Gujarat Election Result 2017

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

BJP stooped to conquer, Congress must not follow it

The Congress was accused of concentrating too much on caste and community but not, it must be stressed, of fanning communalism.

19 Dec 2017 12:58 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Shamlaji Temple in Aravali district of Gujarat. (Photo: PTI/File)

Rahul Gandhi’s temple run a boon for Congress

In all Mr Gandhi campaigned for 22 days from September 25 in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

19 Dec 2017 12:40 AM

The BJP's footprint across the country has become bigger and firmer with each election. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP wraps up 2017 with 6 out of 7 states, can Rahul find an answer in 2018?

Under PM, Amit Shah, BJP has ousted Cong from power in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttarakhand, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur.

18 Dec 2017 9:19 PM

Under Modi and Shah, the BJP has ousted the Congress from power in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttarakhand, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal, Gujarat polls: BJP continues winning trend in Assembly over Congress

With the two states in BJP's kitty, the score now stands at 19 for the BJP and its allies and five for the Congress.

18 Dec 2017 9:18 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by BJP President Amit Shah at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

‘Only vikas will win’, says Modi, hails BJP victory in Guj, Himachal as historic

In Gujarat, BJP won 99 out of 182 seats while the Congress, which gave a tough fight to the saffron party, secured 77 seats.

18 Dec 2017 9:03 PM

In his Twitter handle, Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Gujarat and Himachal for the love and affection they showed towards the party. (Photo: PTI)

Cong accepts people’s verdict, ‘fought anger with dignity’: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi who was also the star campaigner for the Gujarat elections this time accepted the defeat on party’s behalf.

18 Dec 2017 6:02 PM

BJP workers celebrate with the cut-outs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat on Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Election results: Modi thanks voters; 'BJP emerges triumphant,' says Amit Shah

Modi promised that that the party will leave no stone unturned in furthering the development journey of the states.

18 Dec 2017 5:44 PM

The Patidar leader also urged the Congress party to raise the issue of EVM tampering, drawing on the difference in EVM technology in different countries. (Photo: File)

Tampering of EVMs is the reason for BJP’s win in Gujarat: Hardik Patel

Patel said that specially in Surat, Rajkot and Ahmedabad, there are 12-15 seats where BJP won due to EVM-tampering.

18 Dec 2017 5:43 PM

Asked about the Congress giving the party a scare in the morning, when the tallies were almost neck-and-neck, the minister quipped: 'I think Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (Whoever wins is king).' (Photo: ANI)

‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’: Smriti Irani justifies BJP's Gujarat win

Irani said this win is the victory of development, the leadership of Amit Shah and BJP's governance and organisation.

18 Dec 2017 2:26 PM

The former Lok Sabha MP also recalled an October 24 tweet in which he said the Congress will win 125-140 seats and the BJP only 40-47, contrary to opinion polls. (Photo: File)

BJP victory in Gujarat is due to EVMs, not people in state: Sanjay Nirupam

The BJP is set to form government in Gujarat again with latest trends on EC showing the party ahead in 102 seats and Congress in 74 seats.

18 Dec 2017 2:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah with Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Ananth Kumar at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

'Perform, reform, transform,' chants Modi after BJP scrapes through Gujarat, sweeps Himachal

BJP retained for sixth term but by reduced margin. 'Fought anger with dignity,' says Rahul Gandhi after defeat.

18 Dec 2017 7:25 AM

The much-awaited outcome of the closely-fought battle in Gujarat between the BJP and the Congress will be declared on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat election result: Modi wave helps BJP win; Cong puts up strong show

During poll campaigns, PM shifted his focus from development to accusing Cong of conspiring with Pak to make Ahmed Patel the CM of Gujarat.

18 Dec 2017 7:22 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: AP)

Election Commission drops showcause notice on Rahul Gandhi

The poll body also decided to set up a panel to suggest amendments to a provision in the election law barring campaigning 48 hours ahead of polling.

18 Dec 2017 2:18 AM

Securitymen arrive at a counting centre in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Verdict Day: All eyes on Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh today

These are first Assembly polls in both the states with 100% VVPAT or paper trail coverage.

18 Dec 2017 12:32 AM

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