Ahmedabad : Senior Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat leader and National Joint Secretary Rajubhai Solanki visited injured elected Taluka Panchayat member Praveen Makwana at a private hospital in Botad following a serious life-threatening attack. The development has sparked strong political reactions, with the incident being widely discussed within Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat circles and raising concerns about safety of elected representatives.
Rajubhai Solanki strongly condemned the attack and said that Praveen Makwana was targeted because of his electoral victory. He claimed that the attack is linked to the recent Taluka Panchayat and District Panchayat elections. According to him, the growing public support for Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat has created discomfort among rival political forces, leading to an atmosphere of fear and pressure on opposition candidates.
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He alleged that during the local body elections, several opposition candidates were forced to withdraw nominations under pressure, intimidation, and fear tactics involving various influential elements. Despite such conditions, Praveen Makwana contested the election independently and won his Taluka Panchayat seat by 87 votes. The AAP leader stated that this victory became the reason behind the attack, which he described as an attempt to suppress democratic voices within Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat.
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The AAP leader further stated that during his hospital visit, leaders from the Koli community, social organizations, and various political groups expressed strong support for the injured representative. He also made a direct appeal to BJP leaders from the Koli community, including MLAs, MPs, and ministers, urging them to speak out against the alleged injustice and support accountability. He questioned their silence and asked how long they would continue to remain passive while such incidents occur, highlighting the concerns raised by Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat.
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Rajubhai Solanki further alleged that the current political environment in Gujarat is suppressing common citizens and weaker sections of society. He called for unity across political parties, including BJP, Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat, to ensure justice for Praveen Makwana. He said that the attack is not just on one individual but an attempt to create fear among elected representatives and discourage fair political participation.
The incident has intensified political debate in Gujarat, with Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat demanding strict action against the attackers and proper protection for elected representatives. The party has reiterated that such incidents should not be tolerated in a democratic system and justice must be ensured at the earliest.