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Gujarat polling done, Congress leaders brainstorm, BJP leaders relax
December 16, 2017 04:35 IST
While several BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, used the day to relax after gruelling campaigning in the run-up to the polls, Congress’s state unit president Bharatsinh Solanki presided the meeting at the state party office
Gujarat elections: SC rejects plea to cross-check VVPAT trail
December 16, 2017 04:34 IST
Justice Chandrachud said that election rules already empowered a candidate to ask the returning officer to count the paper slips.
SC rejects Congress’s plea to count VVPAT slips
December 16, 2017 04:19 IST
Cong will file a ‘fresh comprehensive’ petition, says it will create awareness about free and fair polls
Gujarat records 68.41 per cent voting, 3% dip from 2012 polls
December 15, 2017 19:47 IST
The EC data released Friday said tribal-dominated Narmada district witnessed the highest voter turnout of 79.15 per cent, while Devbhumi-Dwarka of Saurashtra region recorded the lowest at 59.39 per cent.
EVM tampering issue should be a matter of discussion, not of ridicule: Hardik Patel
December 15, 2017 18:17 IST
Pointing out that EVM machines in Himachal Pradesh were locked away for a month, Hardik argued that the EC should resort to ballot papers, claiming that it would take the same time as that of EVM machines.
SC rejects Congress’ plea seeking 20% vote count via VVPAT in Gujarat
December 15, 2017 21:31 IST
The apex court also wondered how it can discredit the decision of EC unless there is something to substantiate apprehensions of the petitioner.
When will the Gujarat election results be announced?
December 15, 2017 18:47 IST
The state went to polls in two phases this month, on December 9 and 14. The tenure of the 182-member House is set to expire in January 2018.
BJP most discussed party during Gujarat, Himachal elections on Facebook
December 15, 2017 22:05 IST
While Rahul Gandhi managed to create some ripples in the political arena of the state, he failed to leave any mark on Facebook as Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani was among the favourite of the netizens.
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: Patidar anger simmers in Unjha, BJP banks on OBC votes to make up for the deficitSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 06:44 IST
One of the Patidar youths killed in the police action, Kanu, was from Kamali village in Unjha, which too has a majority Patidar population. Many villagers in Kamali openly talk about defeating the BJP in Unjha.
Mother of Patidar youth killed during quota stir among few in colony to vote for CongSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 06:48 IST
The Congress has fielded senior lawyer Babubhai Mangukia from Thakkarbapanagar who had represented Prabhaben and other Patidars in the High Court in their legal battle for “justice”.
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: Kalyanagar Demolition Some displaced voters lucky, others notSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 06:05 IST
On Thursday, Vadodara Congress vice president Shailesh Amin alleged that the EC had ignored their representation. “The names of the evacuated people appeared in the latest voters’ list of their old areas.”
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: Ink mark on EVMs, BJP stops polling in VadgamSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 06:49 IST
The machines were re-installed after being cleaned, “but the BJP stopped us and did not allow us to go ahead,” said Sadhu. Returning Officer D K Hadiyol said, “We will get to know about the repoll by tomorrow.”
Exit polls predict BJP’s win in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat
December 15, 2017 19:38 IST
Landslide win in Himachal, BJP set to begin sixth term in Gujarat holding on to current strength, predict exit polls
Gujarat assembly elections: Congress slams CEC as BJP’s puppet, BJP says this is a loser talking
December 15, 2017 09:15 IST
Gujarat assembly elections: The main opposition alleged CEC AK Joti was behaving like the Principal Secretary of PM Narendra Modi and accused the poll panel of acting like a 'captive puppet' of the BJP.
Behind Congress’ roadshow complaint, PM Modi’s 100m walk, show of inked fingerSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 05:12 IST
The road to Nishan Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, which housed the polling station, was barricaded and people stood on both sides of the street, cheering Prime Minister Modi.
Gujarat elections: BJP will win 150 seats, says senior leader Kailash Vijaywargiya
December 14, 2017 22:23 IST
"It is a matter of happiness that he (Rahul Gandhi) has started visiting temples. In the entire Gujarat elections, he did not wear a round (skull) cap during canvassing. It is a matter of happiness for the country".
Exit polls show ‘son of Gujarat’ will triumph over Rahul Gandhi, Hardik Patel
December 15, 2017 01:22 IST
"Don't trust the exit polls. We have seen exit polls in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Punjab. All of them proved to be wrong," says Congress
PM Narendra Modi facing crisis of credibility, says Rahul Gandhi
December 14, 2017 20:47 IST
"Today three years after he came to power, PM Modi is facing a crisis of credibility. People listen to his speeches, but no longer believe in what he says. The reason for this is his actions and the performance of his government in the last three years," he said.
Communal rhetoric targeting Muslims in Gujarat campaign: CPI(M)
December 14, 2017 20:09 IST
"The Gujarat election campaign has witnessed the lowest levels of vituperative communal rhetoric and scare-mongering targeting Muslims. The main culprit for this base campaign is Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself," he wrote.
BJP slams Congress for calling Election Commission its ‘puppet’
December 14, 2017 19:26 IST
BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao took a sharp jibe on the Congress, saying it was its "dynastic arrogance" as it attacked the EC. The party should find better excuses for its "impending defeat", he said and deprecated "verbal abuse" by the Congress.
Gujarat elections: Polling suspended in Vadgam constituency due to ink mark in Jignesh Mevani’s symbol on EVMSubscriber Only
December 14, 2017 19:13 IST
Gujarat polls: The presiding officer said that there were at least 100 people waiting in queue to vote.
Gujarat elections 2017 Exit Polls Live Updates: Five surveys predict BJP landslide, Congress to increase tally
December 14, 2017 20:53 IST
Gujarat Exit Polls 2017: The election in Gujarat can be called a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose party has been ruling the state for last 22 years, and a litmus test for Rahul Gandhi who was recently elevated as the Congress president.
Exit polls predicts BJP’s big win in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh; Rahul Gandhi fails again
December 14, 2017 22:06 IST
Exit polls 2017: The BJP looks headed for facile victories in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, according to a string of exit polls conducted by various media organisations.
Gujarat elections: Congress slams EC for ‘inaction’ over Modi’s roadshow; BJP hits back
December 14, 2017 22:20 IST
"Never has the Constitution, the law and Code of Conduct been trampled in this fashion by the Prime Minister and the ruling party in complete knowledge and with tactic complicity of the Election Commission."
Gujarat polls: Caste-based violence ruins voting in Visnagar constituency
December 14, 2017 16:16 IST
Gujarat polls: The situation was soon brought to control after Visnagar Taluka police officials rushed to the spot and resorted to lathicharge.
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