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Are Modi's frequent visits a sign of BJP's nervousness?
The ruling BJP’s nervousness is clear from the fact that this is Narendra Modi’s fourth visit to Gujarat in four weeks and eighth this year, which were all marked by announcements and a series of foundation-stone laying ceremonies of ambitious projects. In all, the Prime Minister has come calling to his home state 18 times on official events since he assumed charge in the national capital.
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BJP has huge stakes in this year's elections
In a no holds barred battle, where the opposition Congress is for the first time putting up a semblance of a fight in the last 22 years, Narendra Modi remains the last ray of hope for the embattled BJP, which is for the first time facing the electorate without Modi as the chief minister.
13:36 (IST)
We will win Gujarat comfortably, claims Amit Shah
Shah expressed confidence that the BJP would get "three-fourth majority" in Gujarat this time, and "will form a government under the leadership of Vijay Rupani".
13:31 (IST)
Amit Shah rules out 'third alternative' in Gujarat
Shah also ruled out possibility of any "third alternative" in Gujarat. "After 1990, the voters of Gujarat had been consistently voting in favour of BJP both in the assembly and Lok Sabha elections. There are only two main parties - BJP and Congress. There is no third formation in existence."
13:30 (IST)
Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for Sardar Patel statue jibe
On Rahul Gandhi's recent remark that it was "shameful" that Sardar's statue was being made in China, Amit Shah snapped back: "The world's tallest statue of Sardar Patel will be erected in Gujarat. People of Gujarat will not tolerate Rahul Gandhi for this joke. The voters of Gujarat will give a stinging reply to this joke."
13:16 (IST)
Modi hails Gujarat Gaurav Yatra
Gujarat Gaurav Yatras showcased the spirit of Jan Shakti & reflected Gujarat's strong faith in politics of development & good governance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2017
13:14 (IST)
Modi bows down to people of Gujarat
Ahead of his visit to home state, Narendra Modi tweeted that he will fulfill the dreams of every Gujarati.
I bow to the people of Gujarat for blessing BJP for decades. We will always fulfil the dreams of every Gujarati with full strength & vigour
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2017
13:10 (IST)
BJP confirms Modi will speak at 3 pm
PM Shri @narendramodi will address Panna Pramukh Sammelan and concluding function of #GujaratGaurav Mahasammelan in Gandhinagar today. pic.twitter.com/QYl9mJTjUd
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 16, 2017
13:01 (IST)
Narendra Modi to speak at 3 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the gathering of over 7 lakh party workers at around 3 pm on Monday. He will speak at the Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan, which is being organised at the conclusion of the Gujarat Gaurav Yatra, which began on 1 October.
12:49 (IST)
Gaurav Yatra a response to Navsarjan Yatra?
According to The Hindu, BJP launched the Gujarat Gaurav Yatra in response to Congress' 'Navsarjan Yatra'. According to the report, the Navsarjan garnered impressive support from the rural population in Saurashtra during Rahul Gandhi's three-day stay in the region.
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What's Gujarat Gaurav Yatra all about?
BJP's Gujarat Gaurav Yatra, comprising of two raths (chariots), of which the first one kicked off from Karamsad, the birthplace of Sardar Patel in Anand on 1 October, and covered 1361 kilometres and 76 assembly constituencies in Central and North Gujarat regions. The second started its journey on 2 October and travelled a distance of 2395 kilometres covering 73 assembly seats in Saurashtra and South Gujarat.
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Senior BJP leaders to participate in Mahasammelan
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, BJP national president Amit Shah and many other leaders of the party would also be present on the occasion, BJP state unit chief Jitu Vaghani told PTI.
12:24 (IST)
Senior leaders of BJP joined the Yatra
Senior leaders of the party joined the 15-day march, which was launched on 1 October. The march covered a distance of around 4,471 kilometres, spread over 149 of the 182 Assembly constituencies in the state.
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Why is the Mahasammelan being organised?
The 'Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan' is being organised by the state BJP to celebrate the conclusion of the saffron party's 'Gujarat Gaurav Yatra' (march for Gujarat's honour) on Sunday.
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Narendra Modi to address Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan today
The prime minister will address around seven lakh BJP workers at the Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan to be held in Bhat village, which is located in the outskirts of Gandhinagar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit his home state Gujarat on Monday and address a gathering of BJP workers at a village near Gandhinagar, a senior leader of the party's state unit said in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The prime minister is scheduled to address a gathering at the 'Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan', which is being organised by the state BJP to celebrate the conclusion of the saffron party's 'Gujarat Gaurav Yatra' (march for honour) on Sunday, Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani said.
File image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. AFP
Senior leaders of the party had taken part in the 15-day march, which was launched on 1 October. The march covered a distance of around 4,471 kilometres, spread over 149 of the 182 Assembly constituencies in the state, he added.
"Tomorrow, the prime minister will give his guidance to around seven lakh BJP workers at the Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan to be held in Bhat village," Vaghani said.
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, BJP national president Amit Shah and many other leaders of the party would also be present on the occasion, he added.
Last week, Modi had visited Gujarat to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of various projects in Rajkot, Vadnagar, Gandhinagar and Bharuch. He had also held a roadshow in his hometown Vadnagar on 8 October.
The Assembly polls are due in Gujarat later this year.
Published Date: Oct 16, 2017 01:20 pm | Updated Date: Oct 16, 2017 01:56 pm
