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From Gir forest for lone voter to village on Indo-Bangla border: How EC conducts polls at remotest, inaccessible places
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been tasked with conducting elections in remote and inaccessible areas, such as the Gir forest, the world's highest polling station at over 15,000 feet above sea level, and riverine polling stations in villages on the India-Bangladesh border. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated that polling parties carry EVMs through the farthest and toughest terrain, crossing makeshift bridges to ensure no voter is left behind.
'Earthquake swarm' in Gujarat's Amreli as 400 mild tremors recorded in 2 yrs
Explaining the reason behind the 'earthquake swarm' in Amreli district of Saurashtra region, Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research's (ISR) officiating Director General Sumer Chopra told PTI that tectonic setup and hydrological loading are the reasons for the seasonal seismic activities.
Gujarat polls: Most Congress turncoats win on BJP ticket
Of these 14, all but three won the election on Thursday. In at least three cases, their direct challengers were candidates of the new entrant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and those from the Congress. In some cases, their victory was aided by a split in votes between the AAP and Congress, data provided by the Election Commission shows.
Gujarat Elections Phase 1: Date, time & list of constituencies going to polls
Polling in the first phase of Gujarat elections 2022 will be held on December 1. Exit polls will be published only after the end of polling in Phase 2. Here are the 89 constituencies - spread across the 19 districts of Kutch, Saurashtra and South Gujarat - that go to polls on December 1.
Gujarat Assembly polls: Voting begins for 1st phase; 89 seats up for grabs, 788 candidates in fray
This time, the BJP faces competition not just from its traditional rival Congress but also the new poll entrant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has tried to position itself as the main challenger of the ruling party.
Gujarat Polls: Both Congress, BJP field their 'strongmen'
The customary rules of "fresh faces" and "no repeat" on seats have been relaxed when it came to these candidates. While some of these candidates have criminal records, most are strong influencers in their respective communities, showing that caste and identity still play a dominant role in Gujarat politics.
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Gujarat Election 2022: Caste is a big factor in Gir Somnath, but this BJP candidate is confident
Gujarat Election 2022: In 2017, the ruling party lost all the seats - Somnath, Talala, Kodinar, Una - in the district to the Congress. The main factor which went against the BJP then was caste, and this time the party has taken care to see that base is covered. The BJP this time has taken the different castes along while giving tickets.
Congress announces fourth list of 46 candidates for Gujarat polls
On Thursday, it came out with another list with 46 names. The party released a list of seven candidates on Friday but one was a replacement for the earlier announced candidate. Among the candidates named in the fourth list are Malubhai Kandoria from Dwarka, Mansinh Dodiya from Talala and Jaykantbhai Patel from Bharuch
Gujarat Elections 2022: Key candidates include Ex Guj min Solanki, Morbi 'hero' Amrutiya, cricketer Jadeja's wife Rivaba
Former Gujarat minister Parshottam Solanki, seven-time MLA Kunwarji Bavaliya, Morbi 'hero' Kantilal Amrutiya, Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba and Gujarat AAP president Gopal Italia are among the 10 prominent candidates who will be in the fray in the first phase of Assembly elections to be held on December 1.
Gujarat polls: Congress MLA Bhagwan Barad quits, set to join BJP
Senior Congress MLA Bhagwan Barad resigned as a legislator and primary member. A day earlier, tribal leader Mohansinh Rathva resigned.
Gujarat: Cyclone wreaks havoc on crops; mango, banana plantations worst hit
Hundreds of mango trees were uprooted in plantations across Junagadh, Gir Somnath and Valsad districts, with nearly all the mangoes falling to the ground from the trees in the cyclone that made a landfall Monday night, the growers said.
Gujarat: 19 mild earthquakes felt in Gir Somnath; no casualty
A senior official at the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) called the phenomena as "monsoon-induced seismicity," generally experienced in a few areas of Gujarat's Saurashtra region after two-three months of heavy rainfall, and said there was nothing to worry about.
Cyclone Vayu no more a threat, evacuees can return: Gujarat CM
The state government will pay an allowance totaling around Rs 5.5 crore to the evacuees for daily expenses over the next three days, the Chief Minister announced.
SC stays EC's decision notifying Talala assembly constituency seat as vacant, declaring bypolls
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also issued notice to the poll panel on a plea filed by former Congress MLA B D Barad.
Gujarat BJP announces candidates for 4 Lok Sabha seats, drops 3 MPs
The ruling party has so far announced candidates for 23 out of the state's 26 seats.
Saurashtra shocker: BJP wiped out in Amreli and Gir Somnath districts
The Congress, which retained Amreli seat, dislodged the BJP from remaining four seats in Amreli district.
Phase 1 Gujarat polls: 137 candidates face criminal charges
The analysis has been carried out by the NGOs -- Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch.
Assam election results: People have rejected opportunistic, obstructionist politics: BJP
The party leadership also thanked the people of Assam and credited the victory there and increased vote share in other states to party workers, state leaders and the PM.
Gujarat bypoll: BJP defeats Congress in Talala Assembly
"Parmar received 63,896 votes, Barad received 61,456 votes. BJP candidate has won the elections by more than 2,000 votes," Gir-Somnath Collector Ajay Kumar said.
Talala bypoll: 44 per cent turnout till 1 PM
Nearly 44 per cent voter turnout was registered till 1 PM today during the ongoing poll for the by-election in Talala Assembly constituency in Gir-Somnath district.
Bypolls to seats represented by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, PA Sangma on May 16
The Election Commission today announced bypolls to one Lok Sabha and nine Assembly seats which would be held on May 16.
NDRF, IAF called in Amreli to rescue people as incessant rains lash Saurashtra
The heavy rains occurred following the deep depression developed yesterday in the Arabian Sea that later crossed the coast near Diu town.
Deep depression causes incessant rains in Saurashtra
The dams of Saurashtra region received fresh stock of water which has largely solved the drinking water problem in the area.
4 lion deaths on rail tracks
Four lions including cubs have been killed on the rail tracks in Gir Forest till June this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Saturday.
Accidents killed 13 lions in 1 year in Gujarat
The state government has admitted that 13 lions died in accidents in Gir-Somnath, Amreli and Jungadh districts in the year beginning June 1, 2013.
Monsoon arrives in south Gujarat
Vansda in Navsari district received a maximum rainfall of 3.54 inches, followed by Moti Naroli in Surat 1.57, Olpad in Surat 1.57 and Kaprada in Valsad district with 1.18 inches.
South Gujarat sees arrival of Mangoes
Arrival of nearly 5,000 quintals of mangoes has started at the Agriculture produce Market committee (APMC) market in Navsari in South Gujarat.
Shifting of lions: Sasan observes bandh
The streets of Sasan, which are generally abuzz with activity since six in the morning, wore a deserted look on Thursday.
Gujarat's mango exports drop 50% due to lower production
Gujarat's mango exports through air cargo have dropped by almost 50% this year mainly due to lower production.
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