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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicGujarat polls

Topic: Gujarat polls

Quota stir long over & EWS to woo Patidars, but BJP’s leaving nothing to chance in Saurashtra

Of total 182 seats in Gujarat, 48 are in this region which has the influential community in sizeable numbers. BJP's tally fell from 30 in 2012 to 19 in 2017 due to quota agitation.

High costs, low catch & Pakistan, not polls — what’s on top of mind for Porbandar fishermen

Pleas to get those held in Pakistan jails released & special financial package have not yielded much, says fishing community. Many are undecided on whether to support BJP or Congress.

BJP announces manifesto for Gujarat polls, promises implementation of Uniform Civil Code in state

In the manifesto released by president J P Nadda, the party promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state & free education to girls from kindergarten to post-graduation.

BJP suspends 12 more rebels for contesting as independent candidates in Gujarat polls

The rebels filed nominations as independent candidates after being denied tickets by the BJP. The party said the 12 were suspended for 'indulging in anti-party activities.'

Congress betrayed Gujaratis on Narmada dam, Kejriwal insulting them, says Union minister Rupala

In an interview, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala discusses BJP’s poll prospects, Morbi bridge collapse tragedy & the challenge from AAP.

Climate lectures feat. OGs of emissions, and how to lay off thousands & not be a Chief Twit

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Bhupendra Patel to remain CM if BJP wins in Gujarat, says Amit Shah

In a surprise move, Patel had replaced Vijay Rupani as the chief minister in September 2021. Voting for 182 seats in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 1 and 5.

NCP’s lone Gujarat MLA Kandhal Jadeja resigns after denied ticket in state polls

Jadeja had filed his nomination on 11 November despite no party mandate. He defeated both BJP & Congress candidates in the 2017 assembly polls, winning the Kutiyana seat in Porbandar.

Congress announces fifth list of 6 candidates for Gujarat Assembly elections in December

Congress has declared a total of 109 candidates so far. It is seeking to oust the BJP from power in the state where the latter has been in power for more than two decades.

Turncoat Hardik Patel, cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s wife in BJP’s 1st list for Gujarat elections

Gujarat has been the BJP bastion for decades and the party is seeking its seventh term in office. Polling will take place in Gujarat on 1 December and 5 December.

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

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.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.