the growing activity of Vishwesh Patel, son of Siddharth Patel, in the Dabhoi assembly is mainly responsible for this major defection. There is a feeling among the old and senior workers who have been sweating for the party for years that they are not getting due respect under the new leadership. The old workers are saying goodbye to Siddharth Patel, who has been with the Congress for more than 40 years.