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Bhupendrasinh Khant, who was with the Congress before the polls, had contested as an Independent after the party offered the seat to its ally Bharatiya Tribal Party as part of a seat-sharing agreement. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat: Cong tally at 78 after Independent candidate joins party

Khant won the seat after defeating BJP's Vikramsinh Dindor by a margin of over 4,000 votes. The BTP's candidate, Alpesh Damor, came third.

24 Dec 2017 9:58 AM

Before Gujarat elections, Rahul had visited the Somnath temple and his name was found written on the entry register meant for non-Hindus, kicking up a row. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

After Guj polls, Rahul at Somnath temple before meeting state Cong leaders

Gandhi is scheduled to hold zone-wise meets with party leaders and is expected to address the Congress workers.

23 Dec 2017 1:09 PM

Vijay Rupani to be CM of Gujarat, Nitin Bhai Patel will be his deputy. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

Vijay Rupani will continue as Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel his deputy

Announcement was made by Union minister Arun Jaitley after his meeting with the legislatures in Gujarat.

22 Dec 2017 5:11 PM

Three days before the second phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, the rally-cum-roadshow on motorcycles and cars was organised, which started from Bopal and culminated at Nikol area on the other end of the city, covering a distance of around 15 km. (Photo: Twitter | @HardikPatel_)

FIR against Hardik Patel for disobeying police order for roadshow

Hardik, 50 supporters, who were on their bikes, had organised a roadshow on Dec 11, despite being denied permission by district authorities.

20 Dec 2017 8:34 PM

Out of the total 2.12 lakh voters of Unjha, over 77,000 are Patidars, while around 50,000 belong to the Thakor community.(Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat poll: BJP wins state, loses PM Modi's hometown Vadnagar

Congress candidate Asha Patel defeated BJP nominee and sitting MLA Narayan Patel with 19,000 votes to win the Unjha seat.

18 Dec 2017 8:44 PM

The Patidar leader also urged the Congress party to raise the issue of EVM tampering, drawing on the difference in EVM technology in different countries. (Photo: File)

Tampering of EVMs is the reason for BJP’s win in Gujarat: Hardik Patel

Patel said that specially in Surat, Rajkot and Ahmedabad, there are 12-15 seats where BJP won due to EVM-tampering.

18 Dec 2017 5:43 PM

The BJP supporters, waiving the saffron flag and donning the party cap, greeted each other over the impending victory of the party which is set to retain power for the sixth term in a row. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat poll results: BJP celebrates its victory of retaining power for 6th term in row

BJP party supporters gathered in large numbers at the office and distributed sweets among themselves.

18 Dec 2017 12:55 PM

Gehlot, the Congress election in-charge for Gujarat, said Gandhi ran a nice campaign in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul did put up nice campaign; country sees this as Cong’s victory: Gehlot

Trends from 181 seats in the state, gave the BJP a lead in over a 100 seats while the Congress was following with 69.

18 Dec 2017 12:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah with Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Ananth Kumar at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

'Perform, reform, transform,' chants Modi after BJP scrapes through Gujarat, sweeps Himachal

BJP retained for sixth term but by reduced margin. 'Fought anger with dignity,' says Rahul Gandhi after defeat.

18 Dec 2017 7:25 AM

The much-awaited outcome of the closely-fought battle in Gujarat between the BJP and the Congress will be declared on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat election result: Modi wave helps BJP win; Cong puts up strong show

During poll campaigns, PM shifted his focus from development to accusing Cong of conspiring with Pak to make Ahmed Patel the CM of Gujarat.

18 Dec 2017 7:22 AM

While the BJP is seeking a sixth straight term in office, the Congress is aiming to stage a comeback in power after being in the opposition for over two decades. (Photo: File)

Gujarat poll result tomorrow; BJP aims 6th term, Cong seeks comeback

Modi led the campaign for the BJP, while Rahul Gandhi was the pivot of the Congress' electioneering.

17 Dec 2017 4:52 PM

The results of the Gujarat Assembly election will be announced on December 18. (Photo: File)

Gujarat polls phase 2: EC orders repolling at 6 stations

EC orders repolling, however, elections were held in these six polling stations in second phase of Gujarat Assembly polls on December 14.

16 Dec 2017 3:06 PM

A few bridegrooms in Gujarat chose to vote first before heading to the wedding venue. (Representational Image | PTI)

Keen voters in Gujarat : Grooms arrive to vote before heading for marriage

Women playing 'garba' on their way to polling stations were also seen on the day of the voting.

15 Dec 2017 9:42 AM

Narendra Modi stood in the queue and waited for his turn to exercise his franchise. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat polls phase 2: Modi casts his vote, 68 per cent voter turnout recorded

The PM's mother Heeraben, who is in her 90s, cast her vote in a polling booth in Gandhinagar.

14 Dec 2017 1:42 PM

Modi will cast his vote at Sabarmati, Advani at Jamalpur-Khadia seat and Jaitley in Vejalpur constituency, all located in Ahmedabad.

BJP top leaders Modi, Advani, Jaitley to vote in 2nd phase of Gujarat polls tomorrow

BJP president Amit Shah and former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel are also expected to cast their votes on the same day.

13 Dec 2017 9:34 PM

Concluding his vote appeal, Modi said he was devoted to the betterment of the people of Gujarat and India and urged the people to vote for the BJP in the elections. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

Centre + state, 1+1 not 2, but 11, will take Gujarat to new heights: PM Modi

Modi said that the affection he received while travelling through Gujarat gives him strength and motivation to work for India.

12 Dec 2017 9:29 PM

Gandhi, addressing his first presser after his elevation, said he would strive to change the nature of political discourse in the country which has become 'ugly and nasty'. (Photo: File/AP)

Cong will have 'zabardast' win in Gujarat election: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that 'public mood' in Gujarat had undergone a radical change and all sections of society were angry with BJP.

12 Dec 2017 8:35 PM

'The PM is either talking about Congress or himself during his public meetings,' Rahul said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Congress confident of forming govt in Gujarat, BJP lost its position: Rahul Gandhi

While addressing media Rahul Gandhi said, 'PM has not spoken a word about corruption and is silent on Jay Shah and Rafale deal.'

12 Dec 2017 2:59 PM

Brahmbhatt's father is a senior Congress leader of the city and the aspiring politician is confident of winning the hearts of voters through her 'vision and determination'. (Photo: Facebook).

Cong fields IIM graduate in Modi's ex-constituency

34 years old, suave and foreign-educated Sweta Brahmbhatt has trained to be a politician from IIM-Bangalore.

12 Dec 2017 1:46 PM

After the Ahmedabad police had cancelled his roadshow over security, and law and order concerns, Modi announced on Monday that he would instead visit Ambaji temple via sea route. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

On last day of Guj campaigning, Modi takes sea route, visits Ambaji temple

Modi will offer prayers at the famous Ambaji temple as the campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly elections ends on Tuesday.

12 Dec 2017 11:46 AM

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