Here's what it'll take BJP to win Gujarat without Modi as CM

State continues to grow but handling of Patidar and Dalit agitations could have negative impact

It is said Gujarat made economic strides under the stewardship of Narendra Modi between 2001 and 2014. The data, however, suggest Modi’s absence after his elevation as the Indian prime minister in May 2014 has not made much difference to economic growth in the state.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) saw a record increase last year, at $3,367 million, almost double the $1,531 mn in 2014-15.  In 2015-16, the state got $2,244 mn. Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew 9.2% in 2015-16, against 7.8% in 2014-15.

Similarly, manufacturing grew 12% in 2015-16 as compared to eight% in 2014-15. The