The BJP sent half its candidates to Gujarat, while Congress devised a strategy of unity.

A BJP rebel was also seen at the Chintan meeting held in BL Garden with a faction of Congress. Along with Congress candidates, faces like Manish Kachchawa and Om Sankhla, who revolted against the BJP and entered the fray as independent candidates, were also present. This group is playing an active role in contact with a particular faction of Congress. However, some Congress candidates were also absent at this meeting. These included former president Kriparam Solanki's son and ward