Gujarat elections

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

From 115-year-old woman to newly-weds, Gujaratis celebrate democracy in phase 1 voting

People from all walks of life - and cutting across gender, age, caste and creed barriers - came out to vote in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections 2017.

Dec 09, 2017, 12:45 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

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi urges for record turnout, Rahul Gandhi predicts wave for Congress

Political stalwarts from both BJP and Congress have had their say in countless rallies in the run-up to Gujarat Assembly elections 2017. Now, the voters get set to deliver judgement as voting in first of two phases kicks off.

Dec 09, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

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

BJP leader who called Rahul Gandhi 'kin of Khilji' lands in trouble

Terming it as a clear breach of the law, Congress leader called for stringent action against both the BJP and its leader.

Dec 08, 2017, 22:36 PM 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

Spotted! Rahul Gandhi takes break from poll campaigning, stops for Pav Bhaji - Watch

Rahul was returning after addressing a rally at Gujarat's Anand when he along with several Congress leaders halted at a 'pav bhaji' stall in Tarapur. 

Dec 08, 2017, 18:25 PM IST

After 'neech' remark, 'saddened' Mani Shankar Aiyar says 'ready for punishment from Congress'

The veteran Congress leader added that he is 'saddened' is it has done any damage to the party, ahead of the Gujarat elections. 

Dec 08, 2017, 17:47 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 before Gujarat polls, top Patidar leader Dinesh Bambhaniya quits Hardik Patel's PAAS

Bambhaniya is the fourth leader to quit Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti. 

Dec 08, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

Strategic suspension? Jaitley questions Congress' action against Mani Shankar Aiyar for 'neech' remark

Congress suspended Mani Shankar Aiyar after he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'neech'. Arun Jaitley says 'people should see through this game.'

Dec 08, 2017, 13:40 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