But in another village, Maliwad’s Congress opponent, Hira Patel, had it easy as he ripped apart Modi’s claims of development. A retired professor, Patel’s campaign began on a slow note, as Surpalsinh Solanki, who was denied a Congress ticket, rebelled and joined hands with the BSP. However, the Congress managed to placate Solanki, who later withdrew his candidature.
Back in Dhamod, after a hasty request to vote for the kamal (BJP symbol), Maliwad and his three-car convoy moved on the next village, Salakpur, a few km from Dhamod. Maliwad is late again. Will the crowd bother to wait for him?
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