The BJP did not do well in rural areas in the 2019 Assembly polls following which it had to take JJP’s support to form government. It is looking to make amends this time around.
Modi, hence, led the show for the BJP with 42 public rallies and four big road shows between November 2 and November 27. Shah did an aggressive campaign in the four states as well, notching up 62 rallies and road shows this month
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot conveyed confidence on Monday that the Congress party would secure a clear majority in the assembly elections held last week. The results of the elections are scheduled to be counted on December 3. Gehlot accused BJP leaders of employing provocative language during their campaign and attempting to play the religion card, but asserted that such tactics were rejected by the people.