Gujarat2012 News - Page 8

Will votes dry up for Modi in rainless Saurashtra and Kutch?

The lack of water, particularly in Saurashtra, has become a potent weapon for Modi's opponents to take on him.

Keshubhai a used cartridge: Sidhu

The former cricketer also chose the occasion to bat for Chief Minister Narendra Modi's future plans.

Cong questions Modi on Godavari basin gas exploration project

"We are merely raising some questions that arise out of a story published in Tehelka magazine," Manish Tewari said.

Is Mahatma Gandhi dead in poll bound Porbandar?

Porbandar might well be Gandhi's birthplace, but his ideals seem buried when Porbandar elect leaders who have murder cases against them and those who brandish guns at toll booths.

Cong accuses Modi of polarising voters by bringing up Ahmed Patel

Congress accused Chief Minister Narendra Modi of trying to polarise voters in Gujarat by dragging the name of Ahmed Patel in his election campaign and asked him not to interfere in the internal affairs of the party.

Decision to fight Modi in polls absolutely mine: Shweta Bhatt

Shweta's husband Sanjiv Bhatt said that his fight against Modi and her poll contest against the chief minister are two different battles.

Keshubhai's party withdraws candidate from Modi's constituency

Gujarat Parivartan Party today said it was withdrawing its candidate from Maninagar constituency, paving way for a direct contest between Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress candidate Shweta Bhatt.

Congress, Keshubhai conspiring against me: Modi

Recently, Modi challenged Congress president Sonia Gandhi to announce the name of her political secretary Ahmed Patel as the chief ministerial candidate in the state.

Modi unveils Gujarat manifesto, says 'this govt knows to get work done'

Narendra Modi focused on agriculture, health and 'youth led development' while unveiling his manifesto for the Gujarat elections, scheduled to take place on 13 and 17 December.

Who will head South Block debate in BJP may help Congress

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, who is currently touring Gujarat, also supported Modi for his future Delhi plans.

Gujarat polls: Congress, BJP mince words over cash transfer scheme

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad also hit back by questioning the Congress' seriousness on the issue.

Modi fit to be PM: Sushma Swaraj

"There are no two views on Modi being a competent candidate for PM's post," Sushma Swaraj said during a rally in Vadodara.

Gujarat polls: Govt says no violation of model code

Of the 51 districts, where the cash-transfer schemes will be implemented to Aadhar account holders, four of them are in Gujarat.

Explain timing of cash transfer announcement: EC to centre

The Election Commission has conveyed its unhappiness to the Centre over the announcement of its direct cash transfer scheme when the Model Code in poll- bound Gujarat is in force and has asked for a report to be submitted to it by this evening.

Gujarat polls: BJP, Congress to release manifestos today

In the poll manifesto, BJP is likely to focus on affordable housing for urban areas and irrigation facilities for agriculture in rural areas.

Advani praises Modi, says other CMs must learn from him

Senior BJP leader LK Advani today termed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a "role model" of development while appealing to states to imitate him.

The other half of Gujarat 2012: How do Muslims vote?

In the event of the 2012 elections in Gujarat, what do the Muslims in Gujarat think - have they moved on from the tragedy of 2002 or will they use it as a poll plank once again?

Scindia pitches for Rahul as PM in 2014

Scindia who addressed an election rally in Choryasi assembly constituency where many Marathi-speaking voters reside, spoke briefly in Marathi.

Sushma's support for 'Modi as PM': What it means--and doesn't

Sushma Swaraj's statement wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement of Modi, and points to an inhibition among the BJP's central leadership to enthusiastically embrace Modi as the party's face for the next general elections.

Gujarat2012: Cong has failed both as govt and Opposition, says Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said, Congress had not only failed when it was in power in the state, but also in the opposition.

Keshubhai demands EC action against Navjot Sidhu

Taking umbrage at Navjot Singh Sidhu's remark in which he termed him as an "anti-national leader", Gujarat Parivartan Party president Keshubhai Patel today appealed to the Election Commission to take suo motu action against the BJP MP and his party.

MNCs threat country's independence: BJP

Sharpening its attack on the UPA government over FDI in retail, Opposition BJP today alleged that multi-national companies are the "biggest threat to independence of the country".

Madam Sonia, change your direction: Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today had a dig at Congress President Sonia Gandhi alleging the "misrule" of the party led by her will script its "worst-ever" drubbing at the hands of BJP in coming assembly elections.

Will rebel BJP MLA Kanubhai Kalsaria manage to retain his seat?

As a ruling party MLA, he led a agitation to oust a cement plant but will the rebel against his own party government win the electoral battle that he has jumped into?

Cong will suffer worst defeat in Gujarat: Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the final leg of his campaign for the Gujarat Assembly elections after offering prayers at the famous Somnath temple.

Modi vs Mrs Sanjiv Bhatt: BJP in 'I-told-you-so' mood

The Congress' surprise candidate against Narendra Modi - the wife of suspended police Sanjiv Bhatt - has vindicated the BJP in its claim that he was a Congress puppet

Former Guj CM Shankarsinh Vaghela files nomination

Vaghela filed his nomination papers from Kapadvanj Assembly constituency in Kheda district.

Narhari Amin asks supporters to quit Cong after being denied nomination

Amin's supporters submitted their resignations to Gujarat Congress chief Arjun Modhwadia today.

Differently abled candidate first to file nomination from Padra

The Gujarat Parivartan Party (GPP) a regional outfit founded by former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel gave him a party ticket.

Narendra Modi declares assets worth over Rs 1 crore

The value of assets owned by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has crossed the Rs 1 crore mark in 2012, from Rs 40 lakh five years ago, as per his affidavit accompanying the nomination papers for Assembly elections.