AHMEDABAD: Bopal-Ghuma which voted in its first ever municipality elections, chose the BJP to change its fortunes in terms of civic amenities and infrastructure. The saffron party swept the posh municipality which is home to the rich and educated, winning 35 of 36 seats. Bopal-Ghuma area has rubbed shoulders with posh areas of Ahmedabad but never got its due in terms of develoopment and infrastructure. The people in Bopal-Ghuma opted for change and chose BJP to change its fortunes.

Locals say the roadshow by CM Anandiben Patel, one day before campaigning ended, prompted people to vote for the BJP. There was also large scale mobilization reported in Ghuma after Patidars were reported to have voted against the BJP in large numbers.

“Anandiben Patel promised that crores would be granted for the development of the three new municipalities including Bopal-Ghuma. Since AMC is ruled by the BJP, we voted for the party for better synergy,“ said Rekha Patel, a resident of Bopal.

Locals say that the proper development carried out in South Bopal which has become a new plush address in the city also raised hopes for the BJP. The biggest gain came when it was declared a municipality this time.

Locals say that the prim and proper development carried out by Bopal in South Bopal that has become the plush new address in the area also raised hopes in BJP.