Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s multi-starrer “Padmavati” has run into trouble – this time political – in Gujarat ahead of its December 1 release. While the ruling BJP has demanded the release to be postponed till after the state elections, the Congress has said if there is actually “distortion of history” in[Read More…]
Tag: Gujarat
Neither with Congress nor against, we want quota: Hardik Patel
Rajkot: Firebrand Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who had given an ultimatum to the Congress to come clear on reservations for his community under the OBC category by November 3, on Monday said the party had agreed to explore constitutional solutions for the purpose while making firm promises on the community’s other[Read More…]
17 opposition parties to hold nationwide protests on Demonetisation anniversary
At least 17 Opposition parties have decided to hold a nationwide protest to corner the BJP by bringing up the issues of demonetisation and problems faced by the people, just ahead of the Gujarat and Himachal assembly elections. The protest is likely to be held on and around the first[Read More…]
Rumours of Hardik Patel meeting Rahul Gandhi set tongues wagging in Gujarat
The already heated up political atmosphere in Gujarat got curiouser amid rumours that Congress vice president, Rahul Gandhi quietly met Patidar agitation spearhead, Hardik Patel, who has been maintaining that he would not join the opposition and his fight was against the ruling BJP. After local Gujarati TV channels splashed[Read More…]
Gujarat can never be bought: Rahul Gandhi on BJP ‘buying’ Patidar leaders
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi on Monday took on the ruling party saying, Gujarat is priceless and can never be bought, a day after Patidar leader from north Gujarat, Narendra Patel alleged that the BJP had tried to buy him. “Gujarat is priceless. It has never been bought. It can never[Read More…]
Gujarat Assembly polls 2017: Rahul Gandhi to begin his three-day visit today
Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi will begin his three-day visit to Gujarat on Monday, a day when the Election Commission of India (ECI) may broadcast the poll schedule for crucial Gujarat Assembly polls 2017. He will address a rally arranged by Alpesh Thakore, the President of OBC, SC, ST Ekta Manch[Read More…]
If there’s poverty, Naxalism in the country today, Congress is responsible for it: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday attacked the Congress and said that the party was responsible for poverty and Naxalism in the country. “If there’s poverty, Naxalism in the country today, Congress is responsible for it,” Adityanath said while addressing the public in Bhuj. “Those who filed an[Read More…]
Congress party is ‘nervous’ for Gujarat polls, says BJP
After the Congress party alleged that PM Modi-led government pressurized Election Commission to postpone Gujarat polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strike back saying it shows nervousness of the party’s leadership. BJP leader, Gaurav Bhatia said, “The Congress has become a very irresponsible party. It also shows how[Read More…]
Gujarat polls to be held in December: CEC AK Joti
The chief election commissioner, AK Joti, on Tuesday said that Gujarat state assembly elections will be held in December 2017. “There is no doubt the polls will be held in December,” Joti said while briefing media persons. However, he did not specify the exact dates as to when the polls[Read More…]
PM Modi visits hometown Vadnagar, holds roadshow
On the second day of his visit to Gujarat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached his birthplace and hometown Vadnagar in Mehasana district and held a road show there. He earlier visited the Hatkeshwar Temple and offered prayers there. He visited his school as well in Vadnagar. PM Modi[Read More…]
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for several crores projects during two-day visit to Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat from Saturday. He will lay foundation stones and inaugurate a number of projects worth Rs 5,925 crore. At first, he will visit the famous Dwarkadheesh temple. Notably, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi also offered prayers at the Dwarka temple a[Read More…]
‘Mr Dalit protest’ spreads after attack on Dalits increases in Gujarat
More than 300 people in villages around Gujarat’s Sanand district have opted for a unique mode to protest against rising attacks on Dalits in the region. The villagers have changed their WhatsApp display picture to that of a logo of a moustache and wrote ‘Mr Dalit’ on it. The ‘virtual’[Read More…]
Exclusive: Patidars irked over Amit Shah’s behavior towards their leader Nitin Patel
Just ahead of the Assembly polls in Gujarat, a video of BJP President Amit Shah along with chief minister, Vijay Rupani, BJP Gujarat President Jeetu Bhai Vaghani and Deputy CM and only Patel leader in the cabinet, Nitin Patel from Gujarat has surfaced and making noises. In the video, the[Read More…]
Withdrawal of Patidar cases: too little too late?
The Patidar community leaders seem to have rejected the olive branch extended by the state govt on Wednesday. “The decision by the state govt to withdraw political cases against us is a clear admission that these cases were fake and hurled at us just to weaken the movement. Withdrawing these[Read More…]
Hardik-Rahul meeting in the offing, sends state govt in panic mode
The overwhelming response received by Rahul Gandhi among the Patidars in Gujarat has got the state government re-think its strategy. Sources say that the Patidar movement leader Hardik Patel could meet Congress Vice President at Rajkot on Wednesday. Possibilities of an open alignment of Patidars with Congress has sent the[Read More…]
If Congress voted to power, it will work from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi hit the campaign trail in the Patidar-dominated areas of poll-bound Gujarat with an eye on the support of the influential Patel community. He urged NSUI members, the student wing of the party to work hard to bring the party to power in the state. Taking a[Read More…]
Youth willing to work but BJP unable to create jobs: Rahul Gandhi at Dwarka
During a public address in Dwarka in Gujarat, Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday slammed the BJP and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had attacked the economy by imposing the GST and the demonetisation on the country. The Congress scion said that the youth of the nation is willing[Read More…]
Gujarat poll campaign: Rahul Gandhi to meet farmers, youth during three-day tour
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will start his three-day campaign in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region on Monday. At first, he will offer prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka. After visiting the temple, he will hit the road for a tour as part of the party’s election campaign in the state. Gandhi will interact with farmers, supporters, and[Read More…]
Sunny Leone’s condom ad on Navratri draws backlash; traders’ body sought ban
The Confederation Of All India Traders (CAIT) has asked the Centre to ban an advertisement of Manforce contraceptive brand endorsed by actress Sunny Leone in Gujarat. The trader’s body said the ad was derogatory and promotes youth to use condoms in the name of Navratri festival. The CAIT has appealed[Read More…]
Vaghela joins ‘Jan Vikalp’ launched by his supporters
Former Congress leader, Shankersinh Vaghela, on Tuesday, joined ‘Jan Vikalp’, a party formed by his supporters. It was launched by his supporters, with hoardings and an online media campaign. Launched on 5 September, Jan Vikalp, is likely to remain active throughout the election season. The website, www.Janvikalp.in states that the people of[Read More…]
PM Modi inaugurates world’s second largest dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, dedicates it to nation
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadia in Gujarat on the occasion of his birthday. The dam is India’s tallest and the world’s second largest dam across the Narmada river. The dam’s inauguration coincides with PM Modi’s 67th birthday which the BJP is celebrating as Seva Diwas[Read More…]
Japan to establish industrial townships in Gujarat, Rajasthan, AP, Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Japan will establish its four industrial townships in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. PM stressed he wants more Japanese investment in India. “I invite more and more Japanese to come live and work in India. Today, four locations have been announced in[Read More…]
Gujarat: Amit Shah addresses youth ahead of assembly polls; slams Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president, Amit Shah said it was only after BJP came to power in Gujarat that development happened. Shah addressed Gujarat’s youth in Ahmedabad’s Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium on Sunday. This address was ahead of the assembly polls in the state and is part of the day[Read More…]
Amit Shah will address biggest ever Townhall to kick-start Gujarat poll campaign
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, Amit Shah will address the ‘biggest ever town hall’ in the nation in Ahmedabad to launch party’s poll campaign for Gujarat assembly polls in the state. Gujarat BJP has already started substantial marketing drive ahead of the mega town hall programme of Shah. At[Read More…]
Assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi to visit Gujarat today
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi will be meeting several party workers and district unit presidents during his visit to Ahmedabad on Monday. His meeting is planned in view of the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections. This will be his first public engagement since his return from Norway. During his visit, Gandhi will[Read More…]