9 years ago
The stakes are high in latest election battle being fought in Gujarat. The two major parties in the fray, the BJP and the Congress, have been campaigning aggressively, aiming not only to retain power in their own states but also to ride an anti-incumbency wave in the other. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat has been the prime focus of Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi as he hopes to defeat BJP, which has been in power in Gujarat for the last 22 years. Mr Gandhi is being supported byHardik Patel and his Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS). PM Modi, who has visited the state almost 10 times ahead of the polls will hold roadshows in major cities staring November 18.
Voting in Gujarat will take place in two phases, on December 9 and 14 for all of the 182-seat Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Counting of votes in both states will be held on December 18.
Voting in Gujarat will take place in two phases, on December 9 and 14 for all of the 182-seat Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Counting of votes in both states will be held on December 18.
