Gujarat elections 2017

Now, Rahul Gandhi visits Vir Meghmaya temple in Gujarat

As he began his three-day Gujarat visit on Saturday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi sparked a war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with his visit to Akshardham and Ambaji temple in the poll-bound state.

Nov 13, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Gujarat, Himachal polls will prove who is 'zabardast neta' and who is 'zabardasti ka': BJP

Exuding confidence that the BJP will sweep the Gujarat Assembly polls, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya today said results will prove who is a "zabardast neta" (superb) and who is a "zabardasti ka" (forced upon) neta.

Nov 12, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi says won't disrespect PM Modi, might spot faults in him

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that while he might spot faults by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he would never disrespect the position held by the latter.

Nov 12, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Here’s what Rahul Gandhi will do in poll-bound Gujarat today

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday kickstarted his three-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat with visits to two temples. The move also sparked a war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Nov 12, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Watch: Rahul Gandhi prays at Akshardham temple in Gujarat

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple.

Nov 12, 2017, 08:03 AM IST

Congress gave Rs 35,000 crore for MGNREGA, PM Modi gave Rs 35,000 crore for Tata Nano project: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul lambasted the Modi government over the Goods and Services Tax claiming that it favours industrialists.

Nov 11, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Congress's first candidate list for Gujarat polls on November 16

With an eye on the Gujarat polls, state Congress is likely to release its final list of candidates for 70 assembly seats by Thursday next week.

Nov 10, 2017, 15:15 PM IST

With eye on Gujarat polls, state BJP meet to begin brainstorming on final candidate list

The party is likely to announce the first list of candidates after the meeting, said sources. 

Nov 10, 2017, 08:10 AM IST

Demonetisation was a disastrous policy thrust on Indians: Manmohan Singh in Gujarat

Criticising the policy, he said that coercive steps like demonetisation are ineffective in promoting less cash economy.

Nov 07, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from strife-torn Darjeeling

The Centre had appealed for withdrawal of forces so that they can be used for election duties in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.

Oct 27, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Arrest warrant against Hardik Patel cancelled

Warrants against Hardik and six others had been issued in connection with a case of vandalising the office of a BJP MLA during the quota stir in 2015.

Oct 26, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: 75% votes will go to BJP, says Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure a massive victory in the upcoming state polls, scheduled to be held in December. 

Oct 25, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

Will let everyone know when I meet Rahul Gandhi, says Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel raised concern over how CCTV footage of the five-star hotel was leaked.

Oct 25, 2017, 15:10 PM IST

4.3 crore Gujaratis to vote on December 9, 14: 10 points

The election to the 182-seat Gujarat assembly will witness 50,128 polling booths being set up across the state

Oct 25, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

Gujarat assembly elections key dates: Nomination date, polling on December 9, December 14, counting of votes on December 19

Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14 and counting will be held on December 18, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

Centre urges SC to allow withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling for Gujarat, Himachal polls

The Central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme court to allow the withdrawal of troops from Darjeeling. The Centre said that troops stationed at Darjeeling need to be mobilised for deployment for Gujarat and Himachal elections that are due in December.

Oct 25, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: Five big announcements by Election Commission

After a lot of speculation, the Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for polling in Gujarat. The battle for the state has been hotting up with BJP and Congress leveling barrage of accusations against each other. The tenure of the current BJP govenment ends on January 22nd, 2018.

Oct 25, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Shankersinh Vaghela's dig at Cong, BJP: Won't take funds from Ambani and Adani

Ahead of Gujarat state elections 2017, former Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela took a dig at leading political parties and their funding. 

Oct 25, 2017, 12:17 PM IST