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GUJARAT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 8
In Gujarat, a recurring question, where have the jobs gone?
December 12, 2017 13:45 IST
A recurrent highlight is the Gujarati youth's curiosity about the world of white-collar jobs and their sense of astonishment over the perks and privileges that come with it.
People of Gujarat have taught Manmohan how to speak and Rahul to visit temples: Yogi Adityanath
December 12, 2017 14:03 IST
"Gujarat ki janta ne do kaam iss chunaav mein achhe se kara diye. Dr Manmohan Singh ji ka mooh khulwa diya, aur doosra Rahul Gandhi ko mandir jaana sikha diya," said Adityanath.
Gujarat elections: EC orders repolling in six booths on December 14Subscriber Only
December 12, 2017 12:21 IST
These polling booths are part of four of the 89 first phase assembly constituencies where votes have already been cast.
Rahul Gandhi’s 14th poser for PM Modi: What have you done for Dalits in Gujarat?
December 12, 2017 12:25 IST
Rahul targeted the prime minister over the state of Dalits in 22 years of BJP rule in Gujarat.
Gujarat polls: With PM Modi as passenger, first seaplane from Sabarmati river takes off
December 12, 2017 14:07 IST
Quest Kodiac plane, a small aircraft, can transport between nine to 15 people. It requires a runway length of just 300 metres for take off and landing, and is equipped with floats that allow it to land on waterways.
Gujarat elections 2017 Highlights: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi thank people as campaigning ends, polling on Thursday
December 12, 2017 18:39 IST
The Prime Minister has proceeded towards the Ambaji Mata temple by road in his convoy. Completing his temple visit the PM will return to Dharoi and go to Ahmedabad via seaplane.
Modi, Rupani have initiated only one-sided development in Gujarat, says Rahul Gandhi
December 12, 2017 14:10 IST
Rahul Gandhi, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Monday denied permission to hold roadshows in the city.
Congress sees BJP plan to cut votes as Independent numbers cross 700Subscriber Only
December 12, 2017 06:19 IST
Congress says in 2012, on 42 seats, Independents ate into 12 per cent of its votes; BJP says confident of its vote share.
PM Modi rally sideshow: chopper, stacked chairs, and AudiSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 06:16 IST
“Have you seen three choppers at the same time? No prime minister of this country flew with three choppers. Vote for the BJP so that these three choppers remain with Narendrabhai,” said Anandiben Patel at a rally.
‘I am a nobody, kaun sa atom bomb tha for him (Modi) to level charge?’Subscriber Only
December 12, 2017 06:03 IST
Modi’s remarks on Rafiq came days after reports on social media of a purported Facebook post by Rafiq that “our leader and mentor Ahmed Patel must be made Gujarat Chief Minister”.
Congress knows it has lost, has given up fight, says Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 04:58 IST
Hits out at Manmohan, says the former PM ‘diverted Gujarat’s electricity in 2007 elections so that I lose’.
Gujarat assembly polls: Congress has won by putting BJP on backfoot, says Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 04:17 IST
In an exclusive interview to The Indian Express, Mamata had earlier laid out her Opposition coordination plan to ensure the BJP gets a “farewell” in 2019.
PM Modi’s campaign finale: Sea-plane landing on SabarmatiSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 03:48 IST
As per the schedule, Modi will set on board the sea-plane from Sabarmati riverfront near Sardar Bridge at around 9.30 am on Tuesday. From there, he will land in the reservoir of Dharoi dam, and from there will go to Ambaji Temple.
Denied permission, Hardik Patel goes ahead with Ahmedabad roadshow
December 12, 2017 03:40 IST
"These roadshows might create law and order problems. We have allowed public meetings...We are ready to take legal recourse if roadshows take place,” Ahmedabad police commissioner AK Singh told The Indian Express.
Ex-servicemen appeal: ‘PM Modi didn’t fulfil OROP promises, don’t vote for BJP’
December 12, 2017 03:32 IST
The defence forces veterans, who have been visiting different regions of Gujarat during the Assembly polls, told mediapersons that instead of implementing OROP, the Modi government used police force to evict protesters from Jantar Mantar on November 2.
Congress leaders have ‘Modiphobia’, says Amit ShahSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 03:24 IST
BJP chief Amit Shah also targeted Rahul Gandhi over his election as Congress president, and said the ongoing Gujarat Assembly elections were a fight between “vikasvaad (development)” and “vanshvaad (dynasty)”.
‘Won’t disrespect PM Modi, but will speak the truth,’ says Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 02:38 IST
"I will definitely speak truth without any fear, not using any bad word. He is yours, Gujarat, and even my Prime Minister,” Rahul said at an election rally in Gandhinagar as he wrapped up the day’s campaigning.
‘Nana’ Modi: ‘I’ll stay single too, will hold my mother’s hand like the PM Modi does’Subscriber Only
December 12, 2017 02:12 IST
As the elections in the state draw to a close, ‘Nana Modi,’ imitating his “hero” Narendra Modi, has become a fixture at BJP rallies in Bhavnagar district, entertaining the crowds before the main speakers come on.
Alpesh Thakor not bringing many new votes to Congress, even in own seatSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 01:17 IST
Alpesh Thakor, who has joined the Congress, doesn’t seem to have swung many supporters to the party even in Radhanpur Assembly constituency of Patan district, where he is contesting.
Congress entrapped in blue whale game, final episode on December 18: PM Narendra Modi
December 11, 2017 23:30 IST
He was born with a "golden spoon" and has not seen poverty, Modi on targetting Rahul Gandhi from a rally in northern Gujarat
Gujarat elections: Development plank missing from PM Modi’s speeches: Shiv Sena
December 11, 2017 18:47 IST
The Sena also said it was futile to register complaint on the "EVM scams" with the "BJP-sponsored Election Commission".
BJP’s campaign in Gujarat ‘beyond bizarre’, says Chidambaram
December 11, 2017 18:36 IST
The former union finance and home minister also wondered whether winning an election was so important that "such allegations" can be made against a former prime minister and a former vice president.
Gujarat elections: Change course from Pakistan and talk about development of Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi
December 11, 2017 18:05 IST
Urging the Prime Minister, to dedicate some part of his speech to Gujarat, Gandhi said that the Prime Minister fears BJP president Amit Shah and refrains from speaking on questions related to Jay Shah and the alleged corruption.
Gujarat elections: Nervous BJP using communal card to polarise electorate, says Jignesh Mevani
December 11, 2017 17:29 IST
"The BJP is showing its true colours now. Over the months they will talk of development, but in the last lap they will bare their fangs and brazenly polarise the electorate," Jignesh Mevani said
Gujarat elections: Hardik Patel holds roadshow without permission, police warns of legal action
December 11, 2017 17:13 IST
Remaining unfazed by the authorities, Patel expressed confidence of his win in the polls. I am getting very good response from the people and I am very confident."
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