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Party sources on Friday said Vivek Oberoi will campaign in various constituencies in the state, though a detailed schedule is yet to be drawn up.

Gujarat: Modi biopic hero Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list

Other actors on the list include Union minister Smriti Irani, Hema Malini and Paresh Rawal, both sitting Lok Sabha MPs.

05 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

PM will address a rally in Songadh town, in Tapi district, which is part of Bardoli Lok Sabha seat, Vaghani added.(Photo: ANI)

Gujarat LS poll: PM Modi to address two rallies on April 10

The BJP had won all 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2014 polls.

05 Apr 2019 5:13 PM

Arothe and 18 others were arrested by the city Crime Branch for betting on the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab played at Mohali. (Photo: AP)

Crime branch arrests ex-India women's cricket team coach Arothe for IPL betting

The 52-year-old from Baroda was arrested on Monday before being given bail by the police.

03 Apr 2019 8:41 PM

Dashrath Devda, who runs an NGO called 'Akhil Bhartiya Patni Atyachar Virodhi Sangh', on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Ahmedabad-East Lok Sabha constituency. (Photo: File)

Will voice woes of men 'victimised' by wives: Gujarat candidate's poll promise

'I will continue to fight for men who are victimised by their wives and in-laws in the name of dowry,' Devda said.

03 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

The Congress had hit back claiming Irani will complete a hat-trick of Lok Sabha defeats after the results are announced on May 23. (Photo:File)

Rahul Gandhi fighting from 2 LS seats 'out of fear': Gujarat CM

Both Shah and Irani are Rajya Sabha MPs from Gujarat.

31 Mar 2019 6:45 PM

Amit Shah is contesting the Lok Sabha poll for the first time. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah files his first Lok Sabha nomination

Before filing his papers, Mr Shah held a massive road show from the Sardar Patel statue in Naranpura to the Patidar Chowk in Ghatlodia.

31 Mar 2019 1:24 AM

Thackeray also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the opposition had no leader that matches his stature. (Image: ANI)

No leader matches stature of Modi, who’s your leader?: Thackerey to Oppn

He also said the two parties had similar goals and their ideologies and hearts were woven together.

30 Mar 2019 4:38 PM

Rajnath Singh was addressing a rally here in support of BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: File | PTI)

Why shouldn't Modi get credit for Balakot strike, asks Rajnath Singh

It was the bravery of our forces that they divided Pakistan into two parts, Singh said.

30 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

Post NDA's show strength, Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar

The BJP chief submitted his nomination form to the Gandhinagar district collector and returning officer S K Langa.

30 Mar 2019 9:28 AM

Gujarat HC spoils Hardik’s plan to contest Lok Sabha poll

Patel will not be able to contest the LS election as the Representation of People’s Act does not permit a convicted person to take part in the polls.

30 Mar 2019 12:18 AM

The Congress is yet to declare its candidate on the Gandhinagar seat, where Shah is the BJP candidate. (Photo: file)

BJP, Cong still to name candidates on some LS seats in Gujarat

Gujarat has 26 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling party has declared 19 candidates so far.

29 Mar 2019 5:49 PM

Hardik has a few days to challenge the judgement in the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

Hardik Patel can't contest polls, Gujarat HC refuses to stay conviction

The court also noted that looking at the criminal background of Hardik, no relief can be granted.

29 Mar 2019 5:30 PM

At another public rally in the state, Adityanath claimed that the new scheme introduced by the Congress for the poor was nothing but a poll 'gimmick'. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul sat in Somnath temple like he's offering Namaz, claims Adityanath

'Nakal mein bhi akal chahiye,' Adityanath then quipped (presence of mind is required even to copy).

27 Mar 2019 9:52 AM

Shankarsinh Vaghela likley to take on Amit Shah in Gandhinagar

There is also a buzz that Mr Vaghela’s son and former Congress MLA Mahendrasinh Vaghela could join the BJP.

26 Mar 2019 2:46 AM

'If on May 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a clear majority, then there will be mourning in Pakistan.' he said (Photo:File)

Pakistan will celebrate Diwali if Congress wins LS elections: Vijay Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party.

25 Mar 2019 1:10 PM

The five accused, who were arrested by different investigation agencies between 2015-2016, were put on trial at the special court, set up at the Sabarmati Central Jail here. (Photo: PTI/File)

2002 Godhra riots: Convict Yakkub Patadiya awarded life imprisonment

Patadiya was awarded imprisonment for life for his role in the incident.

20 Mar 2019 2:23 PM

Advani, credited for crafting the BJP's rise to a pre-eminent position in the late 80s and 90s after it won just two Lok Sabha seats in 1984 Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: PTI)

Will he, won't he? No decision yet on L K Advani contesting LS polls

A section of Gujarat BJP leaders is of the view Advani may himself decide not contest the elections due to the age factor.

20 Mar 2019 12:21 PM

Fate of Patidar quota stir uncertain after Hardik Patel joins Congress

Patel admitted that at the beginning of his agitation, he had demanded reservation for the Patidar community.

19 Mar 2019 7:25 PM

Mehul Choksi, who is also a lawyer, completed his PhD under the guidance of Nilesh Joshi of Arts Department, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. (Photo: ANI)

Surat-based student Mehul Choksi submits doctoral thesis on PM Modi

The student bears the same name as the fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India in loan default cases.

18 Mar 2019 11:28 AM

BJP workers want party president Amit Shah to contest from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat. I made this demand in front of the observers and it was supported by all," said Kishor Chauhan, a party MLA from Vejalpur. (Photo: ANI)

LS poll: BJP workers want Amit Shah to contest from Gandhinagar

The seat is currently held by BJP veteran L K Advani.

17 Mar 2019 3:23 PM

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