Gujarat Assembly elections

Gujarat elections 2017: First phase of polling begins, 977 candidates in fray

The second phase of the high-stakes election - with the BJP making a bid for a fifth term and the Congress attempting an electoral revival - will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 06:08 AM IST

Bhasmasur, mad dog, Gangu Teli: PM Narendra Modi lists all the barbs Congress has thrown at him

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said that his party would not imitate BJP leaders who "abuse" him.

Dec 09, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

'Why do they hate me? Because I am lower-caste Gujarati?': PM Narendra Modi tears into Congress

Modi's focal point of attack has shifted to what the Congress has said about him since Mani Shankar Aiyar's interview on Thursday.

Dec 08, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Modi attacks Congress, says why does Kapil Sibal wants to prolong Ayodhya case

One of the Babri Masjid litigants, Haji Mehboob, on Wednesday said Muslims want early resolution of the decades-old dispute.

Dec 08, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Gujarat polls: Besides rallies, BJP comes up with laser light show for campaigning

With the Gujarat assembly elections dates inching closer, the political parties are leaving no stones unturned to woo the voters.

Dec 08, 2017, 07:56 AM IST

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi to address 4 rallies today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will start campaigning for the second phase of Gujarat Assembly polls. He will address four rallies - two in Ahmedabad, one in Banaskantha and one in Sabarkantha.

Dec 08, 2017, 07:53 AM IST

Gujarat polls phase II: 21% candidates of Congress, 15% of BJP face criminal cases

The Gujarat Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the affidavits of 822 out of 851 candidates.

Dec 07, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Not releasing manifesto is disrespect to people of Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi's dig at BJP

Polling for 89 assembly constituencies in the phase one will be held on December 9. The second phase voting will be held on December 14.

Dec 07, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi giving communal colour to Gujarat campaign: Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Dinesh Sharma

Rahul Gandhi has attacked the BJP on many issues, including the chaotic implementation of the GST in July and the demonetisation.

Dec 07, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Gujarat HC stays EC instruction on appointment of polling agents

Gujarat will go to the polls in two phases -- on December 9 and December 14. 

Dec 07, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

Congress suspends Mani Shankar Aiyar over 'neech' remark against PM Narendra Modi

Aiyar had earlier sought to clarify his remarks, saying his mother tongue is not Hindi and that he may have misspoken.

Dec 07, 2017, 21:12 PM IST

Campaigning for first phase of Gujarat elections 2017 concludes

A total of 89 seats -- out of 182 -- spanning the Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions, are up for grabs in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray, including CM Vijay Rupani.

Dec 07, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: BJP candidate sparks row, says 'need to reduce' Muslim population

BJP contestant Shailesh Sotta said that he came to Dabhoi to "instill fear" and that if sporadic communal clashes were not stopped a "befitting reply" would be given.

Dec 07, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

Congress has mindset of Mughals: Narendra Modi's response to Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'neech' comments

PM Modi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's comment on being a Shiva devotee and said some parties talked more of Baba Bhole (Lord Shiva) than Babasaheb.

Dec 07, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Kheti par Gabbar Singh ki maar: Rahul now questions Modi on farmers’ woes

After questioning PM Narendra Modi on the issues of woman safety, price rise and healthcare, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday has now tweeted a question on farmers’ woes.

Dec 07, 2017, 09:01 AM IST

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: Campaigning for first phase ends today

A total of 89 seats - out of 182 - spanning the Saurashtra and South Gujarat regions, are up for grabs in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Dec 07, 2017, 06:15 AM IST

Game Of Gujarat: Whom will Gujarat choose, BJP or Congress?

Watch this segment of Game Of Gujarat to know what are the views of people of Gujarat on the upcoming assembly elections. Watch to know whom will Gujarat choose, BJP or Congress?

Dec 06, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

Gujarat polls 2017: Congress promises to provide free sanitary pads to girl students

The Congress will provide sanitary napkins to girl students in Gujarat free of cost by abolishing GST if voted to power, All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev announced here on Wednesday.

Dec 06, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi says Congress feels only one family won India's freedom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP's election campaign rallies in Netrang today where he sharply attacked the Congress party.

Dec 06, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi’s question no. 8 for PM Narendra Modi is on healthcare, infant mortality

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday posted his eighth question on Twitter.

Dec 06, 2017, 15:48 PM IST