Big decision: After long controversy, Gujarat government canceled Tapi cross link project, trying to woo tribal voters

Gujarat after a long dispute (Gujarat) The government has decided to cancel the Tapi cross link project. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel (Bhupendrabhai Patel) has given information about this by making an official announcement in Surat. This project was being heavily opposed by the tribal community, in such a situation, CM Bhupendra Patel says that respecting the sentiments of the tribals, the government has decided to cancel this project.

The project, which is considered very important for South Gujarat, was being opposed by the tribal community for the past several days. Two months ago, the Gujarat government had decided to postpone this scheme. Then state Finance Minister Kanu Desai had announced the suspension of the scheme in the Gujarat Assembly. The main reason for opposing this plan on behalf of the tribal community was the fear that due to this scheme their land would be snatched.

First postponed, now canceled plan

After the opposition to this plan, a meeting was held under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of State for Irrigation and Tribal MPs-MLAs of Gujarat and it was decided to postpone the scheme for two months. Now after a long discussion, it has been decided to cancel this plan.

Government’s eye on tribal voters!

Assembly elections are due in Gujarat later this year. In such a situation, the BJP government does not want to take the risk of angering the tribal voters. The state has 14.8% tribal population. This community is also called a game changer in state politics, as 27 of the 182 assembly seats are reserved for tribals. It is said that Congress has great penetration in tribal areas. This community has been loyal to the Congress.