2024-05-12 04:17:15
Sultanpur: Maneka Gandhi, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and daughter-in-law of the Gandhi family, is currently an MP from Sultanpur. BJP has again made him its candidate. She is not only holding street meetings in the campaign, she is also going door to door and meeting people personally. She says that direct communication with people ensures victory. Regarding her son Varun Gandhi, Maneka Gandhi said that he is tall. There is no concern about their future. He talked openly on various issues. Here are some excerpts from the conversation:Question: How is Varun Gandhi helping you in this election?
Answer: Varun wants to come in this election, but right now I don’t want to trouble him because of the weather. As of now, the promotion is going well. We will see if needed.
Question: How worried are you about Varun Gandhi’s political future?
Answer: Not at all worried about his political future. Varun is tall. He also has intelligence and patience. He also loves the country. Whatever you do, you will do well.
Question: How many seats do you see the Bharatiya Janata Party winning in this election?
Answer: The party has set a target of crossing 400. It would be good if we can reach the goal. How much fun it would be if I were an astrologer. No! (laughing)
Question: Rae Bareli and Amethi are considered the strongholds of the Gandhi family, but Congress is limited to only one seat, how do you see it?
Answer: He is contesting elections from one seat. Who am I to say anything about Amethi? I am limited to myself.
Question: The opposition is repeatedly alleging that you have no issues. Is BJP trying to polarize?
Answer: He is contesting elections in Sultanpur by talking about development. There is no such thing as polarization.
Question: What are you thinking about developing industry here?
Answer: There is no benefit in making this area an industrial base. We have seen this done in Amethi. Have failed there. Instead, small industries are being developed in Jaisinghpur. However, I am also thinking of developing an Agricultural Science Center in its place. We can earn crores of rupees by promoting henna and bamboo work. People will also get good employment.
Question: How are you looking at this election after 2019?
Answer: When I came here to contest elections, no one knew me. Times were very difficult. Two rival groups were fighting together. This time people know me well. I have been constantly here among the people. Now law and order and other bad things are under control in Sultanpur. It is as calm as Pilibhit.
Question: By what margin is there a possibility of winning this time as compared to 2019?
Answer: I do not believe in this thing. Victory is victory. If the weather is fine then people come out more. If it is bad then less.
Question: What to say about the decrease in election percentage in the first and second phases?
Answer: Generally the voting percentage in every election remains between 60 to 70 percent. This election is no different. In some places it has been 48-50 percent voting, this has generally happened in cities; Because people don’t want to come out here.
Question: How much publicity has been done so far?
Answer: In 35 days, I have visited more than 500 villages and communicated directly with the people. We are contesting elections on the issue of development and good governance.
Question: How is the strategy to work in Sultanpur, how much work has been done?
Answer: A lot of work has been done here. The remaining ones will be completed this time. I had made a list of 60 tasks. Gave them to the authorities. Some of those tasks increase or decrease. We contact different departments and then work on it. These include works ranging from road widening to construction of new roads.