Simontini Bhattacharjee

The political activities in Gujarat are routine, mostly. It doesn’t have thrills and turns like UP, Bihar, West Bengal or Tamilnadu. It’s so because since 2001 @narendramodi is ruling the show. His position in Gujarat politics has remained unchanged and unchallenged till today. However few new leaders have risen on the side of the opposition. The rise of @Gopal_Italia Is noteworthy. But, not many attractive leaders are able to create their own space in Gujarat BJP. Recently, @AnarJPatel, daughter of Anandiben Patel, UP governor and former CM of Gujarat has been nominated as chairman of the highly powerful and cash-rich Leuva Patel organisation that runs Khodal Dham temple complex near Rajkot in Saurashtra. Her entry in public life, in presence of thousands of her community people, has created a stir. Since a decade there has been buzz that she would enter electoral politics but somehow she remained low profile. Anar has replaced Naresh Patel, businessman and strong voice of the Patel community. The BJP leaders have frequently alleged that Naresh bhai has been ‘helping’ Congress in certain patel-dominated seats. Anar spoke with confidence after becoming chairman of Khodal Dham. Many observers think she will eventually fight election of Gujarat assembly in December 2027. If she enters politics she will have smooth sailing with the Patel power and support of @anandibenpatel and above all she will have blessings of @narendramodi.