Chapter 280 A Great Victory
Elections in India are held in different regions and do not start simultaneously.
Voting has started in 182 constituencies in Gujarat since March.
For swing districts, the competition is most intense the night before voting because vote buying is inevitable.
There are many ways to bribe voters, including directly giving money or holding fake weddings to treat villagers to fine food and wine, which are common practices.
In order to get the votes of single men, some of the more aggressive opposition parties would directly book girls from a red-light district and send them to their homes one by one to serve them.
Surprisingly, sending guns to someone's doorstep is also a form of vote-buying.
Parties like the BJP, which honestly solve problems for voters, are like a clear stream in the mudslide.
Lesser gifts include giving villagers cattle, fertilizers, seeds and other gifts, the specific operations of which depend on the different constituencies.
Each political party knows very well what each constituency needs, and they distribute benefits carefully, fearing that the other side will catch them.
Vote buying not only occurs in swing districts, but other inherent spheres of influence must also be taken into account.
Every election season is a time of great harvest for voters.
They can accept gifts from various parties, and the final decision on who to vote for is still in their hands.
But one thing is certain, the party that does not give gifts during the election will definitely lose, because all its competitors will do so.
According to the regulations of the Election Commission of India, there is no limit on how much political parties can spend as long as they report the details of their expenses truthfully.
However, the Election Commission has strict limits on candidates' spending, for example, a district assembly candidate cannot spend more than 1.2 million rupees.
In fact, no one cares about this number. They use black money and don’t keep accounts of how much they spend.
As the voting date approaches, the race for vote-buying in swing districts is becoming increasingly fierce.
Mo Di personally led the team and set up an ambush on the road, mainly intercepting those suspicious transport trucks.
In election competition, obtaining evidence of vote-buying by the other party is also a way to defeat the enemy.
The immortal got the intelligence in advance and led the police to catch every one of them.
In just one week, they seized hundreds of thousands of barrels of alcohol and thousands of kilograms of dark chocolate.
Yes, that's right. Many politicians use substances like marijuana and opium as bribery gifts to win over swing voters.
This was outrageous. Ron was stunned when he heard the news.
He thought he had seen too many creative ideas, but he still couldn't fit into the secular world of India because he was not perverted enough.
Damn, politicians are giving opioids to voters!
Punishment, real punishment! As expected of the largest democracy, it's too free.
"So you know, the ways those people bribe voters are beyond your imagination." Mo Di shrugged.
"Our laws are not very binding." Ron nodded.
"That's the problem. We should punish those people severely."
Mo Daxian would not be polite to those KMT members. He immediately contacted reporters to expose the matter.
The opposing candidate not only lost the constituency, but was also forced to resign from the party, which was a complete setback.
"It should be no problem if we can take over the last few swing zones." Ron was waiting for the final result.
"An unprecedented victory!" Daxian was very excited.
On March 14, the election results were announced. The BJP won 121 of Gujarat's 182 legislative seats.
The Congress Party, which has ruled Gujarat for decades, is now handing over power to its arch-rival.
Everyone knows that the political landscape of the West Indian Economic State is about to undergo a dramatic change, with too many positions vacant and too much fat waiting to be divided.
The key to victory in this election was the “pilgrimage” strategy formulated by the Great Immortal.
The so-called pilgrimage is similar to the "chariot tour" in 1990, both of which aim to enhance the party's reputation through large-scale propaganda tours.
The motorcade procession during Adeniwa’s last speech in Jep was a pilgrimage and it was very effective.
By winning over key figures such as the powerful and wealthy in rural areas, Modly built a power network covering the entire state, greatly weakening the grassroots rule of the Congress Party.
He has made great contributions this time and will probably be entrusted with important tasks soon.
However, the current priority is the swearing-in of the Chief Minister, and there are deep divisions within the BJP on this issue.
According to the convention of the winning party, the party leader will automatically become the chief minister.
However, Adniwa declined the nomination for Chief Minister due to his advanced age. Finally, the BJP appointed Patel as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
He is one of Adeniwa's close confidants and a party member that Modi supports more.
However, not everyone is convinced by the appointment. Waghela, who is also a senior member of the BJP, is very dissatisfied with this.
He also has a group of supporters within the party, and his influence is not small. Those people believe that Waghela is qualified to sit on the throne of Chief Minister.
Especially since Waghela and Modi don't get along, and Daxian supports his rival Patel.
In short, although the BJP seems to have won a landslide victory, the internal struggle is still undercurrent.
Ron was not yet aware of the entanglement of their interests. He only knew that he had successfully established a foothold in Gujarat.
The day after his victory, he attended Patel's swearing-in ceremony and took part in the celebrations.
"Mr. Sur, thank you very much for your generous help." The pot-bellied Patel came over to express his gratitude.
"This is a victory for democracy." Ron smiled.
"That's right, a victory for democracy." Everyone laughed.
“By the way, how’s your factory doing?” Patel asked.
"We will start production soon. We are just waiting for your election news."
The Sur park in Gujarat has not yet started construction, and the idle warehouses in Jamnagar have been converted into factories for the time being.
"Don't worry, I'll approve the land right away and give you additional tax benefits."
"It's a pleasure working with you!" Ron clinked glasses with him.
Well, they drank milk tea and ate snacks.
Gujarat prohibits alcohol in principle. Private possession of less than one liter of alcohol is allowed, but more than that is illegal.
The BJP firmly enforces this regulation, so during the celebration, everyone can only drink tea and eat snacks.
However, this did not prevent Ron from getting to know the BJP's political leaders, including the party leader, chief minister, daimai, and Dhirubhai Shah.
He is the BJP's penman, skilled in writing speeches, lyrics and music. He also has a business in Mumbai, mainly in the media sector, and is one of the BJP's moneybags.
Ron had a great conversation with these big guys, and he also put in a lot of effort this time.
The land in Jamnagar is a full 500 acres, enough to build a city within a city, and now the BJP is giving it to him for free.
Look, the financial sponsor who helps in times of need has a different status.
"When are you going to hold the signing ceremony for the Sur Park?" Adeniwa, with a flushed face, still remembered this important event.
"The sooner the better. We have to deliver on our promises to voters."
"Very good!" A group of BJP cadres nodded with satisfaction.
With the power of a landslide victory, the BJP's reputation will rise to a new level if it immediately implements economic development in the state.
By the next election, the Sur Park area will be their political achievement, and their party base will be even stronger.
Of course, Ron himself also wanted to complete the park as soon as possible. The products of Sur Electric Appliances were in short supply, and he couldn't wait to start work tomorrow.
As for secretly hoarding the land after taking it, he would never do that, nor would he bother to do that.
He is not a cucumber and does not care about the small gains from the appreciation of land value.
Once the industry reaches a certain scale, the profits will grow bigger and bigger, making more money than real estate.
Moreover, the land in India is not valuable. Except for Mumbai and New Delhi, there is no investment value in other places.
As per the agreement with the BJP, the Sur Park in Gujarat is a five-year mega project.
In the first two years, priority will be given to building a cluster of television sets, with part of the products supplied domestically and part exported to the Persian Gulf countries.
This is a high-net-worth product, and both Ron himself and the BJP attach great importance to it.
Other small appliances will follow suit, and when the time is right, washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners may also be included.
In short, once the 500-acre industrial park is completed, there will be more than 50,000 jobs, not to mention 30,000.
Ron is looking forward to the day when Soul Electric becomes a giant, and Mo Di might even have to pay him a visit by then.
Haha, it’s just fantasy, don’t take it seriously.
"Great Immortal." Ron put his arm around Mo Di's shoulders, being very intimate.
"What?" He didn't hear clearly.
"Well, Narendra, you're going to do something big this time." Ron didn't even call him by his last name anymore.
"This is a victory for the party." Modi clasped his hands together and appeared very low-key.
"I heard from Mr. Adniwa that you are going to be transferred to New Delhi as the national secretary of the BJP?"
"It's not confirmed yet, so it can't be confirmed." Although Mo Di said this, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The position of national secretary of the BJP is a crucial one. For Mody, the biggest benefit is the access to BJP leaders in every state.
What does this mean? It means that he will greatly enhance his reputation within the party, which will be the foundation for him to step into a higher position in the future.
"Mr. Soul, Mr. Modi, you are all here, congratulations."
Just as Ron and Daxian were arm in arm, a round face came over.
With a bulbous nose and a mustache, isn't this the richest man in the future?
The BJP won an unprecedented landslide victory, and the first to fall were of course the unscrupulous businessmen.
Some of the people at the celebration party were uninvited businessmen.
It's just that most people can only move around with a smile on their faces, and very few people can become guests of honor like Ron.
Adani is a speculator and certainly will not miss any social opportunity.
He was a little more confident than others because he bet on both sides during the election, giving money to both the BJP and the Congress.
"It's Mr. Adani." Ron clinked glasses with him with a smile.
"Mundra Port is under construction and urgently needs cement support from Mr. Sur." Big Nose said earnestly.
"No problem. The construction team is already on standby and will start work tomorrow. Cement will be available soon."
"That's great. Mr. Sur's efficiency is well-known in India." Adani was very enthusiastic.
He always had a smile on his face, and his eyes would occasionally glance at Mo Di.
Obviously, he also knew that the immortal would soon be given an important position, so he came early to make friends with him.
A party leader like Adeniwa is naturally not short of flatterers. On the other hand, Modi, though not yet a core member, has great potential and is more worthy of investment.
The immortal responded politely to his kindness.
After all, Adani is a famous businessman in Gujarat, and he owns the first private wharf, so he has to be given face.
However, with Ron as the first one to deliver the carbon, it would be difficult for others to catch the Immortal's eye.
He can still distinguish between helping someone in need and adding icing on the cake.
They are both wealthy businessmen, so why doesn't he choose the one who is loyal and righteous?
"Mr. Sur, if you have time, you might as well visit Mundra again. We have a lot in common," Adani invited.
"Sure, I'll go." Ron nodded politely.
After the greetings, Adani went to socialize with other people with a smile.
"Are you going back to Mumbai?" asked Modi.
"Sign the agreement and leave."
"Because of the antitrust issue?"
"Yes, some people think Soul TVs are too cheap." Ron shrugged.
To be honest, this was something he had not expected.
In this damn place called India, there is actually the concept of anti-monopoly.
"Those are vampires. They can't bear to see the poor living a good life." At this time, the immortal still felt a little jealous of evil.
"They're all trivial matters, not worth mentioning." Ron chuckled.
(End of this chapter)
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