Modi fights to protect home base in Gujarat polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the start of a rally on Sunday in Surendranagar, Gujarat. He hopes to fight off a stiff challenge from opposition Congress' Mr Rahul Gandhi.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the start of a rally on Sunday in Surendranagar, Gujarat. He hopes to fight off a stiff challenge from opposition Congress' Mr Rahul Gandhi.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

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