AAP-Isudan-Gadhvi Rajkotupdates.news: A Rising Star in Gujarat Politics

Isudan Gadhvi, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Gujarat president and chief ministerial candidate, has emerged as a rising star in the state’s politics. He has led the party to a remarkable performance in the recent assembly elections, winning 18 seats and becoming the main opposition to the ruling BJP. In this blog post, we will explore the background, achievements, challenges, and future prospects of Isudan Gadhvi, the AAP’s Gujarat leader.

Who is Isudan Gadhvi?

Isudan Gadhvi is a 40-year-old former journalist and TV anchor, who joined the AAP in June 2021. He hails from a farmer’s family in Dwarka district’s Pipaliya village and belongs to the other backward castes, which account for 48 per cent of the state’s population. He began his journalism career in a popular Doordarshan show called ‘Yojana’. He went on to work at ETV Gujarati as an on-field journalist in Porbandar from 2007 to 2011. He found fame after he exposed a ₹ 150 crore scam of illegal deforestation in Dang and Kaparada talukas of Gujarat on his news show, forcing the Gujarat government to take action. He joined VTV Gujarati in 2015 as the youngest channel head in Gujarati media. His show ‘Mahamanthan’ was popular in rural Gujarat, particularly among farmers.

How did he join the AAP?

Isudan Gadhvi joined the AAP Party in June 2021, facilitated by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had gone to Ahmedabad to inaugurate AAP’s state headquarters. The Delhi Chief Minister called Mr Gadhvi’s joining the AAP a “huge sacrifice of a promising career to clean the mess that the ruling party, together with the Congress, had created in Gujarat.” He also praised Mr Gadhvi’s courage and honesty, and said that he would be the voice of the common people of Gujarat.

What are his achievements as the AAP’s Gujarat leader?

Isudan Gadhvi was appointed as the AAP’s Gujarat president in August 2021, replacing Gopal Italia who was appointed the party’s national joint secretary and co-incharge of Maharashtra. He was also declared as the party’s chief ministerial candidate for the Gujarat assembly elections in November 2021. He led the party’s campaign with the slogan of ‘Gujarat Ma Aavshe Kejriwal’, meaning ‘Kejriwal will come to Gujarat’. He focused on the issues of farmers, youth, women, education, health, and corruption. He also highlighted the AAP’s achievements in Delhi, such as free electricity, water, education, and health care. He also challenged the BJP and the Congress to declare their chief ministerial candidates and debate with him on the issues of development and governance.

Isudan Gadhvi contested from the Morbi seat, where he faced the BJP’s Kanti Amrutiya, a four-time MLA and former minister, and the Congress’ Jayantilal Patel, a former MLA and district president. He lost the seat by 19,000 votes, but managed to secure 34 per cent of the votes, which was higher than the Congress’ 25 per cent. However, he led the AAP to a remarkable performance in the state, winning 18 seats and becoming the main opposition to the BJP, which won 112 seats. The Congress, which was the main opposition in the previous assembly, was reduced to zero seats. The AAP also won the Surat Municipal Corporation, where it bagged 27 out of 120 seats, and became the main opposition to the BJP, which won 93 seats. The Congress again failed to open its account.

What are the challenges he faces as the AAP’s Gujarat leader?

Isudan Gadhvi faces several challenges as the AAP’s Gujarat leader, both from within and outside the party. Some of the challenges are:

• Maintaining the party’s unity and discipline: The AAP’s Gujarat unit has witnessed some internal conflicts and controversies, such as the resignation of Gopal Italia, the party’s former state president, who accused the party of being undemocratic and corrupt. He also alleged that Isudan Gadhvi was a puppet of Arvind Kejriwal and had no say in the party’s affairs. Mr Gadhvi also faced some dissent from some of the party’s MLAs and candidates, who accused him of being autocratic and neglecting their constituencies and demands. Mr Gadhvi has to ensure that the party’s rank and file remains united and loyal, and that the party’s image and credibility are not tarnished by such incidents.
• Expanding the party’s base and support: The AAP’s Gujarat unit has to expand its base and support beyond the urban and semi-urban areas, where it has performed well in the elections. It has to reach out to the rural and tribal areas, where it has a limited presence and appeal. It also has to attract more voters from the dominant castes and communities, such as the Patidars, the Kshatriyas, and the Thakors, who have traditionally supported the BJP or the Congress. It also has to counter the BJP’s Hindutva and nationalism narrative, which has a strong hold on the state’s electorate.
• Strengthening the party’s organization and leadership: The AAP’s Gujarat unit has to strengthen its organization and leadership at the grassroots level, where it lacks the resources and manpower to compete with the BJP and the Congress. It has to build a strong network of workers, volunteers, and supporters, who can mobilize the voters and campaign for the party. It also has to groom and empower more leaders, who can represent the party’s vision and values, and challenge the BJP and the Congress on various issues and platforms.

What are his future prospects as the AAP’s Gujarat leader?

Isudan Gadhvi has a bright future as the AAP’s Gujarat leader, as he has emerged as a credible and popular alternative to the BJP and the Congress in the state. He has the potential to lead the party to greater heights in the upcoming local body elections, and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He also has the opportunity to play a key role in the national politics, as the AAP is aiming to expand its footprint across the country, and challenge the BJP and the Congress on various fronts. He also has the support and guidance of Arvind Kejriwal, who has praised him as a “brave and honest” leader, and a “role model” for the youth of the country.

Conclusion

Isudan Gadhvi is a former journalist and TV anchor, who joined the AAP in June 2021. He was appointed as the party’s Gujarat president and chief ministerial candidate in August 2021. He led the party to a remarkable performance in the recent assembly elections, winning 18 seats and becoming the main opposition to the ruling BJP. He also won the Surat Municipal Corporation, where he became the main opposition to the BJP. He faces several challenges as the AAP’s Gujarat leader, such as maintaining the party’s unity and discipline, expanding the party’s base and support, and strengthening the party’s organization and leadership. He also has a bright future as the AAP’s Gujarat leader, as he has emerged as a credible and popular alternative to the BJP and the Congress in the state. He also has the potential to lead the party to greater heights in the upcoming elections, and play a key role in the national politics.