News for 'Gujarat Assembly'

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Social unrest, SC order: What led to Emergency in 1975

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Amid this unrest came the verdict of the Allahabad high court on June 12, 1975 that found Gandhi guilty over discrepancies in the electoral campaign, which led to the Emergency on the night of June 25.

EC cites Morbi tragedy among reasons to delay Gujarat poll announcement

EC cites Morbi tragedy among reasons to delay Gujarat poll announcement

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Thursday said that there were 'multiple factors' leading to the delay in the announcement of the Gujarat assembly polls, adding that the recent Morbi bridge collapse tragedy was one of them.

BJP 'using' CAA with eye on Gujarat polls: Mamata

BJP 'using' CAA with eye on Gujarat polls: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Mamata asserted that she will never allow the implementation of CAA in West Bengal.

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

As many as 833 candidates are in the fray across 93 constituencies which will go to polls on December 5. Votes will be counted on December 8.

Gujarat court issues arrest warrant against Hardik Patel

Gujarat court issues arrest warrant against Hardik Patel

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Patel had made a political speech in violation of a government order at a village in the district ahead of the 2017 Gujarat assembly elections.

Gujarat BJP leader booked for attacking tribal Congress MLA

Gujarat BJP leader booked for attacking tribal Congress MLA

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The incident took place on Saturday evening and a first information report (FIR) was registered at Khergam police station in the wee hours of Sunday in which Patel accused local BJP leader Babu Ahir, who is the district panchayat president, and his supporters of attacking him after being upset over a song sung in Patel's support at a garba event.

TN sets up panel headed by SC ex-judge on state autonomy

TN sets up panel headed by SC ex-judge on state autonomy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced the formation of a panel headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to study the relationship between the Union and state governments and ensure state autonomy. The panel, which will submit its interim report in January 2026 and its final report in two years, will examine the transfer of subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List, citing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as an example of a subject outside state purview.

'Lucky To Play In Biggest Stadium In The World'

'Lucky To Play In Biggest Stadium In The World'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'One of the best aspects of the IPL is that every day, a new player emerges as a star.'

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

He said the people of Gujarat do not love him, state AAP president Gopal Italia or chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi but extending support because they feel AAP can resolve their issues

Gujarat polls: 330 candidates face criminal cases, AAP tops list, says report

Gujarat polls: 330 candidates face criminal cases, AAP tops list, says report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party tops the list with 61 such candidates.

Gujarat polls: AAP's CM candidate to contest from this seat

Gujarat polls: AAP's CM candidate to contest from this seat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

AAP's Gujarat chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi will contest the next month's assembly elections from Khambhalia seat in his home district of Devbhumi Dwarka, the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal announced.

What Courts Gave Stalin From One Hand Took Away With Another

What Courts Gave Stalin From One Hand Took Away With Another

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

In more than one way, it's a setback for the DMK and Chief Minister Stalin in political terms. The electoral fall-out, if any, will have to wait until the next summer, only when assembly elections are due in the state, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'I don't know whether the top Gujarati leaders of Indian politics (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah) in Delhi realise that the narrative of HindiHinduHindustan will eventually destroy their own language too.'

'Gujarat has set stage for Modi's return in 2024'

'Gujarat has set stage for Modi's return in 2024'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'For Modi, it's not just winning, but winning with style.'

Will You Get Such An Increment This Year?

Will You Get Such An Increment This Year?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The revised salaries of MPs are significantly lower than the salaries drawn by top bureaucrats in the country.

Buzz grows as Raj, Uddhav hint at political reunion

Buzz grows as Raj, Uddhav hint at political reunion

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

MNS leader Raj Thackeray has sparked speculation about a potential political rapprochement with his estranged cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, suggesting their past differences are "trivial" and uniting for the greater good of "Marathi manoos" is not a difficult task. The comments come amid a political landscape in Maharashtra where the Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a tough battle to retain its stronghold in Mumbai in upcoming civic polls, with competition from the Shinde-led Sena and BJP.

Politicians strategise as Gujarat election dates run into wedding season

Politicians strategise as Gujarat election dates run into wedding season

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The Gujarat assembly election dates next month coincide with the marriage season, when a large number of people are likely to remain busy planning and participating in such events, wedding planners have said.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls: Kejriwal

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Addressing a press conference ahead of the inauguration of the AAP office, Kejriwal said the AAP was a credible alternative to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Partyu and the opposition, Congress, in Gujarat.

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The appointment of Mo Bobat and Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik into the coaching staff changed the template, and it reflected in RCB's approach in the auction room in 2024.

26 assembly bypolls in 13 states to be held along with LS poll

26 assembly bypolls in 13 states to be held along with LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Bypolls are due in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Yogi Joins MoSha on Gujarat Poll Trail

Yogi Joins MoSha on Gujarat Poll Trail

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the final day of campaigning before Thursday's first phase of the Gujarat assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded an array of leaders to canvass votes for the party that has ruled the state since 1995.

Congress claims 'unusually high voting' in 2nd phase Gujarat polls

Congress claims 'unusually high voting' in 2nd phase Gujarat polls

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The party claimed 16 lakh votes were polled in the last one hour of polling on December 5.

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Congress also claimed that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was the "B-team" of the BJP in Gujarat.

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Of the 788 candidates contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, 211 are 'crorepatis', with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accounting for 79 such nominees, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report on Thursday.

Jolt for Cong as Rajya Sabha MP Naran Rathwa joins BJP

Jolt for Cong as Rajya Sabha MP Naran Rathwa joins BJP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Rathwa was a Minister of State for Railways in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2004, and lost to BJP candidate Ramsinh Rathwa in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.

Tata Projects constructing world's largest back-end semiconductor unit at Sanand

Tata Projects constructing world's largest back-end semiconductor unit at Sanand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Tata Projects on Tuesday said the construction of the US-based chip company Micron Technology's semiconductor assembly and test facility at Sanand near Ahmedabad is going on in full swing. The facility is coming up in nearly 50 acres of area at Sanand industrial area and the construction began in July last year.

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

IRB jawan on Gujarat poll duty shoots dead 2 colleagues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

These jawans belong to Manipur SAP Company, IRB, a Gujarat Police release said in the night.

BJP, Congress field dynasts in over 20 seats in Gujarat

BJP, Congress field dynasts in over 20 seats in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The ruling BJP and opposition Congress have together fielded sons of sitting and former MLAs in at least 20 of the total 182 constituencies.

Jignesh Mevani says he is not in race for CM post in Gujarat polls

Jignesh Mevani says he is not in race for CM post in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Mevani claimed that Patidar community leader Hardik Patel's resignation from the Congress did not create much impact for the party.

Amid buzz of joining BJP, Gujarat AAP MLAs meet Kejriwal

Amid buzz of joining BJP, Gujarat AAP MLAs meet Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Party MLA Bhupat Bhayani, who had initially hinted that he may go with the BJP to 'resolve several key issues' of his constituency but later set aside all speculations, saying he was not unhappy with the AAP, was also present during the meeting.

Nana Patole replaced, Maharashtra Cong gets new chief

Nana Patole replaced, Maharashtra Cong gets new chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Former MLA Harshwardhan Sapkal has been appointed as the new president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), tasked with reviving the party in the state after its crushing defeat in the last year's assembly polls. Sapkal, a veteran politician, replaces Nana Patole, who held the position since 2021. The Congress aims to rebuild its base and prepare for upcoming local body polls, including those in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Nagpur. The party will also need to work with its allies, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), to strengthen the opposition against the ruling BJP-led alliance.

Will TN Governor Ravi Quit After Stinging SC Rebuke?

Will TN Governor Ravi Quit After Stinging SC Rebuke?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Unless Governor Ravi or the Union of India moves in appeal, seeking a hearing by a constitutional Bench, this is where it all will have to end, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prez signs Gujarat bill giving police power to take action against protesters

Prez signs Gujarat bill giving police power to take action against protesters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The bill seeks to make any violation of prohibitory orders issued under Section 144 CrPC a cognisable offence under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant).

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Banking on the Budget's tax relief, the BJP seeks to energise Delhi's middle class; the AAP is doing its bit too. But will their outreach mobilise this politically crucial yet disengaged electorate?

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

As Gujarat is all set to vote for the first phase of the assembly elections, Jambur, India's mini African village will vote in its special tribal booth for the first time.