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The Congress on Monday expressed suspicion about foul play in the Gujarat election by pointing to the last-hour surge in the polling percentage. Congress media department head Pawan Khera said at a news conference: “We saw in media reports that over 16 lakh voters cast their votes after the scheduled closure time of 5 pm. […]
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad now offers a car wash service to all passengers. The innovative service partner has developed an eco-friendly car wash solution. Clean Cart handles car washing for vehicles parked at airports. Passengers taking a day trip or leaving their car in airport parking should not be concerned. Users can […]
The Gujarat high court on Monday directed the state government to have a fresh medical examination carried out of a disabled student to ascertain whether he is suitable for an MBBS seat. The case relates to MBBS candidate, Mayur Mulchandani’s, admission. The student from Deesa was assessed with disability between 40-80 percent. He had applied […]
After his successful first innings as CM for a year, Bhupendra Patel, once again, took oath as chief minister of Gujarat on Monday in the presence of the BJP top brass, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Along with him, 16 others were sworn in to the Council of […]
To her credit, Bhanuben Babariya (47) is the only woman in Bhupendra Patel’s newly sworn-in cabinet. She is also the only Dalit woman name in the power list of Bhupendra 2.0’s “List Of 16.” Elected as an MLA from Rajkot Rural in the recently concluded Gujarat assembly election, Babariya defeated her close rivals from Congress […]
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said on Monday that his party’s “alternative style and method” didn’t work in Gujarat, where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) offered “novel and new idea”. The former Union Minister said the Assembly election results in Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress edged the BJP out of power, has given the party a […]
One of the key takeaways from the Congress’s debacle in the Gujarat Assembly election is that it no longer has the hold over minority votes. Though Gujarat has never elected a lot of Muslim MLAs — the three who won in 2017 were the most to have entered the House since 1995 — the Congress […]
The Western Railway (WR) has begun the redevelopment work of the Somnath railway station in Gujarat. Located near the famous Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple close to Veraval town in Gir Somnath district, the railway station will be redeveloped based on the architectural design of the temple. Western Railway’s Gati Shakti unit of the Bhavnagar division is […]
Ahmedabad-born Bhupendra Patel on Monday took oath as the chief minister of Gujarat for a second straight term at a glittering event in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP chief ministers and leaders. Sixteen ministers in Patel’s government were also sworn-in on Monday, including Kanu Desai, Balwantsinh Rajput, and Hrishikesh Patel. […]
One of the most telling images to have emerged out of the Gujarat elections involved Narendra and Bhupendra. It was a typical Narendra Modi roadshow before the rally. The flamboyant prime minister was the centre of attraction even as crowds lined up on both sides of the road, showering him with petals. The equally enthusiastic […]
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, lands at Ahmedabad’s airport to take part in Gujarat’s CM-designate Bhupendra Patel’s oath-taking ceremony. Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai too came to Gujarat and said “It will be repeat Gujarat (in Karnataka). Gujarat’s victory sends a message to all state governments that if you do development works then pro-incumbency […]
In the year of the birth centenary of Swami Maharaj, the most revered saint of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a big festival is going to be held in Pramukhswami Nagar built at Sardar Patel Ring Road in Ahmedabad city. The “Pramukh Swami Maharaj Centenary Festival” is scheduled to be inaugurated on December 14 at the hands […]
Janak Patel was born in the Indian city of Navsari and had a deep passion for his nation and culture. He was fond of the traditional Gujarati dance style known as Garba, which has its roots in Gujarat, Patel’s native state. Patel moved to the UK after completing his education and stayed there for ten […]
Bhupendra Patel, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be sworn in as Gujarat’s chief minister for a second consecutive time today. At 2:00 pm, Governor Acharya Devvrat will swear him in as the 18th Chief Minister at the Helipad Ground close to the new Secretariat in Gandhinagar. On September 13, 2021, Patel […]
Saffron awashed Gujarat will be stamped saffron at chief minister elect Bhupendra Patel’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday, Dec 12. PM Modi is expected to arrive later tonight at Ahmedabad and will retire for the day at Gandhinagar Raj Bhavan. MHA Amit Shah and chief ministers of other BJP-ruled states are also expected to be […]
Even before the oath taking ceremony on Monday, Visvadar’s winning AAP MLA Bhupat Bhayani, is all set to deflect to the BJP. The Sunday first half happenings are a significant precursor to a possible “Operation Lotus” underway. “I am here at Gandhinagar for some personal work,” he retirted to scribes who caught him at the […]
Gujarat Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 182 winning candidates in the Gujarat 2022 Assembly Elections. This time, 22% winning candidates have criminal cases registered against them, 16% candidates have serious criminal cases (rape, murder etc) and 83% candidates are crorepati candidates. One of the most […]
It was a busy weekend at Kamalam, the Gujarat BJP’s state office at Gandhinagar. Not long ago, in Septemebr 2021, Bhupendra Patel was little known here as an MLA from Ghatlodia who was to replace Vijay Rupani as the CM. After the historic win in 2022 Assembly polls, Patel is the man all are toeing. […]
The natives of the West Zone and South Zone are able to undergo less water supply on Sunday. The Jaspur and Kotarpur water treatment plants have decreased the fresh water supply due to the ongoing renovation of the Narmada Canal from these water plants fulfilling the need for raw water. The water is becoming more […]
BJP’s record sweep of 156 seats is set to face its first trial. The new BJP government under CM Bhupendra Patel will have to walk a tightrope where it comes equilibrium between regions, castes, age and competence. Here’s a quick list of some probables in the seventh BJP government in Gujarat. Harsh Sanghavi: An MLA […]
