Gujarat Polls 2017

Gujarat elections 2017: Despite rural collapse, urban whitewash put BJP back in power

BJP's strike rate in urban districts was 97.14 percent, and only 27.68 percent in the rural seats

Dec 19, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

BJP wins Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh elections; Congress sees ray of hope in result

Both parties had positive takeaways from the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Dec 19, 2017, 00:36 AM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: BJP's vote share rise hides future threat from Congress

BJP's overall vote share margin of victory has reduced. But the small drop has meant a disproportionate loss in the seat tally.

Dec 18, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

Fought anger with dignity, says Rahul Gandhi as Congress claims 'we are a force in Gujarat'

He also praised Congress workers for fighting the election with 'decency and courage'.

Dec 18, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

BJP sure to win in 2019, you prepare for 2024: Yogi Adityanath's dig at Congress after Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh election victories

Adityanath said the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh results show support for the Centre's policies.

Dec 18, 2017, 16:17 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: GST, demonetisation fail to fulfil Congress's hopes again

In yet another election, anger over demonetisation and GST failed to give the Congress the traction it hoped for.

Dec 18, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

Gujarat elections 2017: BJP wins trade centres, as GST, demonetisation turn damp squibs for Congress

Southern and Central Gujarat, home to a majority of the Gujarat's business clout voted favourably for the BJP.

Dec 18, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Gujarat assembly elections 2017: Repolling begins at six booths

Fresh voting will be held at two booths each in Viramgam and Savli constituencies and one each in Vadgam and Daskroi constituencies.

Dec 17, 2017, 07:23 AM IST

Results will be exceptional: Hardik Patel

Siding with the Congress, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel on Thursday said the outcome of the Gujarat Assembly elections will be exceptional.

Dec 15, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi will need more time to 'upgrade' himself: Chhattisgarh min after exit poll results

Counting of votes for both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will take place on December 18.

Dec 14, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

After exit poll thrill, Ananth Kumar bats for simultaneous assembly, Lok Sabha elections

Counting of votes for both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections will take place on December 18.

Dec 14, 2017, 21:24 PM IST

Gujarat rejects racist, casteist politics; votes for development: Vijay Rupani

Counting of votes will be held on December 18.

Dec 14, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Congress 'sore losers', BJP to return for another term in Gujarat: Amit Malviya

The campaigning had seen intense exchange of words between the two old rival parties.

Dec 14, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

Gujarat Assembly elections, second phase: As it happened

A host of VVIPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and BJP chief Amit Shah cast their vote.

Dec 14, 2017, 06:26 AM IST

Modi's seaplane ride can lead to disqualification of BJP candidates: Congress leader

"Such rides are not exempted under the Representation of the People Act and has to be included as travel expense of a 'star campaigner'," Naik said.

Dec 12, 2017, 22:07 PM IST

Undercurrent against BJP in Gujarat; results will be 'zabardast': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul also disapproved of PM Modi's insinuation that his predecessor Manmohan Singh and other leaders of his party connived with Pakistan to influence the Gujarat Assembly elections, saying it was unacceptable.

Dec 12, 2017, 19:35 PM IST