Thursday, Dec 08, 2022
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Aditi Raja
Aditi is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, stationed in Vadodara, Gujarat. She covers news from Central Gujarat and Narmada districts. Her beats include administration, politics, crime, gender, tribal issues, non-resident Gujaratis, Statue of Unity, and Sardar Sarovar, among others.
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Bittersweet experience for BJP as rebels take away 2 seats
December 08,2022 23:47:17 PM
The BJP faced a shock-defeat in Waghodia Assembly constituency where party candidate Ashwin Patel was facing two rebels in the form of seven-term MLA Madhu Shrivastava and influential party leader Dharmendrasinh Vaghela.
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Gujarat polls: 5 things Congress will be looking at
December 08,2022 08:10:08 AM
The size of its erosion in Saurashtra, and the dwindling of its tribal, Muslim vote banks will be uppermost in Congress's mind.
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Gujarat Assembly Election Results 2022 Live Updates: On BJP’s huge win, Modi says ‘Narendra worked hard so that Bhupendra could break record’
December 08,2022 06:19:03 AM
Gujarat Election Result 2022 Live Updates: According to the numbers put out by the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in 158 seats, the Congress in 16 and the AAP in 5
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Facing anti-incumbency, BJP’s Gujarat campaign relentlessly attacked Congress for its alleged failures
December 05,2022 11:27:18 AM
Medha Patkar's presence in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra came for special mention as evidence of Congress's anti-Gujarat sentiments
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
India established close relations with Islamic nations since 2014, says PM Modi
December 02,2022 23:45:40 PM
“Since 2014, we have established close relations with Islamic nations such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain”, Modi said adding that Saudi Arabia has also included “yoga in its official syllabus”.
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
A temple, a dargah, and ‘invaders’: Why BJP is talking about a Pavagadh shrine
December 02,2022 20:17:58 PM
Modi to Amit Shah to Yogi, cite it as example of "restoration of India's cultural and religious pride" under BJP govt, unlike Cong 'neglect'
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
UP now free of ‘riots, curfew & mafia’: Adityanath in Vadodara
December 02,2022 05:58:18 AM
Adityanath targeted the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying while the Congress "supported terrorism", Narendra Modi's leadership had made the country free of terror.
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
Competition in Congress to abuse me, its mental balance lost: PM Modi
December 01,2022 13:37:56 PM
Modi said the Congress “tutored and deputed” its president Mallikarjun Kharge to call him a “Ravan with 100 heads” though the party has “no faith in the existence of Lord Ram”.
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
As Bilkis Bano goes to SC, BJP Godhra MLA keeps out any reference in his campaign
December 01,2022 07:45:50 AM
C K Raulji, who was renominated despite his low 2017 margin, was part of the panel that released her convicts; is busy Wednesday preparing for PM Modi's rally
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Gujarat polls: As BJP loses control of two civic bodies, a rebel fancies his chances
November 28,2022 13:26:24 PM
Stung by former Padra MLA Dinesh Patel’s revolt, the ruling party says losing the taluka panchayat and the municipality “a setback” but is firm about not entertaining the rebellion.
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Medha Patkar saga: From Narmada anti-dam movement face to fighter for many causes
November 27,2022 17:00:49 PM
NBA leader and social activist Medha Patkar has again come in line of BJP's fire, in its current Gujarat polls campaign, for being ‘anti-development’, a charge she rejects.
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
For minority voters in Gujarat, more of same on offer; ‘no enthusiasm’ about parties
November 26,2022 06:00:19 AM
Caught between dwindling representation and indifferent political parties, the state’s Muslim electorate is a disillusioned lot
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Ex-MLAs, Baroda Dairy head among 19 BJP rebels in Gujarat polls fray
November 24,2022 19:03:36 PM
BJP has suspended them, of whom most are contesting as Ind ependents, while three are Cong candidates and one has got AAP ticket
Fri, Nov 25, 2022
Beneath the lustre of Statue of Unity, some dark spots for BJP
November 22,2022 07:10:17 AM
In first Assembly polls since statue inauguration, party faces lingering rancour over land acquisition, unmet job promises, AAP's tribal leaders
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
No terror group has courage to enter India now, says Yogi
November 22,2022 03:38:46 AM
At Wankaner where Adityanath addressed his first election rally in Gujarat on November 18, he was welcomed as “bulldozer baba” with two JCB machines placed on the venue.
Tue, Nov 22, 2022
Gujarat election BJP candidates: Last on its list, party makes an exception for Yogesh Patel
November 18,2022 07:13:58 AM
Former minister, 77, last name to be declared; candidature surprises many in ruling party
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Balkrishna Shukla: ‘As regards seeking votes in PM’s name, people only think of each BJP candidate as a direct representative of Modiji’
November 16,2022 15:49:25 PM
BJP candidate from Vadodara's Raopura, Balkrishna Shukla, tells The Indian Express that the saffron party's old-timers have a 'culture of accepting the roles given by the party, even if it is denial of their electoral candidature'
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
In Gujarat tribal party’s father vs son fight, the AAP factor
November 15,2022 17:41:18 PM
BTP founder Mahesh Vasava moves to father Chhotubhai's seat, forces him out, faces accusations of “betrayal”, after AAP fields strong ex-BTP leader from Mahesh's 2017 constituency
Wed, Nov 16, 2022
Dropped after 6 terms, Madhu Shrivastav dodges BJP peace bid, keeps party on toes
November 14,2022 19:10:47 PM
The Waghodia MLA, who is best known for allegations during Best Bakery trial, is threatening to contest as an Independent; party says his influence only due to association with BJP
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
In Gujarat’s Adivasi belt, a triangular contest takes shape but advantage BJP
November 13,2022 15:09:20 PM
Congress looking to replicate 2017 success when it won 17 of 27 ST seats. But BJP controls most of these constituencies right now.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Rebels snub Harsh Sanghavi, BJP’s olive branch
November 13,2022 00:57:29 AM
Sanghavi arrived in Vadodara as part of the BJP’s attempt to damage control and mollify Dinesh Patel from Padra, Madhu Shrivastav from Waghodia and Satish Patel from Karjan.
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
Denied tickets, BJP MLAs and senior leaders to contest as independents
November 11,2022 23:50:46 PM
In Vadodara, former two-term MLA of Padra constituency Dinesh Patel alias Dinu Mama Friday announced that he would contest as an independent candidate from the Padra seat.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Rathava’s son in Chhota Udepur, Trivedi replaced in Raopura seat
November 11,2022 01:55:52 AM
The party has retained only Cabinet Minister Manisha Vakil for a third term from Vadodara city (SC) constituency. The party is yet to declare candidates from Vadodara's urban constituencies of Manjalpur and Sayajigunj where 77-year-old Yogesh Patel and Jitendra Sukhadia are the sitting MLAs.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Son Mahesh to contest from Chhotubhai’s seat
November 10,2022 03:52:29 AM
The announcement comes two days after the BTP announced that it was “joining hands” with Janta Dal United for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly polls.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022Gujarat polls: In tribal vote tussle, Mohansinh Rathava departure big loss to Congress
November 08,2022 20:39:23 PM
Currently representing the Chhota Udepur constituency in central Gujarat, Rathava quit after failing to convince the Congress to heed his long-standing demand and field his son from the seat.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022