Gujarat Assembly Polls

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration of the 10th edition of India’s mega defence exhibition “DefExpo 2018” at Tiruvidandhai, on the outskirts of Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Unnao, Kathua signs of the arrogance of power

The PM reportedly had to take a helicopter ride in order to duck demonstrators.

14 Apr 2018 1:02 AM

Patidar leader Hardik Patel said, 'It was a mistake. Had I met him (Rahul Gandhi), the BJP would have won 79 and not 99 seats.' (Photo: File)

Not meeting Rahul Gandhi before Guj polls was mistake: Hardik Patel

The 24-year-old Patidar quota agitation spearhead said the opposition party would have got an absolute majority had he met Rahul Gandhi.

11 Mar 2018 1:17 PM

“I tell you who did not vote for us. It was those butchers who were angry against us for introducing a tough anti-cow slaughter law. It was bootleggers who were angry because the BJP government has introduced a tough prohibition law,” Jadeja told the assembly. (Photo: Facebook)

Butchers and bootleggers voted against BJP: Guj min in assembly

In keenly-fought elections held in Dec 2017, BJP managed to retain power for 6th straight term though its tally fell from 115 to 99 seats.

23 Feb 2018 4:15 PM

BJP sweeps Gujarat civic polls, wins 47 out of 75 seats, Cong bags 16

The civic elections were closely watched after the weak show put up by the BJP in the Assembly elections in December 2017.

19 Feb 2018 5:49 PM

Hinting at Congress workers who did not contribute in the election campaign and worked against the party Rahul said that action will be taken against them. (Photo: PTI)

Will bag 135 seats in 2022 Guj polls: Rahul praises party members

Rahul Gandhi concluded his address congratulating the BJP for winning polls and said Cong is set to play opposition in the next 5 years.

23 Dec 2017 9:21 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo:PTI)

PM Narendra Modi faces credibility crisis: Rahul Gandhi

If Cong can’t differentiate in victory and defeat, then God help them: BJP

20 Dec 2017 1:54 AM

Rahul Gandhi says, 'There is a big question on Modiji’s credibility. He has a credibility problem.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Gujarat election result raises questions on Modi’s credibility: Rahul

'Gujarat has given message to BJP and Modiji that the anger within you will not work, love will defeat you,' says Rahul.

19 Dec 2017 2:11 PM

Supreme Court refuses Cong’s plea for counting of VVPAT slips

The bench told the petitioner that a fresh petition seeking reforms in the polling process could be filed independently.

16 Dec 2017 1:32 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Touching new low: Guj race leaves bitter taste

It is a sad moment for Indian democracy that the Prime Minister will henceforth be pulled down by the weight of old questions.

15 Dec 2017 2:37 AM

Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi being greeted by village women during an election campaign in Dahod, Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

Election Commission notice to Rahul Gandhi for Gujarat interview

Counting of votes for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections is scheduled for December 18.

14 Dec 2017 1:29 AM

The Congress leader's posts were part of his 'a question a day' series on social media launched before the Gujarat Assembly elections. (Photo: AP)

Neither land, nor employment, only insecurity for Dalits in Gujarat: Rahul attacks PM

Rahul further asked who will take responsibility for the Una incident where young Dalit men were flogged for skinning a dead cow.

12 Dec 2017 6:29 PM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Shamlaji Temple in Aravali district of Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

New Congress era begins as Rahul Gandhi crowned president

The announcement of Gandhi’s election to the post was made by the Congress’ central election authority chairman Mullapally Ramachandran.

12 Dec 2017 1:50 AM

Mani Shankar Aiyar embarrasses Congress again

Swords come out in BJP over leader’s jibe against Modi.

08 Dec 2017 3:23 AM

The Prime Minister will connect with the party workers on their mobile phones through the "audio bridge" technology and directly interact with the divisional heads of the party's SC and ST units in the state. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Gujarat polls: Modi to conclude campaign by addressing SC, ST members of BJP

The 182-member Gujarat Assembly will go to the polls in two phases – on December 9 and 14 – and votes will be counted on December 18.

07 Dec 2017 10:38 AM

A new party would be formed with Congress post Gujarat poll, known as Bhartiya Tribal party, whose symbol will be an auto rickshaw. (Photo: PTI)

Sharad Yadav to form a new party with Congress after Gujarat election

The announcement marks the formal separation between Yadav and Kumar,who had joined hands to oust Lalu Prasad-led RJD govt in Bihar in 2013.

27 Nov 2017 6:17 PM

Further intensifying his attack on the Opposition Congress, Modi said the grand old party did not allow Narmada water to come to Kutch region and has always wanted Gujarat to lag behind. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Difference in response to Uri, 26/11 terror attacks tells about Cong: Modi bats for BJP

The Prime Minister also accused the Congress of celebrating the recent release of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind, terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

27 Nov 2017 12:59 PM

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (Photo: PTI | File)

RSS chief: Only temple, no other structure at Ayodhya

The apex court is scheduled to start the final hearing of the Ayodhya dispute from December 5.

25 Nov 2017 2:03 AM

The functionaries indicated that the dates of the Winter Session would be formally announced after two ordinances placed before the Cabinet on Wednesday were promulgated. (Photo: PTI/File)

Winter Session likely from Dec 15; won't overlap with polls, says Jaitley

Finance Ministry Arun Jaitley said the Winter Session schedule would be such that it did not overlap with the assembly elections.

22 Nov 2017 8:07 PM

CPI(M) general-secretary Sitaram Yechury also criticised the Narendra Modi-led government for delaying the winter session of the parliament and said these were the 'signs' that it was not willing to face the House. (Photo: PTI)

Moody's upgrade: Nothing to celebrate, India lags behind in global indices, says Yechury

Yechury alleged that Modi-led govt is trying to evade 'uneasy questions' that it might face over corruption charges ahead of Gujarat poll.

18 Nov 2017 10:30 AM

The BJP's parliamentary board, led by Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah met on Wednesday at the BJP's national headquarters in Delhi to discuss probable candidates for Gujarat Assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

Guj polls: BJP lists 70 nominees; CM to contest from Rajkot West

The names were finalised by BJP's Central Election Committee, which met on Wednesday.

17 Nov 2017 2:13 PM

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