Dec 18, 2017 17:55:45 (IST)
Gujarat Election Result 2017 - BJP Set To Win Gujarat. Details Here.
The BJP is on course to retain power in Gujarat today, but with a reduced margin as it has fought off a resurgent Congress, which is set to increase its tally in the 182-member state Assembly. The BJP has so far won 77 seats and is leading in 21 others, according to the Election Commission website. The Congress, which had won 61 seats in the outgoing Assembly, is set to improve its tally this time, as it has already clinched 70 seats and is leading on seven others. The NCP emerged victorious on one seat, while the Bhartiya Tribal Party won two seats. An independent also won, while two others were leading.
The BJP is on course to retain power in Gujarat today, but with a reduced margin as it has fought off a resurgent Congress, which is set to increase its tally in the 182-member state Assembly. The BJP has so far won 77 seats and is leading in 21 others, according to the Election Commission website. The Congress, which had won 61 seats in the outgoing Assembly, is set to improve its tally this time, as it has already clinched 70 seats and is leading on seven others. The NCP emerged victorious on one seat, while the Bhartiya Tribal Party won two seats. An independent also won, while two others were leading.