Gujarat2012 News - Page 13

The Election Commission also transferred the district collectors of Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Tapi and Dahod.

The three leaders were briefly joined by Yoga Guru Ramdev, who is touring the state for his Yoga camps.

Retired IPS officer KD Patadia also joined BJP on Wednesday.

Defending Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for criticising the Centre during his poll campaign, BJP today said had the UPA government not discriminated against Gujarat, the state would have progressed much more rapidly.

The Congress already knows the outcome of the Gujarat elections but will be desperate to hold on to its place as the second biggest party in the state.

To ensure free and fair elections in Gujarat, the Election Commission has directed the state government to transfer four Collectors and as many IPS officers with immediate effect.

In a bid to increase participation of disabled voters in Gujarat Assembly polls next month, the Election Commission has introduced Braille numbers and ballot papers besides setting up ramps at polling booths for their convenience.

Election Commission has developed a software called Electronic Roll Management System (ERMS) for the whole process of elections.

Samajwadi Party, the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh, had tested Gujarat's political waters during the 2007 Assembly polls.

Alleging widespread corruption in Gujarat under Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition Congress vowed to appoint a Lokayukta within three days if voted to power.

He also blamed Modi-led BJP government for failing to complete the Narmada canal project in time.

Baba Ramdev was given alms of Rs 2,100 and requested to leave the venue.

With Gujarat going to polls on 13 and 17 December, the uncertainty over Shah's availability during that time has become a worry for the BJP including Modi.

Ramdev made it clear that he is not going to campaign for BJP, but will support anyone who can make Congress bite the dust in the forthcoming polls.

The final call remains with the Election Commission, whose permission Gato has sought to move ahead.

BJP will announce names of candidates contesting upcoming Assembly elections after Diwali, a party leader said.

The Muslim mood is perceptibly mellower; however, both many in their community and Hindus, too, feel Modi should apologise for the riots.

The US seems to be showing signs of resuming diplomatic relations with Narendra Modi, who had been denied a visa in 2005 for failing to stop the 2002 riots.

The businessman wants Narendra Modi to get his third stint as chief minister as basic amenities developed under the BJP stalwart.

Is the Gujarat Chief Minister worried about potential dissent denting his victory in the upcoming state elections?

Convener of AMU Old Boys Association, Bihar, Raees Azam along with his group will be in Gujarat in the next three weeks.

BJP has no other leader who can challenge Patel's clout, forcing the party to scramble and look for someone who can fill the gap.

Thakur said although there are some differences with the Janata Dal-United, the overall relationship between the two parties is good.

The EC, in a letter to BJP vice-president Purshottam Rupala on Monday, communicated that it was not necessary to take action against Vastanvi.

The Election Commission (EC) today warned that it will not tolerate any activities which would disturb or vitiate the atmosphere during the Gujarat Assembly elections to be held in December.