I think everyone is missing the point. If you ask many Gujaratis they will tell you why they wanted Modi. We (I'm an NRI son of a Gujarati Farmer) like Modi because: First time in history where the rural Gujaratis get electricity on regular basis. First time in history where farmers are guaranteed electricity for certain hours when they can do their work. First time in history we see people stop stealing electricity from GOVT due to strict enforment from Modi. First time in history our roads are in better shape. First time in history when a major city got flooded in India and a politician (Modi) gave a damn to take matter in his own hand and help clean up. Who cares about the riots, they happened more often during Congress raj anyway. The point is first time in history of independent India Gujrat has a leader who cares more than any other ever did. That is why he won!