Gujarat elections 2017

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: EVM, VVPAT machines are safe, says Election Commission

All contesting candidates can depute their representatives to keep a close watch on security arrangement of strong rooms. They will be allowed to stay outside the inner perimeter at a location, which enables them to view the entry points of the strong room, the EC said.

Dec 09, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

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

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: In first phase, 89 seats go to the polls today

Gujarat is all set for Saturday`s first phase of Assembly elections in which 977 candidates will battle it out to get elected from 89 of the 182 constituencies, with the ruling BJP facing a strong Congress challenge.

Dec 09, 2017, 00:15 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

Rahul Gandhi's visits to temples just a pretence: Yogi Adityanath

Dubbing Rahul Gandhi's visits to temples as a mere "pretence", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the Congress vice president to make his party's stand clear on the Ram Janmabhoomi title dispute.

Dec 08, 2017, 16:48 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

Unhappy with party's policies, BJP MP Nana Patole resigns from Lok Sabha

Nana Patole blamed the government's inability to tackle agrarian distress, demonetisation, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) as reasons for his resignation.

Dec 08, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

No one can stop Congress from winning in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

Leading the party campaign in Gujarat, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence that the party will win in the state. 

Dec 08, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

'Gujarat model a deception', Akhilesh advices people against voting for BJP

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the 'Gujarat model', as claimed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), does not exist and is a deception.

Dec 08, 2017, 14:18 PM IST

Priest campaigning for BJP attacked in Gujarat, alleges Congress conspiracy

The priest has been actively campaigning for the BJP in Gujarat.

Dec 08, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi asks his 10th question: What about the promise of helping migrants?

Emphasising on the problems faced by the tribals, Rahul Gandhi said that they are deprived of even the basic facilities like schools and hospitals. 

Dec 08, 2017, 10:30 AM 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