Narendra Modi in Gujarat updates: Grateful to Congress for mud-slinging, will help lotus bloom, says PM

This is not the fight of Patidars alone: Hardik

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“This is not just the fight of the Patidar samaj, this is not about Dalits or Kshatriyas. This is the fight of 6 crore Gujaratis. You place a hand on your heart and tell me where is vikas. How many gas cylinders did you get, how much water do you get tell me honestly. This is the fight to defeat their arrogance,” Hardik said.

BJP has always worked to divide society

“They may label me a Congress agent, but they have always divided the society. It was because of them that Patidar samaj was brought on roads, they were the reason Dalits had to fight for their rights,” Hardik said. 

“And this is why we are against them,” Hardik said.

Hardik Patel supporters present him with a sword at Rajkot rally

Hardik Patel reaches at Rajkot rally

Hardik Patel’s Mahakrishri Sabha becomes talking point amid Congress, BJP’s mega rallies 

Meanwhile… Hardik Patel to address rally in Rajkot shortly; huge crowds seen at venue

Modi questions Congress’ commitment to development, GST

“The Congress version of GST places salt, which a poor person wants with expensive cigarettes and alcohol. How can I allow this? Our fight is for giving the poor their rights while Congress fights for the interests of the rich,” Modi said.

Congress loves to question our army: Modi

Narendra Modi, speaking about the Doka La crisis, said that his question to Congress is clear, “Why do you believe the Chinese and not our army and our foreign ministry.”

Modi said that Congress loves to question the army, they questioned the surgical strike too. “They asked for proof, they asked for pictures… should we make a film for them,” Modi asked. He said that they even asked that if our side did have any casualty as our soldiers languished and suffered on border. People who talk like that should not expect votes in Congress.

PM takes a long pause during speech as sounds of azaan echoed in Navsari

​As a mark of respect for Muslim prayers (Azaan), prime minister interrupted his speech and took a long pause as people wondered what went wrong. Many in the crowd were seen cheering him, chanting Modi Modi as they waited for the PM to restart his speech. When Modi spoke again, he briefly mentioned that he had stopped as he heard the sounds of Azaan, and continued with his speech.

Congress consumed by hatred for Gujaratis

**"**Congress dislikes Gujarat as they will be defeated here. Victory and defeat are a part of life. There was a time when our party would distribute sweets when we saved our deposits. These things happen in a democracy, Congress should not be consumed by such hatred," Modi said.

Congress love asking me what did I do, I tell them I rounded up corrupt: Modi

“Congress loves asking me- Modi ji what did you do. I want to tell them due to our efforts the corrupt are languishing in jail. They could also have done that but for them fighting corruption is a non-issue,” Modi said. 

They ask me questions about terrorism, Pakistan, and surgical strikes. “You tell me who was responsible for the problems at the root at the Kashmir issue. You tell me who is responsible for years of violence,” Modi said.

Congress called Gujaratis donkeys when they wanted vote in UP?

“When they wanted votes in Uttar Pradesh, they referred to us as Gujarat’s donkeys. Now when they have come to ask for votes Gujarat’s people will clear all their accounts and show them their reality,” Modi said.

“There are three elections going on- one in UP local bodies, one in Gujarat and the third one for the Congress President. In the first two the BJP is sure to win. And in the third one, no one except one family will win,” Narendra Modi

Apart from BJP, nobody can win Gujarat elections: Modi

“Take whichever election you may like, Gujarat and saffron are one. In Gujarat election, no one apart from BJP can win and in Congress elections, nobody apart from a Gandhi can contest,” Modi said.

Modi starts addressing Navsari rally

Amid chants of Modi Modi and Bharat Mata ki Jai, the prime minister started address at Navsari. “As far as the eye goes, it looks like Gujarat has donned a saffron sheet.”

Narendra Modi will now address his day’s fourth and last election rally in Gujarat’s Navasari

Meanwhile, Hardik Patel held show-of-strength rally, 30 kms from PMs rally venue

Hardik Patel, the young leader who rose to fame after the Patidar stir, was addressing a rally just 30 kilometres away from the venue of Modi’s rally in Morbi. Hardik has since been tweeting pictures of crowds assembled at his rally, apparently in a show of strength. 

Hardik is too young to contest elections but he has vowed to defeat BJP, and Morba, an industrial town has been voting for the BJP for the past decade but it also has a sizeable Patel population 

मोरबी ज़िल्ले में आरक्षण और किसानों के मुद्दे पर जनसभा,हज़ारों लोगों की हाज़री मुझे उत्साहीत करती हैं। pic.twitter.com/l4NRQi43S2

— Hardik Patel (@HardikPatel_) November 29, 2017

Rahul Gandhi propagating ‘grand stupid thought’ on GST, says PM Modi

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Coming down heavily on Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for his Gabbar Singh Tax jibe on GST tax reform, Modi said, “Those who looted nation think only of dacoits… They are propagating grand stupid thought on GST.”

At Palitana rally, Modi accuses Congress of monopolising water tankard business in parched region

Refering to the Congress rule, Modi told a massive gathering in Palitana, “Do you remember the water shortage in the region? This is because the Congress controlled the tanker business. It suited them to have this shortage. The BJP has changed this in the last 22 years. We have made the tanker industry irrelevant.”

Congress hates Modi, Gujarat, and development because they never had to sweat it out in life

“They hate development, they hate Gujarat, they hate Modi and now they hate sweat also. That is because they have never had to sweat it out in life & work hard. They are mocking everyone who works hard. This is their mindset. Such hatred for the poor is shocking: PM Modi in Palitana,”  Modi said accusing Congress of being the party of the elites.

PM reiterates ‘real Gandhi’ jibe, says Congress party of varisdar Gandhi

“We belong to the heirs of the fakir Gandhi. And they are the Gandhi varisdar who are born with a golden spoon.They do not know how it feels to walk barefoot and have a stone or thorn hurt your feet. It is upto you to choose which Gandhi you want. The fakir or the one with the golden spoon,” Modi said.

All development in Gujarat has been done by BJP: Yogi Adityanath

Whatever Gujarat has today is all due to BJP. Result of development brought in by Modi Ji, when he was CM, can be seen today. Bhuj was destroyed in earthquake & is flourishing. Narmada's water is now available everywhere in state. Congress & Rahul must see this: UP CM in Gujarat pic.twitter.com/2YomrVLASZ

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 29, 2017

Modi will address his next rally in Palitana in Bhavnagar

Modi accuses Congress of doublespeak on OBC quota

Taking on Congres, which has earned the support of Patidar leader Hardik Patel, Modi said that the Congress is only making promises of OBC reservation to get the community’s vote.

He said that the Congress was the party, which stalled the process of giving OBC commission a constitutional status.

“Congress is seeking votes of OBC communities but they should answer why they did not allow OBC Commission to get Constitutional Status for all these years. We brought in the move, it was passed by Lok Sabha but stalled in the Rajya Sabha, where Congress has majority,” Modi said.

We want to give our OBC Communities their due: Modi in Patidar-dominated area

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dropped veiled hints at considering the demand for reservation, without explicitly naming the Patidar community. He said: “I want to assure you- Congress may try to throw any roadblocks, I am committed to ensure their designs fail. Parliament is meeting soon and we are going to bring that issue on the floor of the House again. We want to give our OBC communities their due.”

Modi is campaigning in Patidar strongholds, which saw the maximum effect of the Patidar quota stir in last year.

Congress has no connect with common man: Modi

“Congress has no neeti (policy) or neta (Leader). It does not have any connection with the common man. How can these people create India’s destiny?” asked Modi as he concluded his speech.

Delhi treasure for common man: Modi

“The Delhi treasury is for the common man. It is for poor people. We believe in engaging with the farmers so we have all these schemes for them,” Modi said.

Modi assures BJP support to OBC communities 

I want to assure you, Congress may try to put roadblocks, I am committed to ensure their designs fail. Parliament is meeting soon and we are going to bring that issue on the floor of the House again. We want to give our OBC communities their due: PM Modi in Prachi

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2017

Congress kept OROP issue in backburner for 40 years

“For 40 years, the Congress did nothing on One rank One pension. Congress leaders are masters in gossiping. Congress alloted 500 crores. They just duped our soldiers. Congress had no idea of the intricacies of the OROP issue. If they had done some research, then they would have realised that Rs 500 crore was nothing,” Modi said.

Congress destroyed Gujarat with caste politics 

“Those who ruled India for 70 years are now asking for my report card. When your family was ruling, there is SC/ST commission. However, we are also giving OBC commission a constitutional status. But you did nothing. Caste politics by Congress destroyed Gujarat. We demanded constitutional status for OBC commission but we received no answer from you,” Modi said in Prachi.

Modi targets Congress over its treatment of Sardar Patel 

“Had Sardar Patel not been there, no grand temple would have been in Somnath. So there a people who are reminded of Somnath (Rahul Gandhi and Congress) I want to ask them: Do you know history? Your great grandfather,, grandfather, grandmother. Nehru was not happy with Sardar Patel’s restoration work of Somanth.. Rajendra Babu sent a invite to Nehru for the inauguration. But he got an angry letter,” Modi said in Prachi, a town in Somnath.

Clarification: We had stated earlier that the prime minister arrived late for the Morbi rally. The BJP has clarified that while the rally was scheduled to begin at 9 am, Modi was only expected to arrive at 11 am, which he did.

Modi on the stage in Prachi 

Modi arrives on stage in Prachi

Our aim is to fulfil our goal of ‘sabka sath sabka vikaas’

આ વખતની ચૂંટણી 'સૌનો સાથ, સૌનો વિકાસ' ના મંત્રને સાર્થક કરવા માટેની છે : શ્રી @vijayrupanibjp #GujaratGauravModi pic.twitter.com/OutccJhoZN

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 29, 2017

We are a pro-people government, says Rupani

“Our niyat (intention) is clean. But I cannot say that of the Congress.Their intention is dynasty. It is corruption,” Rupani said.

Vijay Rupani targets Congress

Speaking before Narendra Modi, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said, “On one hand, there is development. On the other hand, there is anarchy (Congress). On our end, you would experience, sabka saath sabka vikaas. But the Congress only believes in caste politics and dividing the people of Gujarat.

Congress has been found it difficult to counter Modi

After Modi became the chief minister in October 2001, Congress has been struggling to find an equally strong match to counter him. Under Modi, the BJP won three consecutive Assembly elections, a feat not achieved by any of the chief ministers in the past.

“It is not the BJP which is winning any election. It is in fact Modi who was winning all this while. There is a huge leadership crisis in Gujarat Congress which helped Modi to grow stronger and stronger,” Sanjay Kumar, director of Centre for the Study of Developing Societies told Firstpost.

WATCH: Modi’s second rally begins in Prachi

Miffed with BJP after Una flogging incident, Dalits inch towards Congress

Jignesh Mevani, who emerged after the incident, is considered a hero among the Dalits here. They are talking about organising protests for their rights and justice. The Dalits only form about eight percent of the voters in Gujarat, while they make up 16 percent in the country. They are not much influential in the poll-bound state.

The Dalit factor has emerged in this year’s Assembly election primarily because of the Dalit movement after the Una incident. Under the leadership of Mevani, the Dalits have come closer to the Congress.

Hardik betrayed Patidars, says Vijay Rupani

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday accused PAAS leader Hardik Patel of betraying his Patidar community and claimed that the Congress will pay heavily in the Assembly elections for portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “chaiwala” on social media.

“The Patidar fight is no more for a community. It has become a private affair. The Patidars and the BJP are two sides of the same coin, they will vote for us,” Rupani said at a conclave of India TV.

The poor state of Surendranagar district

Surendranagar district, bordering state capital Ahmadabad, is at the edge of Saurashtra region. It is poorly developed, enveloped by dusty air and potholed roads.

Is BJP sitting on thin ice in Morbi Vidhan Sabha?

Three months back, serious floods devastated miles of cotton crops of farmers, predominantly in Maliya Taluka when a dam overflowed. They have still not received compensation. The BJP is skating on thin ice among that constituency.

BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi, says he is living in self-denial

Rahul Gandhi has a syndrome described as 'sawan ke andhe ko sab hara hara hi dikhta hai',Congress is used to the Gujarat they were in power 22 years back: Sudhanshu Trivedi,BJP pic.twitter.com/a1BP70PIrg

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2017

Congress still crying over note ban, says Modi

“I want to ask Congress why is it so obsessed with the demonetisation drive. Is it because any of their members were affected by the note ban. You (Congress) looted the poor for seven decades. Even a year later, they are crying over the move,” Modi said

We brought soil health cards for the welfare of farmers, says Modi

અમે પાણીની સ્થિતિને સુધારવા માટે કામ કર્યું હતું પરંતુ અમે ત્યાં રોક્યા નથી. ભાજપ સરકાર દ્વારા ખેડૂતો માટે અત્યંત લાભદાયી એવા જમીનના સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે સોઈલ હેલ્થ કાર્ડ પણ લાવવામાં આવ્યા છે : શ્રી @narendramodi જી #GujaratGauravModi pic.twitter.com/JZlcWb80yU

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 29, 2017

Modi reminds people of water woes in Kutch-Saurashtra

Once upon a time, water was an issue in Kutch-Saurashtra. People used to walk great distance to get water, says Modi

કચ્છ-સૌરાષ્ટ્રની મોટામાં મોટી સમસ્યા કઇ? દસમાંથી સાત વર્ષ દુષ્કાળ હોય, પાણીની અછત હોય, 3 થી 5 કિ.મી પાણી ભરવા જવું પડે. અમને લાગ્યું ગુજરાતમાં એવું કામ કરીએ કે આગામી સો વર્ષો પાછું વળીને જોવું ન પડે. અને તેથી અમે પાણી પર ધ્યાન કેન્દ્રિત કર્યું #GujaratGauravModi pic.twitter.com/OsQjf0vky4

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 29, 2017

BJP supporter in Morbi at Modi rally

Gujaratis must be happy that one of them occupies top post in New Delhi

“Let the Congressmen cry over noteban but people of Morbi only understand the language of vikaas. Gujaratis should be proud that for the first time , they have a have a man in Delhi. I am a Gujarati, who has a good business sense. I request you to vote all candidates of the BJP,” Modi said while concluding his speech.

Modi taunts intellectuals, Congress over GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi taunts intellectuals over GST. He said," You people call it ‘Grand Stupid Talk’ but I ask you have you worked for the poor? Congress wants to decrease GST on cigarette and alcohol and give cancer to people. Gujaratis won’t forgive Congress for anti-poor and anti-middle class thought process," Modi said.

Helped farmers and fishermen alike, says Modi

“We created a 6000 crore kisan sampada yojna for farmers. We helped you develop dairy farming. We have helped fishermen buy new boats,” Modi said while counting his government’s pro-poor schemes

We initiated a mass movement to conserve every drop of water, says Modi

In Gujarat we initiated a mass movement to conserve every drop of water. This is because we understand the adverse impact of lack of water. Development for us is not about winning polls, it is about serving every citizen: PM Modi in Morbi pic.twitter.com/tAUvYIwvgr

— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2017

Modi attacks Congress over leak in urea subsidy

Urea production was not an issue but the subsidy with it.  But the urea produced was diverted to chemcical industries. This was the issue. We requested Congress to do something on this. But they did not listen to us. They were only interested in early black money through leaks in subsidies.

Congress exploited Gujarat over water woes
 

“When we came to power, we focussed on water. Congress asks what is our Gujarat model. We know what is Congress’ development agenda — waterpump. Our development is SAUNI of Narmada. Often, Congress promised handpump just for sake of vote,” Modi said.

Modi hails Narmada project

“We have laid such water pipelines that even Congress leaders can sit in Maruti car and go,” Modi said while taunting the pet project of Sanjay Gandhi. Due to Narmada project, farmer incomes are at least Rs 70,000 cores now. Under BJP, there were three agricultural university that were established, Under Congress, there were only one," Modi added.

Modi hails SAUNI

“Now people from other states and countries are coming to Saurashtra to see how we were successful to create water management system (SAUNI),” Modi said in Morbi.

Modi talks about attachment with Morbi, invokes 1979 Machu dam failure

“I have had a relation with Morbi, be it in happiness or sadness.In the days of Morbi’s bad days (1979 Machu Dam failure). Back then, in Chitralekha magazine there was a photo on the cover page which showed the bad situation. There was one photo in Chitralekha that showed Indira holding kerchief to wade off the bad smell and there was one photo with RSS wokrers helping people,” Modi said.

People awaiting Modi’s arrival on the stage at Morbi

Gujarat BJP highlights its pro-labourer initiatives

Farmers in Morbi upset over MSP

Just like Surendranagar, farmers mostly cultivate cotton in Morbi. They are upset that Modi has not increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cotton when he would demand the same thing as CM of Gujarat from the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Morbi

WATCH: Modi begins address in Morbi

Rural Morbi is parched, miffed with BJP

At least 40 dams in Saurashtra get water through Morbi’s Machu 2 dam in the SAUNI Yojana. Yet, there are several villages which continue to starve for water in Morbi. Rural Morbi is an agrarian belt. The entire Taluka of Maliya with 40 villages has not received benefits of the SAUNI Yojana. These farmers are upset with BJP.

How rise of Hindutva helped BJP win elections in 1995  

The 1985 riots in Ahmedabad are important in the context of BJP’s rise to power. “While it began on an anti-reservation plank, it quickly degenerated into a communal one because of the entry of the BJP,” Yagnik said. Yagnik added that riots in the late 80s and in the aftermath of the Babri Masjid demolition communally polarised the state, which helped the BJP win the 1995 Assembly election.

Hardik strikes a chord with Morbi Patidars

Morbi has a large Patidar population. While the urban Patels remain firmly behind Modi and BJP, the discontent is palpable amongst rural Patidars. Hardik has struck a chord here.

Modi unlikely to visit Somnath temple

Speaking to Firstpost, the co-ordinator of the Prachi rally said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to visit the Somnath. This is contrary to some media reports that he may make it to the famous Shiva temple today. However, a local police official told Firstpost that temple visits by the prime minister are revealed only half an hour before the schedule visit due to security reasons.

Modi was expected to begin campaigning at 9 am 

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी आज गुजरात के मोरबी, प्राची, पालिताना और नवसारी में चुनावी जनसभाओं को सम्बोधित करेंगे। लाइव देखें https://t.co/vpP0MInUi4। लाइव सुनने के लिए डायल करें 022-45014501 pic.twitter.com/RgtpC1BZIC

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 29, 2017

Flashback: In 2002, Narendra Modi began ‘Gujarat Gaurav Yatra’ after the post-Godhra riots

In 2002, Modi set out on his Gujarat Gaurav Yatra in the backdrop of serious allegations of state-sponsored communal violence after the Godhra train attack where he played the same victim- hood card converting all criticism against him and his government as an insult to the Gujarati pride. And it worked. Similarly, the condemnation of state-sponsored violence established him as a veritable Hindu Hriday Samrat who had taught the Muslims a lesson.

Traders miffed with BJP but won"t reveal it openly, claim local journalists 

Local journalists in private conversations say the traders and industrialists are disillusioned with Modi after demonetization and GST, but won’t express it to the media out of fear, since they’ve long been loyal to BJP and can’t be seen siding with Congress. They are certainly not as okay with the decisions as they try to convey, they say.

Morbi traders hit by GST, demonetisation yet support Modi 

Morbi is a ceramic hub. Over 700 factories are located in the district, expected to be hit by GST and demonetisation. Yet, by and large, traders and businessmen seem to be behind Modi. It created problems initially but the reduced GST rate of 18% from 28% is no cause for concern, they say.

We are LIVE from Modi’s rally in Morbi 

Prachi in Somnath has religious significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to Prachi, 20 kilometres from Somnath. It is said, one visit to Prachi is equal to 100 visits to Kashi.

Rahul Gandhi tweets, asks Modi to give report card of 22 years of BJP rule

22 सालों का हिसाब,
गुजरात मांगे जवाब।

गुजरात के हालात पर प्रधानमंत्रीजी से पहला सवाल:

2012 में वादा किया कि 50 लाख नए घर देंगे।
5 साल में बनाए 4.72 लाख घर।

प्रधानमंत्रीजी बताइए कि क्या ये वादा पूरा होने में 45 साल और लगेंगे?

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 29, 2017

Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi just 50 kms apart from each other

According to India Today, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to arrive at Somnath temple for darshan at 1 pm while Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally 1.20 pm in Prachi, 23 kilometres from the temple.

Modi to visit Somnath Temple 

Not only Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi but also Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Somnath Temple. Modi is expected to be there at around 1 pm, reports Financial Express.

Modi to address rallies in Saurashtra and south Gujarat

BJP’s Gujarat Vikas Rally will cover 25 Assembly seats in Saurashtra and south Gujarat.“Each rally has been organised in such a way that people from five to six surrounding constituencies can also attend it,” Bhupendra Yadav had said.

Gujarat polls 2017 is all about community votebank

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It is no coincidence that nobody is talking about the Muslim vote bank this election season. The BJP is never known to explicitly woo the minority community; the Muslim voter has looked at the Congress as its only support.  However, the Congress, this season adapted a different strategy — prioritising winnability over anything else.

And caste-based movements across Gujarat in the recent past — the Dalit protests after the Una flogging incident and the Patidar agitation — have sent the Muslims to the sidelines. And poll math only warrants a change in strategy.

Modi likely to speak at 10 am

While the Morbi was scheduled to begin at 9 am, it has been delayed now. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak at around 10 am.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets

Will be addressing public meetings in Morbi, Prachi, Palitana and Navsari today. @BJP4Gujarat

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2017

Watch: Child takes leave from school to listen to Modi’s speech

Uday Bhai Sitabara, a BJP supporter at the rally, says he was briefly with the Patidar Andolan before returning to support the BJP again.  

A Dalit supporter arrives at the venue for the rally, and says that Patidars are with Bharatiya Janata Party

The rally at Morbi is scheduled for 9 am, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive around 10 am.

Morbi rally ground ahead of Narendra Modi’s address

Image courtesy: Amitesh

Recap: Modi held four rallies across Kutch, Saurashtra and South Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his high voltage campaign with rallies on 27 November in Bhuj in Kutch district, Jasdan in Rajkot, Chalala in Amreli and Kadodara near Surat.

Narendra Modi’s schedule for the day

Modi to address four rallies 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address poll rallies in Morbi, Prachi near Somnath, Palitana in Bhavnagar — all in Saurashtra — and at Navsari in south Gujarat.

Updates for 29 November begin

Arrogant Congress harbours just hatred for Gujaratis: Modi

Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Kadodara said that the Congress has only showed disrespect and hatred for Gujaratis and now they have the guts to come and ask for support in the same stae.

“In Uttar Pradesh the Congress was feeling so confident about victory. They started calling Gujaratis donkeys. And now, they are coming here to Gujarat to seek support. Nobody can insult the people of Gujarat like this. They mistreated Sardar Patel, Morarji Desa who were legendary leaders from Gujarat. There past and present shows they hate Gujaratis,” Modi said.

Congress did not treat Morarji Desai, Sardar Vallabhbhai Paterl well: Modi

They speak about Sardar Patel but I don’t want to dig out their history. They should turn the pages of Maniben (Patel’s daughter’s) diary, may be that will help them recollect how they treated him. Then, Morarji Desai, a Gandhiaite, became the prime minister. Overnight, Indira Ji removed Morarji Bhai from the Cabinet. The truth is Congress hates Gujaratis," Narendra Modi said.

BJP gave, curfew free peaceful life for Gujaratis: Modi

“Before BJP came to power, people were used to living under the shadow of curfews. It was hard to imagine a life otherwise. Such was the situation. In 22 years, BJP has ensured peace and tranquility in the state,” Modi said.

Those who have robbed the poor will have to give it back: Modi

“This govt is not going to move away from the path of honesty. Those who have robbed the poor will have to give it back. Three lakh companies have been served notice whose finances were suspicious,” Narendra Modi said defending the demonetisation scheme."

No govt ever helped the poor achieve the dream of owning a home: Modi

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“Has there ever been a precedent when a government helped the people own a home? Tell me which government has done anything for you,” Modi asked people amid resounding cheers. 

He said that for the first time, there is a govt at the Centre which is helping the middle class get loans and build a house.

Arrogance of Congress party is at a record high. They don’t realise that times have changed. Things are very different in Gujarat from the time they ruled here 22 years ago. Society is no longer divided, there is progress now: PM Narendra Modi in Surat

Narendra Modi saysCongress has lost touch with aspirations of today’s villages

“Rajiv Gandhi understood the problems of the people, but did he solve anything? This is Congress’ problem. There is a huge difference between the villagers 30 years and today. But Congress doesn’t understand this. They think what worked then, will work now,” Modi said.

Gujaratis chose me to do achieve the unachievable: PM sells development track record at election rally

“I was told it is an impossible task to provide electricity 24/7 to cities. Every one told me, that its a difficult to take electricity to each home. But then I thought, didn’t my Gujarati brothers and sisters choose me to accomplish the difficult? And within 3 years, I ensured that electricity reached every house in Gujarat,” Narendra Modi

In 21st century, 18,000 villages still didn’t have power: Modi

“In the 21st century, 18,000 villages still don’t have power in India. Shouldn’t Congress be held responsible?” Narendra Modi asked. He said that his government ensured that electricity reaches to each and every village.

PM Modi promises Dahej-Ghogha Ro-Ro ferry service will transform development in Gujarat

“We want to extend Ro-Ro ferry service from Kutch on one side and Mumbai on the other,” Modi said. He said that the previous governments had only fooled Gujaratis while he would ensure that everything that is promised actually reaches the beneficiaries on ground.

“Thirty years ago, during Congress rule, villagers had to give a letter to get roads fixed. Today, the letters are to get double lanes… that is the difference between Congress and BJP rule,” Narendra Modi

 Narendra Modi starts address in Kadodara, Surat

Supporters have come in busloads from more nearby talukas to attend Modi’s Kadodara rally. Most of them were wearing BJP sashes and chanting slogans – Har Har Modi. 

Meanwhile,  News 18  reported that the earlier, the venue for the rally was inside main Surat city, however, it was later shifted out to Kadodara, at the outskirts of city. Even as BJP cited logistical reasons for the change in venue, News 18 sources said that intel agencies have warned of a Patidar agitation at the rally.

Congress has neither niti, niyat, nor neta: Modi

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Narendra Modi, while speaking in Gujarat hit out at Congress party, saying Congress has neither niti (policy), niyat (intention) nor neta (leader).

Narendra Modi is a master marketer, he wants to gain sympathy: Congress on Modi’s chaiwala comeback 

Narendra Modi is an expert in marketing. When a person holds a post, discussions are done on his performance & not his economic status. He is saying such things to gain sympathy ahead of the election.: Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Narendra Modi #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/pfgzMhu3KK

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Yes I sold tea, but at least I didn’t commit the sin of selling off the nation: Narendra Modi

हां, मैंने चाय बेची है लेकिन उनकी तरह देश बेचने का पाप नहीं किया। pic.twitter.com/1Wxvmv7ppF

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 27, 2017

“Congress has shown contempt for Gujarat. They prevented Narmada waters from reaching people across the state, their reign was characterised by poor law and order, and they destabilised Chief Ministers from the Patel community be it Babubhai, Chimanbhai, Keshubhai and Anandiben,” Narendra Modi

PM to address rally in Patidar dominated Kadodara shortly

People start queuing up outside the rally venue at Kadodara, an industrial area that falls within the Kamrej constituency, which is a Patidar dominated area

Addressed a massive rally in Dhari, Amreli district. Spoke about the efforts by @BJP4Gujarat Governments to create a vibrant dairy and cooperative network in Saurashtra. Also highlighted the steps being taken to promote the blue economy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 27, 2017

Our efforts against corruption have naturally troubled the Congress: PM Narendra Modi in Dhari, Amreli #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/CoRStnhuJM

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Congress still mourning loss of black money: PM Modi on Oppn campaign against demonetisation

Even after 12 months, why is Congress still talking about note ban. Everyone knows life and death is part of the process, but nothing beats the sorrow of losing an earning son. Eve after 12 months of the tragedy, you still get tears in your eyes, if you lose the bread winner of the family. This is why Congress has tears in their eyes even after 12 months after demonetisation; they have lost all their black money."

Congress had the change your future, but we are working for your present: Modi

“Amreli has a vast coast, which could have been developed to benefit so many. Congress could have changed your future but for 70 years they did nothing. We brought job opportunities through port land development and blue economy. You’ll enjoy the benefits soon,” Modi tells Amreli.

Congress couldn’t start ferry connectivity in 70 years, we did it within months: Modi

“Since I was a child, I heard one thing. ‘Ghogha-Dahej RORO ferry service’ ‘Ghogha-Dahej RORO ferry service,’ who stopped you from making this service when you ruled the country for 70 years? We made it happen, this is called progress. This ferry service is going to be functional from Kutch to Mumbai. The whole kutch andmn kathiawad will reap the benefits of this”

‘Hunger for development should persist’

“They know that the common man, even the one who lives in villages, have aspirations of having good road, and then good tar roads, and then good double track roads… this hunger for development should persist, only then will India progress.”

Hatred for Gujarat is in Congress’ blood: Narendra Modi

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“The Congress party, which had reigned the country for more than 70 years. What stopped them from developing Amreli district. Hatred for Gujaratis and our state flows in their blood,” Narendra Modi said.

I have come to take your blessings: PM Modi

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“I am glad I got the opportunity to visit Amreli. I have come here to take your blessings,” the prime minister said as he greeted a cheering crowd that had been waiting for him for over two-and-half hours.

In Pictures: A child wearing a saffron cap, waiting at the Amreli rally venue

Narendra Modi arrives in Amreli-Chalala

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I am indebted to my mother India, says Modi

'Ye maati meri maa hai zindagi laga doonga iska karz chukane mein': PM Modi #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/soHIzQoyhQ

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Won’t allow Congress to break the composite culture of Gujarat: Modi

Pitting one caste against the other is Congress' tendency. Make sure that you do not let them destroy the composite culture of Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi in Rajkot's Jasdan #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/KX3O9XStRf

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Voters will teach Congress a lesson on 9 December

“Congress is making baseless allegations against BJP and me. But the people of Gujarat will teach them a lesson on 9 December (polling day). I ask you, will these people (Congress high command) who sit in Delhi help in Gujarat’s ‘vikaas’?” Modi said during his address.

We ensured safety of everyone in Gujarat: Modi

“There used to be a kind of unofficial curfew every day under Congres rule. Secuirty was an issue. But have we not provided you with security? Once there is security, there is peace and communal harmony,” Modi said.

Modi hails counter-terrorism efforts in Kashmir

“Our forces have scored a double century,” Modi said while referring to over 200 militants being killed this year.

Modi continues his ‘pro-poor’ pitch 

I am asking you has any government at the Centre thought of giving free housing to poor and middle class? We are helping them get home loans so that they can get a home," Modi said. He added," We are making sure that even those who wear chappal will fly planes."

Our faith is in development politics: Modi

When we started bringing the waters of the Narmada here to Saurashtra, there were people who were mocking us. Their negative politics has not changed over the years. Our faith is in politics of development and good governance : PM @narendramodi #GujaratWithModi

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 27, 2017

Modi reminds Patidars of Congress’ neglect

“Morarji. He had an impeccable character and a Gandhian. But he is a Gujarati. The way the Gandhi family insulted him. They just threw him out. Babubhai Patel became CM. But they could not tolerate a Patel as CM. The smae about Chimanbhai. We tried to help him make CM (in 1990). After that Keshubhai became Cm, the first from Kathiawar,” Modi said while claiming that Congress conspired against Patels.

Congress insulted Sardar Patel: Modi

These Congress leaders have lost their charecter. The Gujarati janta does not like you (Congress) but still you are working so much. You insulted Sardar Patel.. We all you know what you had done to Sardar. Everything is is recorded in Manibehn diary.

Congress ridiculed Gujaratis for Narmada Sarovar

“These people spoke of bringing Narmada here. But they ridiculed and insulted us for demanding better facilities. Had Congress helped us, then we would have had Narmada at least 30 years back,” Modi said. He added that only after the BJP government came to power that policies were made to help people benefit from Narmada project.

Modi begins his address in Jasdan

“In last fifteen years, you have chosen us three times. You all know that Gujarat has adopted the route of “vikaas’. We have not left anything for ensuing your welfare in Jasdan,” Modi said. 

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Modi is addressing a rally in Rajkot’s Jasdan

Congress does not have policy, leaders or any connection with Gujarat’s common man: Modi

કોંગ્રેસ પાસે ના નીતિ છે, ના નિયત છે, ના નેતા છે અને ના તો કોંગ્રેસનો ધરતી સાથે કોઈ નાતો છે #GujaratWithModi pic.twitter.com/JGCkClnbJU

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 27, 2017

Interacting with people gives me unparalleled joy: Modi

Image courtesy: Pallavi Rebbapragada

After Bhuj rally, Modi is set to address a rally in Jasdan

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After addressing a rally in Kutch’s district headquarter of Bhuj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally in Rajkot’s Jasdan. While the rally was supposed to start at 11 am, it has not begun yet.

Interacting with people gives me unparalleled joy: Modi

Interacting with people gives me unparalleled joy. Every moment of my life is devoted to the welfare of India and 125 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/Cq6vNeHU1Y

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 27, 2017

Union minister Jitendra Singh slams Rahul over his temple visits

Rahul Gandhi is trying to induce a political culture based on lies & hypocrisy. For example- Why does Rahul Gandhi visit temples only when he is in Gujarat? Has he ever visited a temple in neighbourhood of his Delhi residence?: MoS PMO Jitendra Singh pic.twitter.com/1jaaY4MS9N

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Narendra Modi slams Congress over doublespeak on GST issue

“Congress was totally in favour of the GST during the discussions. However. when after the dicussions, it began opposing the new tax law.” Modi said during the Bhuj rally.

Modi’s charm may win over undecided voters in Surendranagar

In spite of the problems in the city, there are several voters who would continue to vote for Modi out of sheer habit. The water woes were a poll issue in 2007 as well as 2012. But it did not hamper BJP’s chances.

A large constituency cannot conceive of voting against BJP. Rupani does not wield much of an image. Modi’s charm endures, which was evident in Paresh Rawal’s speech when he had come to inaugurate a local BJP office in Wadhwan. He hardly mentioned BJP. “Ek taraf congress hai, aur ek taraf Modi saheb,” he kept saying.

Patel anger not as much as it is being projected

Two BJP youth workers, Chetan Patel and Milan Patel, believe that Patels are not as angry with the BJP as it is being projected in the media and by the Congress.  “Right now, it is 50-50. but after Modi’s rally, it will be 70-30 in favour of BJP,” they claim. 

Surendranagar farmers tilting towards Congress

There are several farmers who are disatisfied with Modi even though their water problem has been resolved to a large extent. Surendranagar is a cotton belt. When he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he demanded higher MSP from the UPA-ruled central government. Now that he is PM, the MSP continues to be 810 rupees per 20 kilos while the expenses are around 700 rupees per 20 kilos, say farmers. These farmers seem to be titling towards Congress.

Voter turnout will be crucial in Surendranagar

Lack of deliverance by BJP and lack of trust in the Congress made many people say they will abstain from voting in the elections. The voter turnout in Surendranagar would be interesting to look at on 9 December.

Jain and Koli factor looms large in Surendranagar

BJP has its task cut out. Jains and Kolis, who are in large numbers in Surendranagar here, and who have been BJP’s traditional vote base are upset over ticket distribution. The fight is on in Surendranagar, with just one caveat that Modi is yet to arrive in the district.

Narmada irrigation project helped Saurashtra farmers

The ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojana is supposed to be benefiting Surendranagar the most. The main Saurashtra Branch Canal brings water to Surendranagar, from where three of the four pipe canals, which are supposed to distribute water to the entire region, originate. Farmers in rural Surendranagar are particularly pleased with SAUNI. The Botad Branch Canal originating from Dholidhaja dam in Surendranagar runs through the district covering well over half of the 600 plus villages. Since the district is a large cotton producing belt, farmers’ water woes have been resolved to a great extent, and they credit Modi for it.

Modi met locals ahead of his rally in Bhuj

Image courtesy: Pallavi Rebbapragada

Modi playing ‘Gujarati asmita’ card to deflect criticism on GST

It is instructive how Narendra Modi is focusing on the past to build his narrative of present. In his first pit stop in Bhuj on Gujarat campaign trail, the prime minister embarked on a two-pronged strategy to counter Congress. One, highlight his achievements in Kutch as Gujarat chief minister. Two, project himself as the son of soil and claim that his insulting him is akin to insulting Gujaratis. None of these are exactly new strategies but Modi obviously feels confident enough that his work as an administrator — be it rebuilding Kutch after the devastating earthquake of 2001 or brining Narmada to the water-starved district — has not been forgotten. In his avoidance of GST topic and conflation of self with Gujarati ‘asmita’ lies another pointer. A tacit acceptance that Modi is aware of the potential political repercussions of a glitch-ridden implementation of GST.

Want to take India to greater heights: Modi

We are not here for power, we are here for 125 crore Indians. We want to take India to new heights of glory: PM in Bhuj #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/IAilFvrads

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

We will prove pollsters wrong, says Modi

“We will prove every pollster wrong by winning 151 seats in Gujarat. please come in full force to vote on 9 December,” says Modi

Schools, hospitals you see were built after 2001 earthquake: Modi

When big earthquakes take place ppl say see this building has fell but in Kutch ppl say this school, this hospital, these buildings were made after the earthquake. All this was done on war footing by the army of Kutch which consists of its ppl: PM in Bhuj #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/oOPhNKY01J

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Modi raises isue of dynastic politics

I was asked why don't you name Nehru in your speeches, So I asked Congress leaders to give me in writing the names of their own party Presidents, but they don't remember the ones like Bose & Kamraj, when they don't remember names of their own how'll they understand #Gujarat: PM pic.twitter.com/PL4ATqf5JY

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Don’t understand why Congress was clapping for Hafiz Saeed

“Pakistan released Hafiz Saeed. Why is Congress clapping for it. I don’t understand this because a terrorist has been released,” Modi said referring to Rahul Gandhi’s tweet questioning Saeed’s release from house arrest. 

“At a time when Doka La was going on, Rahul was hugging Chinese ambassador. We conducted surgical strike after Uri attack but did Congress do anything after Mumbai in 2008? This is the difference in leadership,” Modi said on surgical strike and Doka La standoff.

Congress did not help Narmada project in Kutch

“Had Congress helped us with the Narmada project, we would have got the water 30 years back. You people would not have to migrate to other places,” Modi said.

Modi hails Kutch tourism

“There are so many tourist sites in Kutch that tourists will take more than a week to complete their tour to this district,” Modi said.

We turned Kutch into tourist spot, says Modi

“Rann was already there. But I thought that we can turn it into tourist spot and earn money. Our mantra is vikaas so we did it. People never imagined that there can be any kind of farming in Kutch. At one side is desert and then another side there is Pakistan. Now it is a krishi shtra. Nobody thought that saffron can be grown here. After drip irrigation, it is a model for farming,” Modi said.

Modi invokes Kutch earthquake to counter Congress

“There was an Anjar earthquake in 1956. The earthquake was so severe that Pandit Nehru had to come here. But do you remember the Congress doing anything for you people. But now this party is asking our report card.. See we did so much after 2001 earthquake. Vajpayee sent me to Gujarat to help Kutch. I took the responsibility of rehabilitation. My training began from Kutch crisis itself. You have helped me grow like a boy. Now these Congressmen are blaming me over corruption. Will you forgive Congress?” Modi said.

Modi slams Congress, says Gujaratis will not forgive the party

“On one hand, there is vikaas (bjp), then there is ‘vansh vaad’ (Dynasts) (in a reference to Congress) Gujarat will not forgive you at all.” Gujarat will never accept you.. The reason is since you have kept Gujarat backwards since the times of Sardar Patel.You people (Congress) shot bullets outside the Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad," Modi said while slamming Congress

Happy to have taken darshan of Ashapura mata, says Modi

I am happy that i got the opportunity to visit Ashpura temple at Abdasa. I have come to seek the blessings of the common man," says Modi

Modi is currently introducing all BJP candidates in Kutch district

Narendra Modi urges the crowd to bless the candidates and vote for them.

Modi begins his address in Kutchi language

Narendra Modi to address Bhuj rally shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives on stage

Security beefed up ahead of Amreli rally

Security preparations are on full swing in Amreli’s Chalala, where Modi is expected to address a rally at 1 pm. Chalala is 25 kilometre from the district headquaters Amreli.

The reason behind the delay in Modi’s Bhuj rally

The delay is apparently because Lallan College Ground, where he is to speak, was more than half empty at the scheduled time. Now, there are better crowds and he is likely to reach anytime now.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani is currently addressing the rally

Watch: Modi conducts pooja at Ashapura Mata

વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી @narendramodi એ ભૂજના આશાપુરા માતાના મંદિરે દર્શન કરી માતાજીની પૂજા - અર્ચના કરી #GujaratWithModi pic.twitter.com/4eWU5Os4NN

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 27, 2017

Narendra Modi met locals outside Ashapura Mata temple

#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi met locals outside Ashapura Mata temple in Gujarat's Kutch pic.twitter.com/gotKjaUUka

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Security arrangements being supervised ahead of Amreli rally

Image courtesy: Amitesh 

RECAP: Modi visited the famous Ashapura Mata temple at Mata no Madh

વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી @narendramodi એ ભૂજના આશાપુરા માતાના મંદિરે દર્શન કરી માતાજીના આશીર્વાદ લીધા તેની તસ્વીરી ઝલક #GujaratWithModi pic.twitter.com/ECXdPM5CID

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 27, 2017

Bhuj unit of BJP all set to welcome Narendra Modi

Live from Bhuj : All set to welcome PM Shri @narendramodi ! Later he will address three more rallies in Jasdan, Dhari and Kamrej, Gujarat. Stay tune for live updates. @BJP4Gujarat pic.twitter.com/ouycjdg9xH

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 27, 2017

Congress’ Indraneel Rajyaguru is relaxed ahead of battle with ‘bad man’ Vijay Rupani

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Rajyaguru had won the previous election from Rajkot (East) constituency. He was among the three lucky winners for the Congress from the 38 urban constituencies in Gujarat’s three big cities — Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot. But, acting on his promise of chasing the chief minister, he decided to shift to Rajkot (West) last year. “I decided to contest against Rupani the moment I heard he would be named chief minister. He is not a good man, he needs to be defeated,” he says.

Vijay Rupani accuses Congress of caste politics

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has accused the Congress of seeking refuge in casteism and “outsourcing” its campaign to caste leaders while dismissing any threat to the BJP’s poll prospects from the Congress-Hardik Patel tie-up. He alleged that the Congress was “deceiving” the people over the issue of reservation, while the agitators were lining up for poll tickets.

Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel’s open support to the Congress in the December Assembly polls is not an electoral alliance but a “deal” between two sides, Rupani told PTI in an interview.

The sixth list of BJP candidates for Gujarat polls

BJP releases sixth list of candidates

Just ahead of Modi’s rallies, BJP releases the names of 34 candidates for the upcoming Gujarat elections. With the latest list, the names of all BJP candidates have been released.

Kamrej rally shifted to Kadodara

CNN-News18 quoted BJP sources as saying that the party shifted the rally from Kamrej to Kadodara after sensing trouble from the Patidar community. The report added that the party shifted the rally about two days back.

Modi’s journey from ‘Hindu Hriday Samrat to ‘Sadhbhavana yatra’

Modi earned encomiums as the ‘Hindu Hriday Samrat’ (Hindu heartthrob) in post-Godhra Gujarat, moreso after his statewide Gaurav Yatra that saw rabid Muslim-bashing, but brought him bountiful seats in the election that followed in 2002. However, no sooner did he acquire national ambitions manifested in the three-day Sadbhavana fast in September 2011, that he sought to open a line to the minority community through Ahmedabad-based businessman Zafar Sareshwala, who was subsequently appointed chancellor of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad after Modi became prime minister.

Modi at Ashapura Mata temple

PM @narendramodi seek blessings of Ashapura Mata.

LIVE from Bhuj, #Gujarat 👉https://t.co/61tD0R79Gt pic.twitter.com/JA2gZLzs56

— DD News (@DDNewslive) November 27, 2017

Narendra Modi prays at Ashapura Mata temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kutch and proceeded to famed Ashapura Mata temple at Mata nou Madh. He offered prayers to the deity and met devotees outside the temple.

Preparation going on ahead of Modi’s visit

Preparations underway for PM Narendra Modi's public meeting in #Gujarat's Bhuj #GujaratElections2017 pic.twitter.com/FsmtZt7pD8

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Narendra Modi to address four rallies in Bhuj, Jasdan, Dhari and Kamrej

Tomorrow I would address rallies in Jasdan, Dhari and Kamrej. Guided by the Mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ we are committed to taking Gujarat to even new heights of growth and building on the good work done in the last two decades in the state.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2017

Modi to first offer prayers at Mata nou Madh temple in Kutch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who begins his whirlwind campaign from the desert district of Kutch that was devastated in the January 26, 2001, earthquake, will first offer prayers at Mata nou Madh temple that falls in the Abdasa constituency. 

The significance of the visit to this temple of local deity Ashapura Mata is that it is located in an area with a sizeable Muslim population. Local sources say even one visit by Modi there will pep up the Hindu population in the area. 

The rally is in Bhuj but all BJP contestants from Kutch district would be on the podium with Modi.

Anger in Congress over ticket distribution 

Congress workers vandalised property at party office over ticket distribution issue in Gandhinagar yesterday #GujaratElections2017 pic.twitter.com/bDRNJP1Jlr

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2017

Congress members in Radhanpur protest Alpesh Thakore’s nomination  

In North Gujarat’s Radhanpur, as many as 2,000 Congress workers have threatened to resign from the party to protest the candidature of Alpesh Thakore, who joined the party just a month ago.

Ahead of his visit, Modi pays tributes to former Swaminarayan sect head Pramukh Swami Maharaj

HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s rich thoughts continue to guide people, transcending all barriers. We are always motivated by his vision to transform lives of the needy, poor and marginalised.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 27, 2017

Jignesh Mevani to fight polls as an Independent 

According to CNN-News18, Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani. who has been spearheading a campaign against the Narendra Modi government, along with Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakore. will be contesting as an Independent from the Vadgam constituency.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed two rallies in Surat on Sunday

आज गुजरात के चोरयासी, सूरत में जनसभा को संबोधित किया। pic.twitter.com/UlTgYuvZPY

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 26, 2017

आज गुजरात के लिंबायत, सूरत में जनसभा को संबोधित किया। pic.twitter.com/iV4n8yTW8o

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 26, 2017

Counting on 18 December 2017

 Votes will be counted on 18 December, the same day as the results of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election.

Who will win Gujarat election? That’s a question which might confound even the great Sherlock Holmes

No, nothing is simple in this year’s election. It is turning out to be a racy whowinit even Holmes would have left alone. Two things are clear after a fortnight on the campaign trail: One, both parties are confident in public and confused in private. Two, Hindutva is getting replaced with caste identity, depriving the BJP of its biggest weapon.

Read more here.

Star campaigners addressing rallies in Gujarat 

The star campaigners include Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states — Yogi Adityanath and Vasundhara Raje — as well as several Gujarat BJP leaders.

Narendra Modi’s public meetings for the day

89 seats to vote in phase one 

89 seats of Saurashtra and South Gujarat region will go to polls in the first phase of voting on 9 December. These 89 seats come under 19 districts of the state.

Amit Shah slams Congress

While Modi will visit his home state today, BJP chief Amit Shah is already in the state and actively campaigning. On Sunday, Shah slammed Congress for lacking an agenda for the elections and said, “Congress lacks leaders as well as strategy.”

કોંગ્રેસ કયા મુદ્દાને આધારે ચૂંટણી લડવા માગે છે? કોંગ્રેસ પાસે ના નેતા છે, ના નીતિ છે...એટલા માટે જ

જીતશે વિકાસ, જીતશે ગુજરાત pic.twitter.com/GPia39iptU

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) November 26, 2017

Congress’ situation in Kutch

In Kutch, from where Modi begins his tour on Monday, the entire Congress-controlled agriculture produce market committee along with hordes of supporters quit the Congress and joined the BJP in protest against official party nominees.

Meanwhile, Congress in disarray ahead of his visit  

A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-awaited campaign tour, Congress leaders had to call in the police to prevent furious cadres from creating ruckus at the party headquarters in Ahmedabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, hours after it declared the third and the final list of candidates.

Congress leaders in several constituencies threatened to resign from the party if “imported candidates” were not withdrawn and replaced by “dedicated partymen” of their choice.

Narendra Modi says Kutch is very close to his heart 

Tomorrow I begin my rallies across Gujarat. My first rally will be in Bhuj, Kutch. This district is close to my heart. Its spirit of resilience after the 2001 quake was seen by the world. Since then, Kutch has seen record progress, which has benefitted all sections of society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2017

Commited to taking Gujarat to newer heights of growth, says Modi 

Ahead of his two-day Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has this to say:

Tomorrow I would address rallies in Jasdan, Dhari and Kamrej. Guided by the Mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ we are committed to taking Gujarat to even new heights of growth and building on the good work done in the last two decades in the state.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2017

Rally organised to allow maximum participation 

“Each rally has been organised in such a way that people from five to six surrounding constituencies can also attend it,” Bhupender Yadav, Gujarat BJP-incharge said.

Modi likely to address Bhuj rally at 11 am

Modi is slated to visit Jan Sabha in Bhuj at 11 am, while he will be in Jasdan city in Rajkot at around 1.20 pm. He will be in Amreli at 3.00 pm and he will finally visit Kamrej in Surat at 5.15 pm.

Modi to seek Ashapura Mata’s blessings on reaching Kutch

On reaching Gujarat tomorrow, I will first go to Mata no Madh in Kutch and seek the blessings of Ashapura Mata.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2017

Here is the two-day itinerary of Modi

पीएम श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी 27 नवम्बर और 29 नवम्बर को गुजरात में चुनावी जनसभाओं को संबोधित करेंगे। लाइव देखें https://t.co/vpP0MI6iTu और https://t.co/jtwD1yPhm4 पर। लाइव सुननें के लिए 02245014501 डायल करें। #BJP4Gujarat pic.twitter.com/hfm3xvFVGM

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 24, 2017

Modi to cover four districts today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address people in Bhuj town of Kutch district and later in the day in Jasdan town of Rajkot, Dhari in Amreli and Kamrej in Surat district.

Modi to visit Kutch 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his tour from Kutch disrict in Gujarat. According to his itinerary, he will first visit the famous Ashapura Mata temple before starting his campaigning.

Modi on a two-day visit to Gujarat 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address eight rallies on November 27 and 29 in different parts of Saurashtra and south Gujarat, where polling for the first phase of assembly polls will be held on 9 December.