Gujarat elections 2017

Banned notes worth Rs 50 crore seized in Gujarat on poll day

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered nearly Rs 50 crore in the banned currency of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination in Gujarat on election day, the Union Finance Ministry said on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Congress supporters turn to 'Amul girl' in Gujarat because every vote is 'Amulya'

The witty litle Amul girl -- known for her almost-daily one-liners -- has morphed into a pro-Congress figure as part of a social media campaign for the Gujarat election, asking people to use their "Amulya" (invaluable) vote to oust the BJP from a state it has ruled for over two decades.

Dec 10, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

2002 riots allegations levelled on PM Modi for votes: Amit Shah targets Congress

Amit Shah alleged that Congress had laid the foundation of Gujarat election on casteism.

Dec 10, 2017, 15:34 PM IST

PM Modi claims Pakistan interfering in Gujarat polls, seeks explanation from Congress

The PM raised questions over an alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army.

Dec 10, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Modi hits back, asks why Mani Shankar Aiyar held secret talks with Pakistan envoy

“I am not just the Prime Minister, I am your Narendra,” the PM said.  

Dec 10, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi greeted with chants of 'Modi Modi' in Gujarat

Last week too, Rahul Gandhi was trolled with chants of 'Modi Modi' when he met traders in Gujarat.

Dec 10, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Gujarat polls: 68% turnout in first phase, EC calls EVM tampering via bluetooth report 'baseless'

The BJP and Congress are once again in poll-fray as two-phase Gujarat Assembly elections kick-off on Saturday.

Dec 09, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi mocks Congress's Patidar reservation deal, cites broken Muslim quota promises

The BJP has persistently targeted the promises reportedly made by the Congress to PAAS.

Dec 09, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

EVMs connected to Bluetooth, WiFi in Gujarat polls? Here is Election Commission's explanation

Congress had said they detected EVMs at three polling booths at Memanwada which were connected to external devices through Bluetooth.

Dec 09, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges Gujarat youth to vote

PM Narendra Modi has urged Gujarat youth to vote in assembly elections 2017. Watch this video for more information.

Dec 09, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Bhavnagar West gets off to a good start in phase 1

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Bhavnagar East gets a head start in phase 1

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Gujarat election 2017: Arun Jaitley tears into 'myths' of Congress's poll plank in latest social media post

Jaitley dismissed the Congress campaign as disconnected from the ground realities.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Talaja sees brisk polling in early hours

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Gariadhar witnesses slow start in phase 1 polling

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Mahuva sees high voter turnout in early hours

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Gujarat Elections 2017: Palitana witnesses brisk polling in early hours

The second phase will be held on December 14.

Dec 09, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

After 10 questions to PM Modi on Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi's 11th: Why didn't you answer any?

Rahul Gandhi had asked Narendra Modi a series of questions ranging from farmer issues to women safety in the past 10 days.

Dec 09, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

Reports of faulty EVMs rock Gujarat, Election Commission says machines replaced

Reports of faulty Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are emerging from some parts of Gujarat in the first phase of polling in the state.

Dec 09, 2017, 11:14 AM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: Voting on for first phase, 10 facts you must know

Voting in the first phase is being held in 89 seats of Saurashtra and South Gujarat regions.

Dec 09, 2017, 09:57 AM IST