Gujarat elections: Vijay Rupani, Nitin Patel among top four BJP leaders exit poll fray
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat elections: Vijay Rupani, Nitin Patel among top four BJP leaders exit poll fray

Firstpost  

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling BJP, on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next month’s Assembly elections. Rajkot: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling BJP, on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next month’s Assembly elections. Two other senior BJP leaders, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and Pradeepsinh Jadeja - who were ministers in the Rupani cabinet - also announced they will not seek tickets for the polls to be held on 1 and 5 December. “These four senior leaders of our party have written separate letters to state unit party president C R Paatil, saying they do not want to fight the upcoming elections,” Gujarat BJP spokesperson Yamal Vyas said.

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Why are Congress leaders refusing to contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat?
9 months ago

Why are Congress leaders refusing to contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat?

India Today  

The Congress has not won a single of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat in the last decade, but its leaders have never refused to contest elections. Also, the party’s Ahmedabad East candidate Rohan Gupta quit days after the Congress announced his candidature. Solanki and Thakor, both former presidents of the party’s state unit, have however affirmed their commitment …

Gujarat: Former Congress MLA Chirag Patel joins BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat: Former Congress MLA Chirag Patel joins BJP

India TV News  

Gujarat news: Former Congress MLA Chirag Patel joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat today in the presence of state BJP chief CR Paatil. Patel, a first-time MLA from Khambat seat in Anand district, resigned as a member of the state assembly on December 14, 2023 after citing disappointment with the working style of the Congress leadership and alleging …

No coordination among BJP leaders in Nirmal district to activate party on poll eve
1 year, 7 months ago

No coordination among BJP leaders in Nirmal district to activate party on poll eve

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: A lack of coordination is evident among the BJP leaders in Nirmal district even as the assembly elections are nearing in Telangana state. Apala Ganesh was not seen at a party meeting held in Soan mandal headquarters where Aleti Maheshwar and Ravula Ramnath, Ayyannagari Bhumaiah, BJP Nirmal district charge Mahesh and others were present on May 24. BJP leaders …

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM; PM Modi attends ceremony
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM; PM Modi attends ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

GANDHINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhupendra Patel on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term in Gandhinagar in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat. In the …

Gujarat CM oath-taking highlights: Bhupendra Patel, 16 ministers take oath
2 years ago

Gujarat CM oath-taking highlights: Bhupendra Patel, 16 ministers take oath

Hindustan Times  

Patel will be assisted by a cabinet of ministers of whom at least 17 will be sworn in today BJP leader Bhupendra Patel took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term in Gandhinagar on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries. The ceremony is being …

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat chief minister on 12 December; PM Modi to attend ceremony
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat chief minister on 12 December; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Firstpost  

In the just-concluded Gujarat Assembly elections, counting for which was held on December 8, the BJP won a seventh straight term by winning record 156 seats in the 182-member House. The Congress won 17 constituencies and AAP 5 Ahmedabad: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhupendra Patel will take oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term in …

'No Unnecessary Controversies, Steady Hand': Why Bhupendra Patel Remains BJP's Gujarat Choice
2 years ago

'No Unnecessary Controversies, Steady Hand': Why Bhupendra Patel Remains BJP's Gujarat Choice

News 18  

Bhupendra Patel is all set to be sworn in as the new Gujarat chief minister, to continue another BJP term after the saffron party’s resounding success in the state. This was reflected in the February local body elections, where, despite the BJP winning almost all of the bodies, the Aam Aadmi Party stormed into Surat, home to state party chief …

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister on December 12
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister on December 12

The Hindu  

Bhupendra Patel will continue as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term with the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs electing him as the leader of the legislative party during a meeting in Gandhinagar on December 10, 2022. “The newly-elected MLAs met where the proposal to name Bhupendra Patel as the Chief Minister of Gujarat was unanimously approved,” …

5 things to know about Bhupendra Patel, set to be Gujarat CM for 2nd term
2 years ago

5 things to know about Bhupendra Patel, set to be Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Hindustan Times  

When Bhupendra Patel's name was announced as a replacement for Vijay Rupani in 2021, it came as a surprise to party leaders as well. The party under Bhupen Patel's leadership won 156 seats which secured a straight second term for Bhupendra Patel as the chief minister. Bhupendra Patel who was a surprise replacement of Vijay Rupani is now headed for …

Bhupendra Patel to continue as Gujarat Chief Minister for second term
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to continue as Gujarat Chief Minister for second term

Deccan Chronicle  

Gandhinagar: Bhupendra Patel will continue as the chief minister of Gujarat for a second straight term with the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs electing him as the leader of the legislative party during a meeting here on Saturday. "The newly-elected MLAs met today at 'Kamalam,' where the proposal to name Bhupendra Patel as the chief minister of Gujarat was unanimously …

Hardik Patel - from Cong to BJP and now Guj MLA. On becoming minister, he says..
2 years ago

Hardik Patel - from Cong to BJP and now Guj MLA. On becoming minister, he says..

Hindustan Times  

Newly-elected Gujarat BJP MLA Hardik Patel on Saturday declared himself delighted with the party's record win in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly election and was 'politically correct' when pressed on a possible cabinet berth in the Bhupendra Patel 2.0 government. Full Coverage | 2022 Gujarat Assembly election Patel made his debut from the Viramgam seat and beat the Congress' Bharwad Bhikhabhai …

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Big wins for BJP's Bhupendra Patel, Hardik Patel; no luck for AAP's Isudan Gadhvi
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Big wins for BJP's Bhupendra Patel, Hardik Patel; no luck for AAP's Isudan Gadhvi

Firstpost  

The heavyweights in the fray in Gujarat included Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, BJP’s Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor, Congress’ Jignesh Mevani and AAP’s Isudan Gadhvi and Gopal Italia. Catch all the live updates from the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh counting Bhupendra Patel BJP’s incumbent chief minister Bhupendra Patel won big from Ghatlodia, the urban constituency in Ahmedabad city. In the …

Gujarat Election Results 2022: BJP sweeps Modi's state; people celebrate | PHOTOS
2 years ago

Gujarat Election Results 2022: BJP sweeps Modi's state; people celebrate | PHOTOS

India TV News  

Image Source : AP Photo/Ajit Solanki 1/7 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, left and Bharatiya Janata Party state President C R Patil, celebrate the lead for the party in Gujarat state elections in Gandhinagar, India, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Image Source : AP Photo/Ajit Solanki 2/7 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, left and Bharatiya Janata Party state President C R …

Ghatlodia Election Results 2022: CM Bhupendra Patel records easy second consecutive victory
2 years ago

Ghatlodia Election Results 2022: CM Bhupendra Patel records easy second consecutive victory

India TV News  

Ghatlodia Election Results 2022: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has registered an easy victory on Ghatlodia seat of Gujarat Assembly. Located in Ahmedabad region, Ghatlodia is one of VIP assembly constituencies as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party had fielded Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel from here. In 2017, Bhupendra Patel defeated Congress candidate Shashikant Bhurabhai by a margin of 1 lakh …

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Five mega fights to look out for in Phase 2
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Five mega fights to look out for in Phase 2

Firstpost  

As many as 833 candidates from 61 parties are in the fray in the second phase of the Gujarat elections whose fate will be decided by over 2.51 crore electorates Ahmedabad: The polling in the second and final phase is being conducted for 93 Assembly constituencies across 14 districts of north and central Gujarat. Here are the mega clashes in …

Bhupendra Patel, Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and more… The big names in Phase 2 of Gujarat polls
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel, Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and more… The big names in Phase 2 of Gujarat polls

Firstpost  

Big names from the BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and others will be testing political waters today, as Gujarat votes in the second phase of elections. Other celebrity voters will be Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel, Aam Aadmi Party’s chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi, Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor and cricketers Irfan Pathan, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya. The second …

Gujarat Assembly elections | Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark on PM Modi draws BJP and Congress leaders into verbal brawl
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark on PM Modi draws BJP and Congress leaders into verbal brawl

The Hindu  

The last day of campaigning for the first phase of assembly polls in Gujarat saw the top leaders of the BJP and the Congress exchanging barbs, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a Ravan, a comparison that drew sharp reactions from BJP leaders. His remarks about Mr. Modi prompted sharp criticism from the ruling party’s leaders …

Gujarat Assembly election: High-decibel campaign for first phase of voting ends; how poll battle shaped up
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly election: High-decibel campaign for first phase of voting ends; how poll battle shaped up

India TV News  

Gujarat Assembly election: High-decibel campaign for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections ended at 5 pm on Tuesday. Among notable candidates in the first phase is Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi, who is contesting from Khambhalia in Devbhumi Dwarka district. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP's campaign for the first phase while Union Home …

Gujarat Assembly elections | Kutiyana’s muscleman MLA fights to retain his stronghold
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | Kutiyana’s muscleman MLA fights to retain his stronghold

The Hindu  

‘Kaam boleche’ blares the loudspeaker atop an SUV as it leads the motorcade of strongman and two-time lawmaker, Kandhal Jadeja, into Teri village of Porbandar district. Son of late Santokben Jadeja, whose underworld activities inspired the Hindi movie Godmother, Kandhal bhai, as he is popularly known, managed to win twice as a Nationalist Congress Party candidate. For any public work, …

Gujarat Assembly polls | The long shadow of Nitin Patel over the contest in Mehsana
2 years ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | The long shadow of Nitin Patel over the contest in Mehsana

The Hindu  

In Dhandhusan village of Mehsana Assembly constituency a campaign meeting has the local BJP candidate, Mukesh Patel, in full flow about why people should vote for him, and one of the chief reasons cited is that he has been handpicked by outgoing MLA Nitin Patel as his own replacement. This assertion attests to the long shadow cast by former Deputy …

Gujarat Assembly elections | With two Opposition firebrands of 2017 now in BJP camp, election loses its spark
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | With two Opposition firebrands of 2017 now in BJP camp, election loses its spark

The Hindu  

A week is a long time in politics, and five years can be a millennia, if one goes by the trajectory of at least two out of the three main players of the opposition line up in Gujarat in the 2017 polls — Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor — with the third, Jignesh Mevani holding on to the opposition plank …

Gujarat Elections 2022: BJP suspends 12 rebels fighting as independents; 6-time MLA among them
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Elections 2022: BJP suspends 12 rebels fighting as independents; 6-time MLA among them

India TV News  

Highlights BJP suspended 12 party leaders, including 6-term MLA Madhu Shrivastav ahead of polls Development came days after seven BJP leaders were suspended for filing nominations as independents Gujarat elections will be held on December 1 and 5, results on Dec 8 Gujarat Elections 2022: Cracking the whip, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat on Tuesday suspended 12 party …

Gujarat Assembly elections | BJP suspends 7 leaders for filing nominations as independents after being denied tickets
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | BJP suspends 7 leaders for filing nominations as independents after being denied tickets

The Hindu  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat on Sunday suspended seven party leaders, including two former MLAs, for filing nominations as independent candidates for the upcoming State Assembly elections after they were denied tickets. The party suspended former MLAs Arvind Ladani, who had won from Keshod constituency in 2012, and Harshad Vasava from the Scheduled Tribe-reserved seat of Nandod, after …

Gujarat Assembly elections: PM Modi to lead BJP's campaign as party eyeing record 7th term in poll-bound state
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections: PM Modi to lead BJP's campaign as party eyeing record 7th term in poll-bound state

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi is scheduled to hold around 25 rallies in the poll-bound state He will start his three-day campaign from Valsad on November 19 Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda also likely to address more than 15 rallies Gujarat Assembly elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lead the election campaign in Gujarat ahead …

'If BJP gets majority…': BJP reveals its Gujarat CM face
2 years, 1 month ago

'If BJP gets majority…': BJP reveals its Gujarat CM face

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said Bhupendra Patel will remain the chief minister of Gujarat if the BJP secures a majority in next month's Assembly elections, senior party leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah's statement made it clear that Patel is the chief ministerial candidate of the BJP, which is eyeing the seventh consecutive term in the …

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP, Congress change one candidate each
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP, Congress change one candidate each

The Hindu  

Ahead of next month's Gujarat Assembly elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the Opposition Congress have changed one candidate each — in Wadhwan and Botad seats respectively — in the Saurashtra region. Unhappy over the ticket distribution, Manhar Patel reportedly rushed to meet senior Congress observer for Gujarat polls Ashok Gehlot and tried to convince him and …

Gujarat polls: 'Unhappy' over Vijapur candidate, BJP leaders meet senior leadership
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat polls: 'Unhappy' over Vijapur candidate, BJP leaders meet senior leadership

India Today  

Ahead of the upcoming Gujarat Assembly election, dissent has been brewing in the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the fielding of candidate for the Vijapur seat, sources told India Today. According to sources, several party leaders have objected to the nomination of Ramanbhai Patel as the BJP’s candidate for Vijapur Assembly seat for the December polls. Suresh …

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces protests, rebellion as senior leaders denied tickets
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces protests, rebellion as senior leaders denied tickets

The Hindu  

The ruling party, BJP, in Gujarat, is grappling to pacify rebels in over a dozen seats as the party is bringing in new faces to replace old guards. The party’s exercise to bring in new faces and also rope in a large number of Congress turncoats has riled its own cadres and leaders who have held protests in their local …

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents

News 18  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after being denied tickets by the BJP for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA and the party’s known tribal face Harshad Vasava already …

Gujarat Assembly elections: BJP faces rebellion as 5 disgruntled leaders threaten to contest as independents
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections: BJP faces rebellion as 5 disgruntled leaders threaten to contest as independents

India TV News  

Gujarat Assembly elections: After being denied tickets for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections, several BJP leaders in the state have turned rebels and threatened to contest as independents. While some of these disgruntled leaders have stated that they will consult their supporters before taking any further action, former BJP MLA and the party's well-known tribal face Harshad Vasava already filed …

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents

The Hindu  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after they were denied tickets by the party for the two-phase Gujarat Assembly elections to be held on December 1 and 5. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA …

Gujarat Assembly polls: Several Congress turncoat MLAs, Hardik Patel get BJP ticket
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls: Several Congress turncoat MLAs, Hardik Patel get BJP ticket

Deccan Chronicle  

AHMEDABAD: A number of former Congress MLAs in Gujarat, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning as legislators in the last five years, have been given an opportunity by the ruling party to fight the upcoming state Assembly polls. Apart from former Congress working president and prominent Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who quit the opposition party in May this …

Gujarat Election 2022 BJP Candidates List Released Check BJP Candidate Full Name List
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Election 2022 BJP Candidates List Released Check BJP Candidate Full Name List

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced its candidates for 160 constituencies in the upcoming Gujarat Election. The prominent names announced include Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, former Morbi MLA Kantilal Amrutya, Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja, and Hardik Patel. The list comes after a meeting of the BJP central election committee held on Wednesday to finalise the …

Gujarat assembly elections: Hardik Patel, Ravindra Jadeja's wife among top BJP candidates in fray
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat assembly elections: Hardik Patel, Ravindra Jadeja's wife among top BJP candidates in fray

India TV News  

Gujarat assembly polls: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday released its list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The prominent names in the list include chief minister Bhupendra Patel, cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja, Hardik Patel and former Morbi MLA Kantilal Amrutya. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja will contest from the Jamnagar Uttam constituency, …

Gujarat election: Morbi MLA Brijesh Merja among 5 ministers denied ticket in BJP's 1st list of candidates
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat election: Morbi MLA Brijesh Merja among 5 ministers denied ticket in BJP's 1st list of candidates

India TV News  

Gujarat assembly election 2022: Five Gujarat ministers including the MLA from Morbi are among 38 sitting BJP members of the Assembly who have been denied tickets by the party for the upcoming state elections. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Brijesh Merja, the legislator from Morbi where a bridge collapse incident last month claimed 135 lives, is among those …

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, his former Cabinet ministers opt out of state polls
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, his former Cabinet ministers opt out of state polls

India Today  

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and former Deputy CM Nitin Patel will not contest the Gujarat Vidhansabha elections. * More from IndiaToday.in's Election 2022 coverage: Gujarat assembly polls 2022 | Himachal Pradesh assembly polls 2022 | Full coverage Senior BJP MLA Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said that he will not contest the elections either. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair …

Win-tage Gujarat: Vijay Rupani, Chudasama Opt Out; At Least 20 BJP MLAs May Not Get Tickets
2 years, 1 month ago

Win-tage Gujarat: Vijay Rupani, Chudasama Opt Out; At Least 20 BJP MLAs May Not Get Tickets

News 18  

Ahead of the Gujarat elections, former chief minister Vijay Rupani has written to the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership stating he won’t contest this time, while senior BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, too, has announced that he won’t contest the polls, according to party sources. The party’s top leaders, including chief minister Bhupendra Patel and state president C R Patil, Ratnakar, general …

Gujarat Election 2022: Former CM Vijay Rupani, his former Deputy Nitin Patel, other BJP leaders to not contest
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Election 2022: Former CM Vijay Rupani, his former Deputy Nitin Patel, other BJP leaders to not contest

India TV News  

Gujarat Assembly Election 2022: In a surprise development ahead of first list of BJP candidates release on Wednesday, several senior saffron party leaders, including former chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel announced that they will not contest the poll. I do not voluntarily wish to contest in the next assembly elections 2022,” said Pradipsinh Jadeja, BJP BJP …

What elections in Gujarat mean
2 years, 1 month ago

What elections in Gujarat mean

Hindustan Times  

By some distance, Gujarat is the safest state in India for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah has not voted for any other party for 24 years and it is on the promise of replicating the Gujarat development model that the BJP swept to power in the 2014 national …

Gujarat set for 3-cornered electoral fight as ECI announces poll dates
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat set for 3-cornered electoral fight as ECI announces poll dates

Hindustan Times  

Gujarat is set for a three-cornered electoral fight with the Aam Aadmi Party looking to make inroads into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah’s home state, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power for around three decades with Congress as its main rival. AAP took out tricolour marches in 30 of Gujarat’s 33 districts …

Maharashtra By-Elections: BJP's Murji Patel files nomination for Andheri East Assembly bypoll
2 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra By-Elections: BJP's Murji Patel files nomination for Andheri East Assembly bypoll

India TV News  

Maharashtra By-Elections: The Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murji Patel filed nomination papers on Friday for the November 3 Andheri East Assembly by-election. He is the joint candidate of the BJP and the Shiv Sena faction headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Patel had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Assembly polls from the same seat against Shiv Sena's Ramesh Latke, whose …

Hardik Patel, Gujarat Congress working president, resigns from party ahead of Assembly polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Hardik Patel, Gujarat Congress working president, resigns from party ahead of Assembly polls

India TV News  

Highlights Hardik Patel resigned from Congress days after Rahul Gandhi's Gujarat visit He is considered to be an influential leader in the Patidar community Patidars, representing almost 12% of Gujarat's population, are pivot in Assembly polls Hardik Patel, Gujarat Congress working president, on Wednesday resigned from the post and as well as from the party's primary membership months before the …

It’s a Democracy, Anybody Can Contest Polls, But BJP is Confident About Winning Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s a Democracy, Anybody Can Contest Polls, But BJP is Confident About Winning Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel

News 18  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s road show in Gujarat on March 12, the BJP has sounded the poll bugle, and the party’s top leadership has already been touring the state. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel spoke to News18 on the upcoming state assembly election and pressure to outperform in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister …

Akhilesh Yadav Not to Contest Next UP Assembly Elections, Says 'Alliance Between SP-RLD Finalised'
3 years, 1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav Not to Contest Next UP Assembly Elections, Says 'Alliance Between SP-RLD Finalised'

News 18  

Ahead of crucial UP assembly elections, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said he will not be contesting the polls scheduled to be held early next year. Yadav, who is a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, said an alliance between SP and the Rashtriya Lok Dal for the elections has been finalised. On being asked about taking his …

Gandhinagar municipal polls first test for new CM Bhupendra Patel
3 years, 2 months ago

Gandhinagar municipal polls first test for new CM Bhupendra Patel

The Hindu  

The tripartite contest involving the BJP, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party in the civic polls in capital Gandhinagar will be the first test for the new administration headed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. A close contest Traditionally, the election for the civic body, formed in 2010, has always been a close contest between the BJP and the Congress …

Bhupendra Patel is the new Chief Minister of Gujarat
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel is the new Chief Minister of Gujarat

The Hindu  

The central high command of the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Bhupendra Patel, a senior BJP leader in Gujarat, as the State’s new Chief Minister following the surprise resignation of Vijay Rupani on September 11. The highly influential and large community has been clamouring for one of theirs to become the State’s Chief Minister and Bhupendra Patel’s appointment is being …

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as chief minister of Gujarat, team changes likely
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as chief minister of Gujarat, team changes likely

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Ahmedabad: First-time legislator Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, 59, on Monday took the oath as the 17th chief minister of Gujarat, where Assembly polls are due to be held by the end of next year. Amid speculation that deputy chief minister Nitin Patel was miffed that he had been overlooked for the CM’s post, Mr Patel rejected such talk and said …

Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets Vijay Rupani ahead of swearing-in ceremony
3 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets Vijay Rupani ahead of swearing-in ceremony

India TV News  

Gujarat's Chief Minister-designate Bhupendra Patel on Monday called on Vijay Rupani, who resigned from the top post last week, 15 months ahead of the state Assembly polls. Patel, who is scheduled to take oath as the next CM later in the day, met Rupani at the latter's official residence in Gandhinagar in the morning and held discussions on various issues, …

Bhupendra Patel, first-time MLA from Ghatlodia seat, replaces Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM; swearing-in ceremony today
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel, first-time MLA from Ghatlodia seat, replaces Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM; swearing-in ceremony today

Firstpost  

Bhupendra Patel, the MLA from Gujarat’s Ghatlodia constituency has been elected as the new chief minister of Gujarat, according to several media reports. Patel will take oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on Monday, state BJP president CR Paatil said. Patel, who was also present, told reporters that he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief J …

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