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Gujarat govt announces GST waiver for farmers engaged in micro-irrigation
October 24, 2017 19:56 IST
This waiver is expected to provide a Rs 77.64 crore relief (for the current financial year) to farmers engaged in micro-irrigation under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
Gujarat polls: SC to hear Congress leader’s VVPAT plea on November 30
October 24, 2017 10:07 IST
Responding to a plea seeking using of VVPAT machines in Gujarat Assembly polls, the EC had told the Apex Court in August this year that it will be able to do so
Ashok Gehlot says Gujarat Police snooping, hotel admits it gave tapes
October 24, 2017 10:38 IST
Gehlot spoke out after some TV channels aired visuals which purportedly showed Hardik Patel entering a hotel elevator. There was speculation that he had a secret meeting with Rahul Gandhi.
Gujarat on boil, its voice can’t be bought: Rahul Gandhi, at rally with Alpesh ThakorSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 08:02 IST
Rahul Gandhi, who began his speech with slogans of “Jai Mata Ki”, “Jai Sardar” and “Jai Bhim”, admitted Alpesh Thakor into the Congress at the meeting.
Gujarat assembly polls: PM Modi launched projects a mayor should, says Hardik Patel
October 24, 2017 08:05 IST
Without naming Modi, Hardik said, “He came here 15 times in two months. He is on a repeat mode saying, ‘We are getting 150 (seats); we will bring 150 (seats)’...I dare him to announce the elections. In one day, the results will be out.”
Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: BJP offered Rs 1 crore to join them, says Patidar leader Narendra PatelSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 11:19 IST
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: On Sunday evening, Patidar leader Narendra Patel held a press conference in Ahmedabad to announce that he had joined the BJP. Hours later, he accused the BJP of offering him Rs 1 crore as “bribe”.
Gujarat election: Hardik Patel attacks PM Modi, calls for unity among different communities
October 24, 2017 00:04 IST
Emphasizing that communities should unite across castes and religions, Hardik accused the BJP of inciting communal disharmony to win elections.
Gujarat polls: SC agrees to hear Congress’ plea for counting of votes via VVPAT
October 23, 2017 20:23 IST
In August, the EC had told the apex court that it would be able to conduct the Gujarat assembly elections using Electronic Voting Machines with paper trail.
In poll-bound Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi goes full throttle against PM Modi, terms GST as ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’
October 23, 2017 19:15 IST
Rahul Gandhi also asked PM Modi to break his silence on BJP President Amit Shah's son Jay whose business fortunes allegedly increased exponentially after the NDA came to power.
BJP running away from Gujarat polls, EC should declare schedule: Congress
October 23, 2017 17:40 IST
The Congress alleged that the BJP was trying to delay Gujarat assembly polls for its last-minute efforts to woo the people of the state with sops announced by the prime minister.
Three visits in two weeks: PM Modi launches a slew of schemes in poll-bound Gujarat
October 23, 2017 17:14 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited his poll-bound home state Gujarat three times this month announcing a flurry of schemes for Gujarat. The visits have been a show of massive political mobilisation and appeared as a last ditch attempt to woo the voters
Himachal Pradesh weather, Gujarat flood relief work played role in deciding election dates: CEC AK Joti
October 23, 2017 16:28 IST
Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti reiterated that the EC is committed to holding elections in Himachal Pradesh in such a way "the outcome of the result should not affect the voting in Gujarat."
SP will contest Gujarat elections on five seats, support Congress on rest: Akhilesh
October 23, 2017 14:21 IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that his party will support the Congress on the rest of the seats. The SP entered into an alliance with the Congress party just before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections that was held earlier this year.
BJP offered me Rs 1 crore to join party, claims Patidar leader Narendra Patel
October 23, 2017 19:54 IST
Narendra Patel alleged that Varun Patel, who recently joined the BJP, took him to meet State president Jitubhai Vaghani and offered him the "token" cash.
Expect EC to announce Gujarat poll schedule now: Ghulam Nabi AzadSubscriber Only
October 23, 2017 07:00 IST
Azad said it was unfortunate that the Election Commission had failed to announce elections to Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat together.
Gujarat Assembly polls 2017: Congress junks testimonial test, to field outsiders tooSubscriber Only
October 23, 2017 04:53 IST
Sources said that while many local elected representatives of Congress have staked claim, the party is in talks with stronger faces from outside the party fold.
Congress invites Hardik Patel, Jignesh Mevani to meet Rahul Gandhi
October 22, 2017 21:53 IST
Congress's invite to Hardik Patel and Mevani comes a day after its state unit president Bharatsinh Solanki extended open invitation to Patel, Mevani and Thakor to join the party to ensure the ruling BJP's defeat.
DMK criticises Election Commission for not announcing poll schedule for Gujarat
October 22, 2017 18:45 IST
Questioning Chief Minister K Palaniswami's repeated assertions that his government was maintaining cordial relations with the Centre for the state's benefit, DMK leader M K Stalin asked if it had helped Tamil Nadu get an exemption fron the NEET.
Ramdas Athawale says will support BJP in Gujarat elections
October 22, 2017 13:10 IST
"We will ensure the BJP gets the maximum number of seats and also the largest vote share in the coming elections in Gujarat," Athawale said
Gujarat assembly elections 2017: Two key Patidar leaders join BJP, Hardik Patel says ‘people are with me’
October 22, 2017 14:31 IST
The BJP inducted the PAAS leaders on Saturday evening after the Gujarat Congress offered poll tickets to three youth leaders — Hardik Patel of PAAS, OBC leader Alpesh Thakor and Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani.
Gujarat Assembly polls first list: AAP names 11 candidates
October 22, 2017 05:58 IST
"Congress appears to be more scared of AAP than BJP as some of its leaders say that AAP is here to help the BJP," AAP leader Gopal Rai said.
Gujarat assembly elections: Alpesh to join Congress, party offers tickets to Hardik Patel and Dalit activist Jignesh, tooSubscriber Only
October 22, 2017 12:44 IST
BJP spokesperson Harshad Patel mocked the Congress outreach to the three youth leaders: “The leaderless Congress can’t fight on its own, and hence wants the support of others.”
Hardik Patel’s key aides join BJP
October 22, 2017 00:26 IST
The development came hours after state Congress president Bharatsinh Solanki invited Hardik Patel to join hands with the party.
Gujarat elections: Will join Congress in presence of Rahul Gandhi, says OBC leader Alpesh Thakor
October 21, 2017 22:02 IST
Alpesh Thakor, who has emerged as the OBC face in Gujarat, said it was time to throw out the BJP and pointed out unemployment, illicit liquor, education and heath as problem areas
PM Narendra Modi to visit poll-bound Gujarat tomorrow
October 21, 2017 21:28 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Gujarat on Monday, when he addressed the BJP workers at a rally in Gandhinagar.
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