New Delhi: Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said the political wind in Gujarat is
blowing in favour of Bharaitya Janata party (BJP) but asked party men not to be
complacent.
"The atmosphere in Gujarat is very much in favour of our party but there should be
no room for complacency. The party men should step up the election campaign and
ensure votes for the party from all sections of society," Advani told the BJP
Parliamentary Party meeting.
Chairing the meeting in the absence of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee who is
busy with the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Deputy Prime Minister
said, "Efforts by the Opposition to wean away voters from BJP would not be
successful but this should not make us complacent."
Party spokesman V K Malhotra said Advani asked members to be present in both Houses
of Parliament and actively participate in discussions and ensure that the business
is transacted smoothly.
Advani said members could give their suggestions on the Kelkar Committee on Tax
Reforms to the party's committee headed by BJP general secretary Rajnath Singh.
The members suggested that the government should give tax relief to poor and middle
classes, according to Malhotra.
Members sought waiver of interest on loans taken by farmers for another year in view
of drought, Malhotra said.
PTI
