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GUJARAT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 28
Revive Mahatma Gandhi’s school in Rajkot as poll promise: Sam Pitroda to CongressSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 16:30 IST
The Gujarat government had justified its action on the basis that the number of students studying in the school was small faring poorly in board examinations.
Rahul begins campaign in Gandhinagar, offers prayer at Akshardham
November 11, 2017 14:17 IST
The BJP criticised the move, saying Gandhi was visiting Hindu temples just ahead of elections to get votes.
PIL filed in Gujarat HC against Election Commission, GST Council chief over tax cut announcements ahead of pollsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 11:59 IST
The petitioner, Sandeep Sharma, a cable operator, claimed the timing of the GST Council meeting ahead of the Gujarat elections was 'politically motivated'
Gujarat elections 2017 live updates: When Congress comes to power, we will bring a ‘sound GST’, says Rahul Gandhi
November 11, 2017 20:59 IST
Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 live updates: Congress V-P Rahul Gandhi reaches Gandhinagar to kick start Navsarjan Yatra in north Gujarat
In Surat, another BJP leader faces Patidar anger
November 11, 2017 02:25 IST
BJP leaders are facing a tough time campaigning in the Patidar-dominated areas of the city.
Have proof of ‘bribery deal’ talks with Amit Shah, claims Hardik Patel aideSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 01:35 IST
Narendra Patel said he will make the evidence of 'bribery deal' talks with Amit Shah public and produce it in court after candidates file their nomination papers ahead of the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017.
Sena targets 50-75 seats in GujaratSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 05:31 IST
In Goa, of the three seats it contested, Sena lost its deposit in all three drawing only 792 votes (0.09 per cent). In Bihar, it contested 73 seats and lost deposit in all, drawing around 2.1 lakh votes, which was 0.55 per cent of total votes polled.
Bardoli farmer leaders in house detention during Amit Shah visit
November 10, 2017 02:27 IST
The farmers' outfit had earlier contacted Surat BJP leaders and told them that they wanted to bring the issues of farmers and income tax notices served on sugarcane co-operative mills in front of Amit Shah
Amit Shah skips another press meet, this time in Vadodara
November 10, 2017 02:24 IST
The media interaction was significant as the GST council is set to announce revisions on Friday, with an eye on the Gujarat polls, where traders have been resenting its implementation.
Gujarat Assembly elections: Sam Pitroda to visit five cities, seek inputs from people for Congress manifesto
November 10, 2017 02:21 IST
Sam Pitroda started his visit from Vadodara on Thursday, which will be followed by Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Surat in the next four days.
As Irani campaigns, residents complain of civic issues — bad roads, waterloggingSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 02:14 IST
Not interested in getting pictures clicked with the actor-turned politician, 61-year-old Ashutosh Bhatt said, “I told her that we are not interested in selfies and would like to share our problems with her, the purpose for which she was here."
Gujarat Assembly elections: In Surat’s Patidar stronghold, going gets tough for BJP
November 10, 2017 02:09 IST
On Thursday, the former municipal corporators of Surat, Babu Jirawala and Arvind Goyani, had to face angry Patidar during a door-to-door campaign in Sarthana.
Gujarat assembly polls: Shiv Sena to contest 50-75 seats
November 10, 2017 01:45 IST
Gujarat Assembly polls 2017: “We will fight on the issue of Hindutva. Development is another issue that we will carry forward,” Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha MP Anil Desai said.
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: ASHA workers to mobilise voters in every district against BJPSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 07:01 IST
About 400 ASHA workers held a Snehmilan (meeting) in Kapurai village in Vadodara district on Thursday, during which they took a pledge to campaign against “the anti-women, oppressive, Hilter-shahi and tyrannical state government”.
Gujarat Assembly polls: Congress-PAAS quota meeting ends in a deadlock
November 10, 2017 01:12 IST
Gujarat polls 2017: Dinesh Bhambhaniya told reporters that the talks were “satisfactory’’ and the Congress leadership was “serious” about providing reservation to the community if it came to power in the state.
Ahmedabad collector launches ‘vote anthem’ urging youngsters to voteSubscriber Only
November 9, 2017 22:07 IST
“You are the youth and you have a responsibility to make sure that everyone around you also votes. All the first time voters do remember that it is not a holiday. It is a day to vote. All you first time voters are brand ambassadors for democracy. So make sure you all vote,” said Avantika.
Gujarat Assembly polls: Over 13,000 register so far to cast vote by e-ballot,
November 9, 2017 05:56 IST
Electors, working outside the state, can download the blank post-ballot sent to them electronically, mark their preferences and send the filled ballot back to their respective returning officers by speed post.
ASHA workers protest — Congress’ hope, BJP’s despairSubscriber Only
November 9, 2017 05:50 IST
There are about 42,000 ASHA workers across Gujarat, who act as educators and promote community welfare, thereby playing a crucial role in implementing government policies
Manmohan Singh lying about Narendra Modi, says CM Vijay Rupani
November 9, 2017 03:19 IST
Manmohan Singh had rejected Modi’s allegations that the Congress governments at the Centre had created repeated hurdles in the completion of the Narmada dam, and said, “Modiji never ever met me on Narmada Dam issue.”
On demonetisation anniversary, Rahul Gandhi targets govt in trade hub SuratSubscriber Only
November 9, 2017 05:31 IST
Praising Surat as the “central piece” of the 21st century manufacturing system with the potential to challenge (China) in the country, he said “first demonetisation and then GST dealt a blow to this”.
Jitu Vaghani firefights Rajput anger in his constituency over gauchar land rowSubscriber Only
November 8, 2017 06:50 IST
The community has also formed a committee led by community leader Kanbha Gohil to formulate its plans and also to hold possible talks with the Gujarat BJP.
Ulama Council demands BJP, Congress to earmark 18 seats for Muslims
November 8, 2017 06:05 IST
Its national president Aamir Rashadi Madni said either the Congress or the BJP should meet this demand.
Bullet train an exercise in vanity: Manmohan SinghSubscriber Only
November 8, 2017 05:43 IST
Addressing members of the business community here, Singh said: “The bullet train project will not benefit either the 6.5 crore Gujaratis or the nation. The Rs 88,000 crore soft loan may seem like easy money, but it still needs to be repaid to the Japanese.”
Will come to know how many seats we will win after this campaign: Anandiben Patel
November 8, 2017 05:39 IST
She explained that upon compilation of the data gathered through meeting with families, the page pramukhs will help to analyse the number of seats the party is expected to win.
Gujarat Assembly elections: Congress leader Kashmira Nathwani joins BJPSubscriber Only
November 8, 2017 05:35 IST
Nathwani, who belongs to the Lohana community, accepted a BJP sash from Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during Shakti Kendra meeting of the BJP at Hemu Gadhvi Hall here, formally joining the ruling party.
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