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In a fiery address to party workers in Ahmedabad, Rahul Gandhi declared that the Congress is determined to overthrow the BJP in the upcoming Gujarat assembly election in 2027, just as they did in Ayodhya. Gandhi emphasized the need to teach the BJP a lesson and lead the Congress to victory with renewed vigor, acknowledging the party’s shortcomings in the 2022 election where their tally decreased to 17 seats. The Gujarat assembly, with 182 seats, has been dominated by the BJP for the past seven consecutive elections, during which Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister. Gandhi’s visit to Gujarat, his first after the Lok Sabha elections that revitalized Congress’s presence, marked the beginning of a focused campaign against the ruling party. The state political landscape saw tensions rise when clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers outside the Gujarat Congress office following a dispute over Gandhi’s remarks on Hinduism. Despite Modi’s counterattacks, Gandhi remained steadfast in his criticism, highlighting the BJP’s failure in Ayodhya. In a symbolic taunt towards Modi, Gandhi questioned the PM’s leadership qualities and divine mission claims, emphasizing the BJP’s disconnect from the people.
