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Topic: Gujarat BJP

Unwinnable for 3 decades, why Gujarat has been a complex ideological battleground for Congress

Today, the land of Sardar Patel, K.M. Munshi and Mahatma Gandhi will host a session of the All Indian Congress Committee. The last one in Gujarat was held 64 years ago, in Bhavnagar.

Gujarat BJP leader calls reservation ‘a headache’, slammed by Congress & AAP

BJP Gujarat’s secretary Naukaben Prajapati allegedly made the comment while delivering a speech at a flag-hoisting ceremony on Republic Day in Banaskantha district.

Patidar vs Patidar, Kshatriyas vs BJP’s Rupala — why Rajkot is one of Gujarat’s most-watched battles

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala is fighting against Congress's Paresh Dhanani in Patidar-dominated Rajkot. The two leaders are facing off after over 21 years.

Mihir Bhoj row, Rupala remarks, not enough tickets — why western UP’s Rajputs are angry with BJP

Rajputs, who traditionally vote for BJP, voiced support for rivals in GB Nagar, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur & Ghaziabad in what is likely a fallout of long-simmering anger.

BJP faces dissent over choice of candidates in ‘100 seats’. Workers distribute pamphlets, some jump ship

In Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar & Karnataka, discontent is brewing in BJP over ticket distribution. Party has announced candidates for 407 LS seats & dropped 103 sitting MPs so far.

BJP opens poll offices in Gujarat before declaring candidates for LS polls. MP & Rajasthan take cue

Idea behind opening election offices in all Lok Sabha constituencies in Gujarat is to 'maximise seats'. These offices, it is learnt, will later serve as offices of BJP candidates.

‘Frogs in well’ to suits & conference rooms — how ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit gave state industry a push

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, initiated by Modi-led govt in 2003, institutionalised previous efforts to improve Gujarat’s competitiveness in grabbing investments, say industrialists.

Gujarat BJP ‘pamphlet’ plot thickens after Vaghela exit, removal of CMO official, 5th since May 2022

Parimal Shah became 5th official to be removed from CMO. His exit was preceded by claims of his 'link' with 'pamphlets' believed to have led to state BJP gen secy Vaghela's resignation.

What do Gujarat & Rajasthan govts have in common? Both accused of undermining ‘democracy’ in unis

Congress govt in Rajasthan is facing protests over postponing student elections, while BJP govt in Gujarat is fielding criticism for trying to remove elected bodies in universities.

‘No other option’ — behind Amul price revisions, a battle against soaring costs in Gujarat’s dairies

Gujarat’s Amul has courted controversy as a ‘challenger’ to Karnataka’s homegrown Nandini, but the dairy giant is struggling due to rising costs, farms shutting down.

On Camera

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.