Will GST Impact Gujarat Assembly Elections? Here’s What Surat’s Textile Traders Have To Say

Surat is known for its textile industry and is the home to a trading community that has traditionally supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

However, the Central government's decision of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) this year and demonetisation late last year, has created some disillusionment with the ruling party that may impact the prospects of the saffron party in this election.

NewsClick spoke to traders, their association members and others associated with the industry to know their opinion on how the GST might affect the poll outcome. Take a look...