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BJP’s Gujarat Victory Signals Strong Voter Backing for Modi, Says Amit Shah
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM
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BJP secured a decisive win in Gujarat’s state elections, and party chief Amit Shah said the result reflects robust support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi among voters.
The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged victorious in the recent Gujarat assembly polls, winning a clear majority and extending its long‑standing hold over the state. The result was announced after counting concluded, confirming the party’s dominance in the 182‑seat legislature.
Party president Amit Shah addressed the media shortly after the declaration, stating that the outcome is a clear endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Shah emphasized that voters have rewarded the development agenda and governance model promoted by the Modi government.
Analysts note that the win bolsters the BJP’s momentum ahead of the upcoming national elections, providing the party with a strong narrative of continued public confidence. The victory also reinforces Modi’s standing within the party and across the country.
Opposition parties have called for a closer look at the voting patterns, but the BJP’s triumph in Gujarat remains a focal point for the ruling coalition as it prepares its campaign strategy for the next general poll.
Party president Amit Shah addressed the media shortly after the declaration, stating that the outcome is a clear endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Shah emphasized that voters have rewarded the development agenda and governance model promoted by the Modi government.
Analysts note that the win bolsters the BJP’s momentum ahead of the upcoming national elections, providing the party with a strong narrative of continued public confidence. The victory also reinforces Modi’s standing within the party and across the country.
Opposition parties have called for a closer look at the voting patterns, but the BJP’s triumph in Gujarat remains a focal point for the ruling coalition as it prepares its campaign strategy for the next general poll.