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Disqualify Alpesh Thakor as MLA, Congress writes to Gujarat Assembly SecySubscriber Only
April 26, 2019 08:50 IST
Alpesh, who had quit the party on April 10, just in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections, had campaigned for an Independent candidate in Banaskantha, Swarupji Thakor, where the Congress had also fielded its nominee.
Fri, Apr 26, 2019
Lok Sabha elections: Rahul Gandhi to launch campaign from Patidar-dominated Saurashtra on April 15Subscriber Only
April 10, 2019 04:12 IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi will be launching the party’s campaign in Gujarat on April 15 from Asrana, near Rajula, in the Patidar-dominated Amreli district of the Saurashtra region where the party won most of its seats in the 2017 Assembly election.
Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Manifesto talk: No room for vigilante groups in country, promises CongressSubscriber Only
April 06, 2019 05:18 IST
The manifesto, which was released by party chief rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, was unveiled here by AICC general secretary and party’s Gujarat in-charge Rajeev Satav along with state unit president Amit Chavda and other leaders.
Sat, Apr 06, 2019
Post 2015 stir, Congress and BJP camps field more Patidar nominees this timeSubscriber Only
April 05, 2019 05:23 IST
The Congress, which had given tickets to only four Patidars in 2014, has fielded eight candidates this time and its rival BJP has fielded six Patidar candidates.
Fri, Apr 05, 2019
Gujarat: Seven MLAs in Congress list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha pollSubscriber Only
April 04, 2019 05:18 IST
Party sources said that the sitting MLAs have been chosen over others owing to their popularity in their areas and thus winnability in the parliamentary elections.
Thu, Apr 04, 2019
Gujarat Congress wants Ahmed Patel to contest from BharuchSubscriber Only
April 01, 2019 03:09 IST
State party vice-president and Bharuch Lok Sabha seat in-charge Gaurav Pandya told The Indian Express, “We have personally requested Ahmedbhai Patel to contest from the constituency.”
Mon, Apr 01, 2019
Lok Sabha polls: Ahmed Patel’s son Faisal tells cadres how to mobilise voters against BJPSubscriber Only
March 25, 2019 07:34 IST
Faisal told party workers the importance of poll booth management—from ensuring that voters reach the booths to making sure that they cast their votes—in winning elections.
Mon, Mar 25, 2019
Take the fight to BJP, don’t fear its Balakot pitch: Rahul to partySubscriber Only
March 13, 2019 05:00 IST
Speaking at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee in Ahmedabad, Rahul Gandhi told the party top brass that the BJP was trying to divert attention from issues like the Rafale deal by citing national security.
Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Modi to launch scheme on March 4: 1.75 lakh unorganised workers enrol for PM pension schemeSubscriber Only
March 03, 2019 08:17 IST
The contributory scheme, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PMSYM), announced in the interim Union Budget in February, assures a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 to unorganised workers enrolled for it.
Sun, Mar 03, 2019
Priyanka Gandhi set to make rally debut in GujaratSubscriber Only
February 21, 2019 04:41 IST
Earlier this month, Priyanka took part in a 30-km-long roadshow in Lucknow along with Rahul Gandhi and colleague AICC general secretary in charge of western UP Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Thu, Feb 21, 2019
After a gap of 60 years in Gujarat: CWC to meet on Feb 28 in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
February 17, 2019 09:16 IST
The meeting comes as the party gears up to challenge the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Sun, Feb 17, 2019
Opposition leader Dhanani meets ex-Unjha MLA: After she quits, Congress hopes to win back Asha PatelSubscriber Only
February 05, 2019 08:47 IST
Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Paresh Dhanani met Asha Patel at her residence in Unjha on Monday.
Tue, Feb 05, 2019
Gujarat Congress MLA quits, cites ‘infighting’Subscriber Only
February 03, 2019 04:28 IST
According to Congress leaders, Patel, a first-time MLA, attended a meeting of the party MLAs at state Congress headquarters on Saturday evening to chalk out the party’s strategy in the forthcoming session of the Assembly.
Sun, Feb 03, 2019
Gujarat: Shankersinh Vaghela joins NCP, made general secretarySubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 06:07 IST
Welcoming him to the party, Sharad Pawar said that the NCP will use Vaghela’s political experience and mass following in Gujarat as well as for strengthening the party at the national stage.
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
I foresee a UPA-III govt in India: Shankarsinh Vaghela after joining NCPSubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 03:42 IST
Vaghela was ousted by the Congress in 2017 on allegations of him engineering a possible defeat for Ahmad Patel during Rajya Sabha election with hopes of benefitting the BJP.
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
Women from tribal villages ‘lose’ BPL status after getting Ujjwala LPGSubscriber Only
January 24, 2019 05:29 IST
28.2 per cent surveyed households did not buy refills even once, 37.4 per cent families bought refill second time, says study.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Amit Chavda to lead Gujarat Congress in 2019 Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2019 09:14 IST
The decision was unanimously taken by the office-bearers at a meeting held to review the feedback received from across the state regarding probable candidates for elections.
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
10% quota to Economically Weaker Modi govt’s move could be poll jumla: Hardik PatelSubscriber Only
January 08, 2019 05:23 IST
Hardik Patel cited a decision taken by the Gujarat government to offer 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections among upper castes, which was quashed by the Gujarat High Court.
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Gujarat: Congress leaders Amit Chavda, Paresh Dhanani summoned to DelhiSubscriber Only
January 06, 2019 04:18 IST
"Both Amit Chavda and Paresh Dhanani, along with many other senior leaders, have been summoned to Delhi for consultations on the issue of preparing strategy for rural and urban seats for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls," a senior Congress leader told The Sunday Express.
Sun, Jan 06, 2019
Garib Kalyan Mela: Teachers told to arrange seats, water at CM’s event in GujaratSubscriber Only
January 03, 2019 02:55 IST
The 11th edition of Garib Kalyan Mela will be held from January 3 to 5 in all the 33 districts of the state. A total of 39 such melas will be held in the state, this year.
Thu, Jan 03, 2019
2019 Lok Sabha Elections: Congress begins search for candidatesSubscriber Only
January 02, 2019 05:55 IST
In the last Lok Sabha elections in 2014, the Congress had drawn a blank in Gujarat, losing in all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state to the ruling BJP.
Wed, Jan 02, 2019Congress leaders, MLAs skip party’s foundation day eventSubscriber Only
December 29, 2018 04:28 IST
The only important party functionaries present were the state Congress president Amit Chavda, Gujarat Pradesh Seva Dal president Rutvij Makwana and three municipal councillors, including Haji Asrar Mirza
Sat, Dec 29, 2018
Post Jasdan defeat, dissension in Congress against ‘disconnected’ chief ChavdaSubscriber Only
December 27, 2018 04:11 IST
At least 15 senior leaders and MLA attend dinner party at Modhwadia’s house.
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Congress MLAs allege corruption in Gujarat Wakf boardSubscriber Only
December 26, 2018 04:01 IST
Stating that the amended law only allows development and giving the properties on rent, they wrote that wakf officials sold out more than two dozen properties even after the enactment of the new laws.
Wed, Dec 26, 2018
Gujarat: Muslim body accuses govt of apathy, demands minority Ministry, panelSubscriber Only
December 19, 2018 02:04 IST
The organisers of the protest — Minority Coordination Committee (MCC) of Gujarat — had earlier announced gherao of the state Assembly but they dropped the plan at the last moment as the Gandhinagar police and the district administration did not give permission.
Wed, Dec 19, 2018Journalism of Courage
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