Political analysts say that workers associated with the diamond industry in Surat can influence the election results in at least six seats in Gujarat. Their number on these seats is considerable.
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Gujarat assembly elections voting before Bharatiya Janata Party Got a big blow. Diamond Union has decided to boycott BJP in the elections. He claims that the diamond workers of the state will not vote for BJP in this election. The name of the organization boycotting BJP is The Diamond Works Union Gujarat (DWUG). This organization is considered to be the largest organization of diamond workers. DWUG officials say that the BJP never took the issues related to diamond workers seriously.
This organization has sent a letter to more than 20 thousand workers across Gujarat. Along with this, about one lakh workers associated with various social media platforms have been requested to boycott the BJP. In the letter, an appeal has been made to the workers to vote for the same party, which guarantees to solve their problems.
‘Diamond workers will not vote for BJP’
DWUG President Ramesh Jilaria says that we have informed BJP leaders about the problems of diamond workers many times. But, there are three layers of cover. These people’s representatives remained silent. More than 30 lakh diamond artisans of the state have been facing problems for many years. That’s why it has been decided not to vote for BJP this time.
Diamond workers can affect the election results on six seats
Political analysts say that workers associated with the diamond industry in Surat can influence the election results in at least six seats in Gujarat. Their number on these seats is considerable. About seven lakh workers in the state are employed in the units of Surat, which is the biggest center for cutting and polishing of diamonds. The remaining workers are employed in units located in Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Amreli, Junagadh and some other northern districts of the state.
These voters are said to have played a key role in helping Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP win 27 seats out of a total of 120 in the Surat Municipal Corporation elections in 2021 and could impact the party’s prospects in the Gujarat Assembly polls. Can. In Surat, diamond workers can prove to be decisive in the victory or defeat of any candidate in Varachha Road, Katargam, Karanj, Kamrej, and Surat (North) assembly seats. (with language input)
Source: www.tv9hindi.com”