Aam Aadmi Party's Public Rally in Ahmedabad Gets Cancelled at Last Minute
The Aam Aadmi Party faced an unexpected setback in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The party had planned a major public rally featuring its national convener, Arvind Kejriwal. However, the event in the Nikol area was abruptly called off. This cancellation occurred just before the scheduled gathering.
Venue Owner Withdraws Permission for the Rally
The rally was supposed to take place at the Uday Green party plot on Nikol-Naroda Road. AAP had rented this venue and applied for the necessary police permissions. But the owner of the party plot submitted an application to the police. In this application, he clearly stated that he did not want the public meeting to be held at his property.
Manoj Sorathiya, the AAP state general secretary, made a strong allegation about this development. He claimed that the ruling party exerted pressure on the venue owner. According to Sorathiya, this pressure forced the owner to withdraw his permission for the rally. The party plot owner's decision left AAP scrambling to find an alternative location at the last minute.
Kejriwal Addresses Party Workers at a Farm in Sanand
Arvind Kejriwal did not let this cancellation dampen his spirits. He quickly shifted his plans and addressed party workers at a different venue. This new location was the farm of a party office-bearer in Lodriyal village, near Sanand. The gathering took place on Sunday afternoon, allowing Kejriwal to connect with his supporters despite the earlier disruption.
During his speech at the farm, Kejriwal delivered a bold political message. He declared that the Aam Aadmi Party aims to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party from power in Gujarat. He specifically targeted the state assembly election scheduled for 2027. Kejriwal expressed confidence in AAP's growing influence and its potential to challenge the ruling party in the upcoming polls.
Looking Ahead: Kejriwal's Next Rally in Vadodara
The Aam Aadmi Party is not slowing down its campaign efforts in Gujarat. Party office-bearers confirmed that Arvind Kejriwal will address another public rally very soon. This next event is set to take place in Vadodara on Monday. The party hopes to draw large crowds and continue building momentum across the state.
This incident in Ahmedabad highlights the intense political competition in Gujarat. It also raises questions about the challenges opposition parties face when organizing public events. The cancellation of the Nikol rally demonstrates how venue issues can impact political campaigning at a critical time.
