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As summer temperatures soar, a sense of lethargy seems to be taking hold, with many people choosing to stay indoors to escape the scorching heat. This trend was evident in yesterday’s voter turnout, which suggests that the heatwave conditions may have deterred some from exercising their democratic right. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted […]
Gujarat recorded an estimated 55.22 percent turnout, till 5 p.m., on 25 Lok Sabha seats, voting for which was held on Tuesday. The final figures are expected by midnight, the state election commission said. The BJP is aiming for a hat-trick in its model state. It had won all the seats in the 2014 and […]
At the close of polling day today, Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil thanked the Gujaratis for their love, support and idealism. While conveying gratitude, the Congress said that the voters do seem to have used the election for change and justice. State Congress President said to have a feeling that the people of Gujarat have […]
Valsad in South Gujarat is a parliamentary constituency that is known for one particular reason. Whichever political party wins Valsad Loksabha election gets to rule India. Ever since the first parliamentary election of India, it has been observed that Valsad is the bellwether seat of India. Today on Tuesday, Valsad in Gujarat polled the highest voting […]
The call from the Bharatiya Janata Party came four days after Chatir Vasava won the assembly election on an Aam Aadmi Party ticket. “I was at our Kul Devi’s temple and was offering my gratitude when their leader called me,” Vasava recalled. One of the five winning AAP candidates in the 2022 Gujarat assembly elections, […]
Twenty Six constituencies of Gujarat go to poll today on 7th May in the third phase of 2024 Parliamentary elections. NDA constituent BJP has fielded their candidates on all 26 seats, whereas INDIA partners Indian National Congress and Aam Admi Party have fielded 24 and 2 candidates respectively. Interestingly, out of 52 candidates from two […]
The emotional bonding of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his mother late Hiraba is well documented over the years. Narendra Modi who left home at an early age, firstly for spiritual pursuit and then as fate would have it in the service of the nation, remained a devoted son to his mother. The media glare […]
Municipal Transport Service in Ahmedabad has announced a free bus ride on May 7 during the polling hours. The free bus ride will be for anyone who shows a photocopy of the voter ID card or voters’ slip. Those wanting to avail the facility can also show the inked finger. The decision has been taken […]
Three schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, received bomb threats via email on Monday, May 6, according to local police. The authorities are currently investigating the matter. This incident comes on the heels of a similar situation in Delhi and Noida on May 1, where several schools received bomb-threat emails. The threats caused widespread panic among school […]
Ahmedabad, the biggest city and economic capital of Gujarat is highly disappointing when it comes to perform a citizen’s basic duty – to reach a polling booth and caste vote on polling day. During last three elections held in the state, the polling percetage has remained below 63%. When the state goes to polls on […]
Gujarat goes to polls in third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on 7th May. Out of the 25 seats where elections are to be held, 8 seats fall under Saurashtra and Kutch region. The trend of selecting the candidate based on the caste and community calculations, by every party, has not stopped even this […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in an election rally in Gujarat’s Bodeli on May 4, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his frequent changes in constituencies due to fear of electoral defeat. “The problem is not with the constituencies, but with Rahul Gandhi himself. He will face defeat wherever he goes,” Shah asserted. Gandhi recently […]
The Congress party has not fielded a single Muslim candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat. The Bharuch Lok Sabha seat, which traditionally saw a Muslim candidate from Congress, has been allocated to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as part of the seat-sharing agreement among the opposition INDIA bloc constituents. Among national parties, […]
Surat police arrested a man on Saturday for allegedly planning to assassinate the leader of a Hindu organisation and threatening several prominent figures, including the chief editor of Sudarshan television channel, BJP’s Telangana MLA Raja Singh and the party’s former spokesperson Nupur Sharma. The accused is believed to have been working in collusion with handlers […]
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed six public meetings, covering 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in Gujarat, on May 1 and 2 and as always tried to explain to the electorate that voting for the BJP candidate would mean a vote to him, he ensured that he kept away controversial candidates from anywhere near him. […]
AirAsia launched its maiden direct flight from Ahmedabad to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, to boost India-Malaysia air connectivity. The flight, designated as AK90, will operate four times a week. Departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport at 11:15 PM, the flight is scheduled to land at Kuala Lumpur Terminal 2 at 7:15 AM, with […]
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised BJP in a press conference on May 3, held at Ahmedabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, for allegedly providing a safe haven for leaders embroiled in corruption scandals. He sarcastically referred to the BJP as a ‘washing machine’ that cleanses corrupt individuals. Kharge expressed his disappointment with the Modi government, stating […]
Serious allegations of fraud and professional misconduct has been levelled against Dr. Hiren Mashru a paediatrician running Nihit Babycare Hospital at Rajkot in Gujarat. Shocking details have emerged wherein the unscrupulous doctor is alleged to have tricked the Government’s Ayushman Scheme to his benefit by willfully misdiagnosing the newborns and extracting huge sum of money. […]
During his visit to Gujarat, PM Modi praised the Kshatriya community for its sacrifices and paid a visit to Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence. The scion of the Jamnagar royal family holds a significant place in the region’s history and within the community.. PM Modi’s visit holds political significance as it occurred just ahead […]
The Congress Party launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 1, alleging that the much-touted “Gujarat Model” has failed to deliver justice to the people of Gujarat. The party also raised concerns about Gujarat becoming the epicentre of paper leaks in India. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh posed a series of […]
