Gujarat Assembly polls 2017

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

Day ahead of voting in Gujarat, BJP releases manifesto

Congress on December 4 released its manifesto for the state assembly elections in Gujarat and said its main focus is providing relief and support to farmers in the state.

Dec 08, 2017, 15:20 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

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

Why no Bharat Ratna for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar? Narendra Modi asks Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar to hit out at the Congress while campaigning for the upcoming Gujarat elections 2017. He questioned the Congress for not conferring Bharat Ratna to Dr Ambedkar.

Dec 06, 2017, 12:35 PM IST

Live - One family has done greatest injustice to Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Patel: Narendra Modi in Gujarat

Cyclone Ockhi is gradually weakening into a depression and may not hit the Gujarat coast near Surat as predicted earlier, the Meteorological Centre said on Tuesday night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was set to address an election rally in Gujarat's Surat on Wednesday has been postponed in view of cyclone Ochki. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's three public rallies scheduled for Tuesday have also been postponed.

Dec 06, 2017, 12:15 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi to addresses four rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again visiting his home state Gujarat on Sunday, three days after he addressed four campaign meetings for the BJP in the poll-bound state.

Dec 04, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Highlights of Narendra Modi's speeches: From invoking 'rashtrabhakti' to accusing Congress of dividing society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "rashtrabhakti" motivated him and his government to help people of various faiths.

Dec 03, 2017, 22:57 PM IST