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Union minister Smriti Irani hit back at Rahul for criticising the GST implemented by BJP. (Photo: File)

Cong better quit hopes of winning Gujarat polls: Smriti slams Rahul

Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, Irani said the former should concentrate on infrastructure in his own constituency.

11 Nov 2017 7:18 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Cut prices, give jobs or quit, Rahul Gandhi tells NDA

Along with the tweet, the Congress leader also attached a news report on rising prices of liquefied petroleum gas and other items.

06 Nov 2017 6:41 AM

Patidar leader Hardik Patel (Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat polls: Hardik blinks, says Patels will back Cong to oust BJP

Kapil Sibal to help end deadlock over Patidar quota.

03 Nov 2017 3:40 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

AAP joins Opposition Nov 8 protest over note ban

Almost all Opposition parties have decided to organise separate protests on demonetisation anniversary on November 8.

02 Nov 2017 4:52 AM

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel. (Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat Assembly polls: Cong sees no value in giving in to Hardik Patel

Opposition party feels Hardik Patel could eat into BJP vote.

31 Oct 2017 6:13 AM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi holding a meeting with the party's general secretaries at AICC headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Congress pushes for Rahul’s elevation before Gujarat polls

Gandhi chairs Opposition meeting, attacks PM Modi on GST, demonetisation.

31 Oct 2017 12:54 AM

PAAS convener Hardik Patel meets his supporters at Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat Assembly polls: Hardik Patel plays hardball with Cong

Clarify stand by November 3 or face the heat, says Patidar leader.

29 Oct 2017 6:24 AM

Chief Election Commissioner A.K. Joti announcing the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly elections, at a press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat delay puts EC under a cloud

On Wednesday, chief election commissioner A.K. Joti announced a two-phased Gujarat poll to be held on December 9 and 14.

28 Oct 2017 12:00 AM

Shiv Sena said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Gujarat thrice in the last week and visited the state five times since September for 'bhoomi pujan' of various projects. In picture: Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

If true why poll-eve sops: Shiv Sena needles BJP on 'Gujarat model'

Taking a swipe at PM, Sena, a BJP ally, said protests by Patidar community led by Hardik Patel posed a big challenge to Modi.

25 Oct 2017 9:18 PM

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel. (Photo: File)

Hardik Patel sets demands before Congress

Mr Patel, sources said, termed the representation of Patels in the Congress’ organisational structure in Gujarat as “minimal”.

25 Oct 2017 1:18 AM

Opposition’s note ban protest on Nov 8 to corner govt

Azad got strong support from the Trinamul Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party and rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav.

24 Oct 2017 1:54 AM

Varun and Reshma Patel, aides who joined BJP, were among the prominent faces of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and remained critical of the ruling BJP during the agitation. (Photo: PTI)

Poll-bound Gujarat in flux: Hardik Patel's 2 key aides join hands with BJP

The development came hours after state Cong prez Bharatsinh Solanki invited Hardik Patel to join hands with the party.

22 Oct 2017 11:13 AM

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday criticised the Election Commission saying that by not announcing the Gujarat poll schedule, it has ‘authorised’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the dates at his last rally, after all ‘freebies’ for the state were doled out. (Photo: PTI)

EC authorised Modi to decide Gujarat poll dates: Chidambaram

The EC had earlier said the polling in the western state of Gujarat would be held before December 18.

20 Oct 2017 11:12 AM

The Gujarat government also raised the annual income cap from Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 2.50 lakh for the 'Ma-Vatsalya' scheme for free medical treatment of up to Rs 2 lakh for serious ailments. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Gujarat govt doles out sops ahead of Assembly polls; teachers to get salary hike

Employees of 105 municipalities would now get salaries according to the provisions of the 7th Pay Commission.

19 Oct 2017 11:08 AM

The Election Commission announced dates on Thursday for elections in Himachal Pradesh and said the Gujarat elections dates would be announced later.

JD-U leader to EC: Why no date yet for Gujarat Assembly poll?

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls will take place on November 9.

17 Oct 2017 1:56 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

BJP braces for ‘toughest’ Gujarat Assembly polls in 15 years

This is the first time in 16 years that Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held without Modi being directly at the helm of affairs in the state.

15 Oct 2017 1:33 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

BJP to use Yogi Adityanath as star campaigner for Guj polls

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be campaigning in Gujarat on October 13 and 14, while other ministers will follow later.

12 Oct 2017 6:21 AM

Rahul Gandhi said in contrast to the BJP, women work at every level in the Congress. (Photo: PTI)

BJP-RSS discriminate against women, ever seen them in shakhas wearing shorts: Rahul

Rahul also said that if his party's government comes to power in Gujarat, it will give importance to women and try to resolve their issues.

10 Oct 2017 4:44 PM

Eye on Gujarat polls, BJP woos Patidars, Hardik Patel

Elections for Gujarat’s 182-member strong Assembly is scheduled for December and BJP chief Amit Shah has set a target of winning 150 seats.

28 Sep 2017 6:45 AM

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