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Gujarat: Only 4 women candidates figure in BJP and Congress lists
It’s worth noting that Gujarat has approximately 2.39 crore women voters, constituting around 50 per cent of the total registered voters.
A beacon of hope and empowerment for the disabled
Amita Patel’s journey epitomises remarkable resilience, from overcoming polio to becoming a symbol of change. Her childhood was full of struggles, but she plodded on in the hope of better days, writes Dilip Singh Kshatriya
Amid protests Gujarat BJP candidate Rupala to file LS nomination on April 16; Amit Shah on 19
The party sources revealed that the candidates are directed to file their nominations in three phases starting from April 15.
Rs 222 crores of ‘entitled’ MPLAD funds in Gujarat went unutilized for five years, says…
The state MPs receive an annual grant of Rs five crore from the central government for the development of their constituencies.
Gujarat HC questions action taken by Railways
The court resented the delay in action taken by the two authorities after two lions were mowed down by trains in Gir forest in January.
Cong, AAP eye tribal LS seats in Gujarat
Of the state's 26 seats that will go to polls on May 7, Dahod, Chhota Udaipur, Bardoli and Valsad are reserved for ST (Scheduled Tribes) candidates.
RSS chief on 3-day visit to Gujarat amid rift in BJP over poll candidates
Protests continue over union minister Purushottam Rupala’s candidature in Rajkot.
Caste matrix threatens saffron citadel of Gujarat
Kshatriya-vs-Patidar rift intensifies over Purushottam Rupala’s remarks
Gujarat: Cracks in BJP as factions battle it out over Amreli candidate pick
Besides, the party is facing internal discord in six seats including Vadodara and Sabarkantha over the candidates.
Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt gets 20 years jail term
Bhatt, who is already behind bars in a custodial death case, was held guilty of falsely implicating a Rajasthan-based lawyer by claiming that police had seized drugs from his possession.
Gujarat BJP worry refuses to die as 2 candidates say no to fight
Through posts shared on her social media profiles, Ranjanben Bhatt said that she had informed the party of her disinclination to contest.
BJP counters rebels with ‘I am with you’ campaign in Gujarat
It seems to be an endeavour to underscore that the local leaders are aligned with the candidates.
Unease in Gujarat BJP amid Congress heavyweights’ influx
AHMEDABAD: It ensions within the Gujarat BJP have escalated after the announcement of Lok Sabha elections following an influx of Congress leaders into the party, besides internal divisions at the local level. Adding to the turmoil, Ketan…
Cracks in Vadodara BJP come out wide open
Dr Pandya also accused Gujarat BJP president CR Patil of playing a role for her not getting a ticket.
Ahmed Patel aides flock to BJP as Congress woes multiply
Ahmed Patel, a veteran Congress leader and the party’s chief strategist, passed away on November 25, 2020.
During Gujarat yatra, Rahul says worried over attrition
State leaders reprimanded for not addressing people’s concerns
‘Exit of one leader makes way for another in Congress’
Speaking to reporters in Dahod, Ramesh underscored that the departure of one individual from the party creates opportunities for countless others.
Congress suspends Modhvadia’s brother
Sources suggest that new BJP candidates may secure tickets for four to five of these seats, potentially replacing current women MPs.
Rahul ‘Nyay’ yatra in Gujarat awaits big-ticket exodus
Some Congress leaders claim that the BJP is orchestrating resignations to divert attention from the Nyay Yatra that will enter Gujarat on March 7.
Gujarat: Nitin Patel pulls out of race in Mehsana seat
In a social media post, he said that he had placed a claim for the Mehsana seat and urged that the party nominate him.