BJP - Two Senior Councillor left BJP

Finally caste politics is showing colors in Jamnagar, in a major set back to BJP candidate and minister of Jamnagar (South) seat Vasuben Trivedi, former deputy mayor Suresh Alariya has quit the party and jas joined Congress candidate Jitu Lal.

He cited lack of space for common men in BJP.

Alariya, represents Kutchi Bhanushali community, was dissatisfied with functioning of Trivedi which led to his decision to campaign for the Congress candidate without joining the party, Kutchi Bhanushali is a strong community in Jamnagar.

Earlier BJP party Councillor Tulshi Sabhaya had left to join GPP (Keshubhai) and file his nomination against Trivedi. A Leuva Patel, Sabhaya has also won the local polls for four consecutive terms.

Alariya is also a sitting Councillor who has won last 4 polls consecutively.