In a significant show of support, 45 royal families have extended their endorsement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The gathering took place in Rajkot, where 15-16 royal family members were present, while others expressed their support through letters.
Thakor Saheb of Rajkot Mandhata, Sinhji Jadeja, highlighted the strong association between the Rajput community and former rulers with PM Modi, attributing it to the Prime Minister's visionary leadership and commitment to national development.
Jadeja's statement coincides with ongoing protests by Kshatriyas or Rajputs in Gujarat following controversial remarks by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala during an election campaign speech in Rajkot. Despite this, the support from the royal families underscores PM Modi's popularity and influence among various segments of society.
Addressing the gathering, Jadeja emphasized the importance of discussing the nation's interests and India's position in the international arena. He praised PM Modi's leadership, describing him as a global figure and expressing full support from the gathered royal families.
Gujarat, the home state of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holds significant electoral importance, with the BJP dominating the political landscape. With the state set to vote for 25 out of 26 parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the backing from royal families adds further momentum to the BJP's campaign.
In a notable development, BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal secured victory in the Surat constituency after the nomination papers of the Congress candidate were rejected, affirming the BJP's stronghold in the state. (information accuired from article )