In a shocking turn of events ahead of the local body elections in Gujarat, Isudan Gadhvi, the State President of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The controversy erupted after Ajaybhai, an AAP candidate from Una, was reportedly injured in a firing incident. Gadhvi has termed the attack a "bloody game" played by the ruling party to suppress the opposition.The Attack: Firing in Una During Local Poll CampaignThe incident occurred late Wednesday night in Una, where Ajaybhai is contesting the local swaraj elections. According to AAP leaders, the candidate was targeted by unidentified assailants who opened fire, leaving him with injuries. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.Isudan Gadhvi shared images of the injured candidate from the hospital bed, stating, "Law and order in Gujarat has completely collapsed." He praised Ajaybhai’s bravery, noting that despite multiple attempts by the BJP to secure an "unopposed" victory in the municipality, the candidate refused to back down."Failed to Register FIR": AAP Leaders Target PoliceThe situation escalated when AAP Delhi MLA Gopal Rai and other senior leaders claimed that the local police were hesitant to register an FIR regarding the shooting. Rai took to social media to question whether there is "democracy or Goondaraj" in Gujarat. AAP leaders allege that the police's inaction is a sign of administrative pressure to protect the perpetrators.The party has accused the BJP of resorting to violence after their initial political strategies to intimidate candidates failed to work.High-Stakes Local Body ElectionsThe firing incident comes at a critical time as the Gujarat Local Body Polls are scheduled for April 26, 2026.Polling Date: April 26Counting of Votes: April 28 In response to the attack, AAP has intensified its campaign, with senior leaders like Gopal Italia and Manoj Sorathiya holding 'Vijay Vishwas Sabhas' in Surat and Surendranagar to mobilize public support against "the politics of fear."BJP Denies AllegationsWhile the BJP has yet to issue a formal rebuttal to every specific claim made by Gadhvi, local party representatives have dismissed the allegations as "election stunts" designed to gain sympathy votes. The police have maintained that an investigation is underway and have urged the public not to succumb to rumors until the forensic reports are finalized.
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