Politics

Vadodara: One of the busiest railway stations on the Delhi-Mumbai trunk route, Vadodara Junction is set to undergo a major transformation with Western Railway launching an ambitious yard remodelling and infrastructure modernisation project aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, passenger convenience and safety.The comprehensive project will introduce modern signalling systems, longer platforms, faster train movement within the station yard and seamless connectivity with the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail station, positioning Vadodara as a future-ready transportation hub.

AHMEDABAD: The Aam Aadmi Party’s rollout of over 460 candidates for Gujarat’s local body elections on March 24 has triggered immediate backlash in Vadodara, with resignations and protests from party workers alleging that candidate selection was dictated centrally and ignored grassroots inputs. Gujarat AAP’s grand rollout of 460+ local body candidates has triggered a political paradox: while the party pitches “new politics of common people,” rebellion has erupted on the ground, especially in Vadodara, exposing cracks between central decisions and the local cadre. In a high-stakes political move, the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat unveiled its first list of over 460 candidates for the upcoming local body elections, projecting it as a decisive shift towards grassroots democracy, yet almost instantly colliding with internal dissent that threatens to blunt its momentum. State president Isudan Gadhvi framed the announcement as a political turning point, declaring, “Today a golden sun has risen for the common people in Gujarat. Today Aam Aadmi Party has given tickets to common people from taluka to district, municipality to municipal corporation and with this, a new politics has begun.” The assertion was not just symbolic but strategic, aimed at positioning the party as a disruptor against entrenched dynastic politics. Driving the message further, Gadhvi added, “We had a dream that the politics of father and son is over. Now we have started the politics of common people, and that is our good fortune. More than 460 such candidates have been given tickets who are socially active and are truly common people.” He coupled the optimism with an appeal to voters, urging them to “rise above caste and religion and accept this new politics,” signalling AAP’s attempt to redraw Gujarat’s electoral narrative.

Vadodara: With polling for local self-govt elections scheduled for Sunday, the Vadodara district administration on Saturday completed final preparations, including large-scale distribution of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and election material across the district.Authorities said all logistical, administrative and security arrangements were in place to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling.Polling will be held for the Vadodara district panchayat, seven taluka panchayats — Padra, Karjan, Shinor, Savli, Desar, Vadodara and Waghodia — four municipalities — Dabhoi, Padra, Savli and Waghodia — and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). Counting will be held on April 28. On Saturday, EVMs and polling material were dispatched from  ..

Gujarat Municipal Corporation elections 2026 counting of votes began on April 28 with the BJP emerging as the clear frontrunner in major cities. Early trends show the saffron party leading comfortably in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, while it has already won two seats unopposed in Ahmedabad. The results will decide control over key urban local bodies in the state. Gujarat Municipal Corporation elections 2026 counting of votes began on April 28 with the BJP emerging as the clear frontrunner in major cities. Early trends show the saffron party leading comfortably in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, while it has already won two seats unopposed in Ahmedabad. The results will decide control over key urban local bodies in the state.

In a major development, police in Vadodara have arrested a local BJP worker in connection with the alleged ‘Nal Se Jal’ water supply scam. The case is linked to irregularities in the execution of a government scheme aimed at providing drinking water connections to households. According to investigators, the accused is suspected of being involved in financial misappropriation, false billing, and manipulation of project records related to pipeline installation and water connection works. Preliminary findings indicate that funds were allegedly diverted while incomplete or substandard work was shown as completed on official records. The scam reportedly came to light following complaints and a subsequent audit of project implementation in parts of the district. Based on the findings, police registered a case and initiated an investigation, which led to the arrest. Officials stated that further inquiry is underway to determine the extent of the financial loss, identify other individuals involved, and verify the role of contractors and officials associated with the project. The arrest has intensified scrutiny of public welfare scheme implementation and reinforced the need for transparency and accountability in development works.