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In Gujarat, the BJP is facing an unexpected challenge from the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress. The nearly decimated opposition is back in the game after the shift of the formidable young Patidar-OBC-Dalit leaders in Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani to the Congress camp.

Himachal a steal, but, will Gujarat sing a different RaGa?

While the BJP is expected to win Himachal hands down, the story in Gujarat could play out a little differently.

13 Nov 2017 1:58 AM

Shah later interacted with party workers of Junagadh and guided them on electioneering and campaigning for December polls. (Photo: File)

Gujarat: Amit Shah launches signature campaign to mark 'anti-black money day'

Accompanied by Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Shah said he supports PM's commitment for new, corruption-free India.

08 Nov 2017 5:11 PM

The Patel community, which was a staunch supporter of the BJP, is up in arms against the state government over its quota demand. (Photo: File)

Gujarat polls: BJP mulling to give more representation to backward classes

With Congress aggressively seeking favour of the Patels, BJP seeks refuge in OBC vote bank to make up for numbers.

08 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

‘Thanks to the good governance of the BJP governments, Gujarat has reached new heights of development,’ Modi said. (Photo: File)

Save Gujarat from casteism, communalism; vote for BJP, says Modi

Modi urged people to vote for his party to carry forward the ‘journey of development’ that began 22 years back.

08 Nov 2017 8:31 AM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi waves during his road show in Gujarat’s Valsad district. (Photo: PTI)

Patidar quota: BJP questions Congress promise

BJP leader and Union minister Parshottam Rupala on Friday said Mr Rathwa’s remarks put both Hardik Patel and the Congress in the dock.

04 Nov 2017 2:44 AM

Congress leader and MP Sushmita Dev. (Twitter)

BJP trying to use money power, says Congress MP

The BJP has rubbished the allegations and claimed that it was a “drama” staged at the behest of Congress.

28 Oct 2017 6:40 AM

Sops continue to pour in for poll-bound Gujarat

Farmers get GST waiver, Cong taunts BJP on timing.

25 Oct 2017 12:55 AM

Narendra Patel said that even if BJP gives him the entire Reserve Bank (of India) it will not be able to buy him. ( Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP: Hardik Patel aide's claim

Narendra Patel said he was offered Rs 1 crore to join the BJP and have already been given Rs 10 lakh advance.

23 Oct 2017 9:34 AM

Sources said the CBI was in favour of filing the SLP in 2005, but the then UPA government did not give its nod. (Photo: File/Representational)

CBI seeks govt nod to file SLP in Bofors case

The CBI will also look into the “facts and circumstances” mentioned by the private detective.

21 Oct 2017 2:58 AM

Sounding the poll bugle for Gujarat Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wishes Congress to fight for once on the issue of development. (Photo: AP)

PM rakes up GST issue with Cong, says decision 'not taken by PM alone'

Addressing a rally in Gujarat, the PM said, 'Congress is an equal partner in GST decisions. They should not spread lies on GST.'

16 Oct 2017 8:54 PM

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also attacked former home minister P Chidambaram after he joined many eminent citizens in writing a letter to the government against its move to deport Rohingya Muslims. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Visiting temples in Gujarat won't fetch votes: Ravi Shankar Prasad to Rahul

Ravi Shankar also condemned Cong over its criticism of EC's decision to not announce Gujarat poll dates with that of Himachal Pradesh.

13 Oct 2017 8:30 PM

Polling officials check election documents at an EVM distribution centre in Patiala. (Photo: PTI)

For 'free and fair' polls, allow ballot paper in Gujarat elections: AAP to EC

AAP also said that in case use of ballot paper was not possible, the EC should ensure that each polling booth has EVMs with VVPAT.

21 Mar 2017 12:32 PM

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