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After casting his vote at the booth located in Naranpura area of Ahmedabad city, which comes under the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, he appealed to people to come out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Every vote can take nation ahead,' says Amit Shah after casting his vote

After casting his vote, the senior BJP leader offered prayers at the Kameshwar Mahadev Temple located near the polling booth.

23 Apr 2019 10:13 AM

After casting his vote, Modi walked some distance from the polling booth and later had a brief interaction with media persons. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Power of voter ID much more than IED of terrorism: PM after casting vote

'I feel blessed to have exercised my franchise in this biggest festival of democracy,' Modi said.

23 Apr 2019 9:24 AM

In the 2017 Assembly elections, Nota got more votes in 23 seats, where the victory margin was less than 5,000 votes. (Representational image)

Only fear factor for BJP and Congress in Gujarat: Nota

The highest number of Nota votes — 6,155 — was logged in Danta in north Gujarat.

23 Apr 2019 12:41 AM

"In Amethi, Smriti Irani will defeat him. He will be defeated in Wayanad also. (Photo: File)

Rahul will have to contetst from neighbouring country next elections: Goyal

Union minister also said that Rahul he doesn't have courage to speak against the Left, even though he's contesting against CPI in Wayanad

21 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

Sarpanch said that a fine of Rs 51 is imposed on those who do not come out to vote, in order to ensure maximum participation at the time of elections. (Photo: ANI)

Political campaigning banned, locals fined for not voting at this Gujarat village

'Campaigning is banned as locals think it will disturb the environment', Sarpanch said.

21 Apr 2019 9:15 AM

Patel has written a letter to the Superintendent of Police, Jamnagar, stating that he fears he might be attacked by antisocial elements during the road show. (Photo: File)

'I might get attacked': Hardik Patel fears threat to life, asks for police security

Hardik Patel's request comes ahead of his road show in Jamnagar on Sunday.

21 Apr 2019 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI/File)

NRIs from 20 countries campaign for PM Modi

Approximately 300 NRIs have arrived in the state and are using their influence to secure votes for Modi and the BJP.

21 Apr 2019 4:01 AM

The BJP minister made the statement while addressing a public rally here in support of the Member of Parliament Mansukhbhai Vasava. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul Gandhi looks like puppy wagging tail at sight of food: Gujarat minister

'When PM Modi stands, it looks like the lion of Gujarat is standing,' minister said.

20 Apr 2019 7:09 PM

'In past five years, there has been no incident of bomb attack inside the country. In their rule, there have been many attacks in many parts of the country,' Rupani said. (Photo: File)

'After Pulwama, Uri, Modi ji did surgical strikes': Vijay Rupani

'Gujaratis believe Modi ji will do well for the country,' Rupani said.

20 Apr 2019 5:38 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hit out at BSP supremo Mayawati for her comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she is 'frustrated'. (Photo: File)

Mayawati is frustrated, desperate to do or say anything: Piyush Goyal

Goyal recalled that it was the same SP founder who had said in the Lok Sabha that he wanted to see Modi get a second term.

20 Apr 2019 3:27 PM

'The reason for demonetising the currency was something else. It was done for the rich people, some of whom belong to political parties.', said Kibal. (Photo: File)

Demonetisation is one of the biggest scams since Independence: Kapil Sibal

Sibal showed a video shot post-demonetisation period which showed how banned notes were exchanged for new currencies.

19 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

As soon as Hardik Patel started his speech at Baldana village under Wadhwan taluka, a man suddenly came on the stage and slapped him. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Congress leader Hardik Patel slapped at poll rally in Gujarat

The incident was captured on cameras of news channels covering the rally in the district, around 130 km from here.

19 Apr 2019 12:30 PM

Hardik Patel had to later travel by road to Lunawada, around 100km from Ahmedabad, to address an election rally. (Photo: File)

'Playing politics on dead bodies': Farmer rejects Hardik's chopper to land on his farm

Vinay sounded upset with Hardik, saying he is 'playing politics on the bodies of those who died' during Patidar reservation agitation.

19 Apr 2019 9:45 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that Minimum Support Prices (MSP) would also be announced in the separate farmers' budget which his party's manifesto has promised. (Photo: File)

Will not allow formation of two India: Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat

Addressing a campaign rally at Vanthli in Junagadh district, he also accused PM Modi of applying different rules to the rich and the poor.

18 Apr 2019 7:17 PM

Sam Pitroda, a confidant of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday said that he is not satisfied with the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

2019 Lok Sabha polls: Sam Pitroda expresses dissatisfaction with EVM

Pitroda also criticised the NDA government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

18 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

External Affairs Minister and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said no Pakistani soldier or citizen died in the air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force across the border in response to the Pulwama terror attack in February. (Photo: File)

No Pak soldier or citizen died in Balakot air strike: Sushma Swaraj

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swaraj said he has emerged as a top international leader who sets the agenda for the world.

18 Apr 2019 6:16 PM

Addressing rally at Amreli, Modi said that what he learnt in Gujarat helped him during Doklam standoff with China in 2017. (Photo: File)

Terrorism only in 'two and a half' districts in J&K, no blast elsewhere in 5 yrs: PM

On Imran's statement of trying to approach India after Balakot air strike, Modi said he 'had to make public plea to us to pick up phone'.

18 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

Modi also alleged that the Congress spoke ill of the armed forces. (Image: ANI)

PM says he called Pak's N-bluff because India is nuclear power

Modi also slammed the Congress for seeking proof of action against terrorists.

17 Apr 2019 7:46 PM

'You always talk about nationalism. Then listen Mr. Modi. This is a battle between Lord Krishna and Kans. This is a battle between Ram and Ravan. And, this is a battle between Godse and Gandhi,' Sidhu said in a rally in Ahmedabad (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha poll is a battle between Ram-Ravan, Godse-Gandhi: Sidhu

Sidhu, addressing a poll rally in Ahmedabad district, lambasted PM Modi over the Rafale deal, unemployment and farmer issues.

17 Apr 2019 6:44 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the then UPA government arrested BJP president Amit Shah and some police officers in Gujarat to topple the state government then headed by him. (Photo: File)

British used golis, Congress using gaalis against us: Modi in Gujarat

Modi asked the crowd if people of Gujarat approve the language being used by Congress president Rahul Gandhi against him.

17 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

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