​The bench further ordered that at least two police officials would accompany him in plainclothes at all times and Engineer Rashid shall not bear the cost of their travel. 

​His transition from serving tea and managing files for party leaders to becoming an elected Corporator has become a symbol of grassroots political mobility in North Gujarat. 

​Apekshaben Naineshbhai Soni, an independent Hindu woman candidate, has secured a resounding victory from Ward Number 7, a constituency where 100% of the voters belong to the Muslim community.