A Vibrant Gujarat

Advani in his latest post talks about a how Gujarat has become vibrant

"... in the current year of economic slowdown, the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors’ Summit 2009, which concluded in Ahmedabad on January 13, attracted promised investments of over Rs. 12 lakh crore."

What accounts for Gujarat's and consequently Modi's success?

"The answer is simple: he (Modi) exemplifies the BJP’s commitment to Good Governance, Development and Security.

Gujarat has not only registered the fastest economic growth in the country, but also registered impressive successes in social development. The problem of drinking water, severe and perennial in many parts of the state, has been largely solved. The widely applauded Jyotirgram scheme has succeeded in providing 24×7 electricity supply to all the villages and hamlets in the state. School dropout rate, including in tribal areas, has drastically come down. Gujarat is a leader in slum improvement and urban renewal."

Advani seems to be positioning Modi to be BJP's next leader. Makes me quite uncomfortable.