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

EC sets dates for 2-phase Gujarat polls: December 9 and 14

The poll process in the state will start on November 14 with the issue of the gazette notification for the first phase.

25 Oct 2017 7:29 PM

The ceiling of expenditure per candidate is Rs 28 lakhs and no candidate can spend more than the fixed amount on campaigning. (Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat to go to polls on December 9, 14; results on December 18

Wednesday's announcement comes 13 days after voting date for Himachal Pradesh was declared earlier this month.

25 Oct 2017 8:12 AM

The Election Commission (EC) will be announcing the schedule for a two-phase poll in Prime Minister Narendra Modis home state at 1 pm on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI | File)

EC to announce Gujarat Assembly election dates shortly

The announcement comes 13 days after the voting date for Himachal Pradesh was declared, earlier this month.

25 Oct 2017 4:00 AM

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

EC's conduct needs careful watching

The Election Commission knew how to put the vilest of political monsters in their place.

22 Oct 2017 9:38 PM

Delhi police (Representational image)

Delhi Cops let bribery case accused roam free, seven suspended

Sukesh Chandrashekhar was arrested for attempt to bribe EC officials.

20 Oct 2017 9:25 PM

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

Will Gujarat polls be a real challenge for BJP?

The EC said the schedule was withheld to prevent the state from enduring a long period under the model code of conduct.

20 Oct 2017 7:11 PM

Speaking to reporters in Gandhinagar, Rupani said, Chidambaramji and the Congress are scared of the upcoming (state assembly) elections. (Photo: File)

Cong afraid of polls: Gujarat CM takes jibe at Chidambaram over EC...

Rupani had earlier countered Cong's allegations that the govt was putting 'pressure' on poll panel to 'delay' the...

20 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

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 5:42 AM

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

Election Commission fixes 1,400 voter limit per polling station

Himachal Pradesh will be the second state after Goa with 100 per cent VVPAT or papertrail coverage.

18 Oct 2017 10:35 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah waves at crowd during Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Age Debate: A trump card?

Modi govt is tweaking GST slabs as the BJP is getting nervous about Gujarat polls.

18 Oct 2017 9:23 PM

Former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy said till the entire country is covered by Aadhaar, both the cards should be allowed as ID proof for voting. (Photo| PTI/File)

Aadhaar can be sole identity proof for voting, says ex-CEC...

Krishnamurthy questioned the need to have election ID card as well as an Aadhaar card.

17 Oct 2017 3:42 PM

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

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

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

16 Oct 2017 8:26 PM