Gujarat
Stalin extends support to Rahul after his conviction in defamation case
The court convicted him under Section 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) of the IPC. As per the prosecution, Rahul while addressing a public meeting in Karnataka asked, "Why do all the thieves have Modi as their names. Whether it is Nirav Modi or Lalit Modi or Narendra Modi." BJP legislator from Gujarat.
Speculation about MP BJP adopting Gujarat model gathers wind in election year
Reliable sources in the Madhya Pradesh BJP said that what experiments will take place is still unclear as the decisions will be taken by the Central leadership -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- but some major changes are expected. "Whether the ministers and some sitting MLAs will be given tickets for the next election or not, is a different issue. It happens in every election in all political parties, but that will not change the atmosphere. A major reshuffle is likely to take place at the top level of the sangathan (party)
After big win in tribal Gujarat, BJP pushes major employment plan
In principle the government has decided to set up industrial estates for Micro, Small, Medium units in talukas that are declared tribal talukas. The aim is to create employment in the tribal belt and also encourage entrepreneurship among the tribals, said Dr Kuber Dindor, Tribal Development Minister. Out of the eight, two tribal parks are coming up in Chhotaudepur and Dahod district.
After massive mandate, Gujarat's BJP-led govt eyes $1 tn economy by 2030
The first step in this direction was taken by the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel government by deciding to start a 'Felicitation Desk' for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to make their task easier in getting permission from various departments.
Shankar Chaudhary elected Gujarat Assembly Speaker unanimously
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel moved a motion to elect Chaudhary as the Speaker, which was seconded by Parliamentary Affairs minister Rishikesh Patel and put for vote. The Congress supported the motion and he was elected unanimously. Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai moved motion to elect Jethabhai Bharwad as Deputy Speaker, it was seconded by Parliamentary Affairs minister Rishkesh Patel and put for vote.
What worked for BJP's Gujarat landslide? Modi magic and AAP factor
This time the BJP improved its tally in Junagadh district by one seat. It won three seats -- Junagadh, Keshod and Mangrol -- while one each was won by the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, Manavadar and Visavadar respectively. In 2017, the BJP had won just two seats, Keshod and Manavadar, whereas the Congress had won the rest, Junagad, Mangrol and Visavadar.
BJP 'keen' for patch up between OPS and EPS in TN
Panneerselvam, a former Chief Minister, is in political wilderness after his expulsion from the AIADMK, and the rival group of present interim general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has gained an upperhand. However, OPS has a huge strength in his fiefdom of South Tamil Nadu and his Thevar community, who have been an ardent vote bank for the AIADMK.
Gujarat formula leaves Rajasthan BJP veterans worried
The reason is that many veteran leaders in Gujarat were asked to sit at home while freshers were given a chance to contest elections. The formula produced stunning results, giving the biggest ever victory to the saffron party in the state. The discussions in the political circles in Rajasthan are now centred around this Gujarat formula and many senior leaders are seen discussing this in hushed tones.
Pressure on Delhi Cong chief to quit after BJP counterpart steps down
Chaudhary has not indicated that he will quit, defending himself by noting that vote percentage of the party has increased, but now senior leaders are talking about responsibility and accountability in both Delhi and Gujarat. The party's Gujarat in charge Raghu Sharma has already sent his resignation to party President Mallikarjun Kharge.
Without Ahmed Patel Congress loses sheen in Gujarat, blames AAP and AIMIM
Congress leaders are privately admitting that without Ahmed Patel the Congress has suffered a lot as he had managed the Congress show in the state and the party was not in such a humiliating position. However, many leaders in the past have blamed Patel for the Congress's weak performance in Gujarat in post 2002 elections.
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