Gujarat elections second phase 2017: Polling is being held on 93 assembly seats in 14 districts
Here are the live updates of the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017:
Stocks open in green as Gujarat votes in second phase
The Sensex opened in the green by jumping 117 points today on value-buying in blue-chips ahead of exit poll results for the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. Asian stocks moved sideways, news agency PTI reported. The NSE Nifty went above the 10,200-mark. The 30-share BSE index was up 116.70 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 33,169.74. The Sensex had lost 402.75 in the previous two sessions, disappointed by grim economic data and the ADB lowering India's economic growth forecast. Analysts said optimistic buying by participants ahead of exit poll results for the Gujarat assembly polls later in the day had a bearing on mood.
The Sensex opened in the green by jumping 117 points today on value-buying in blue-chips ahead of exit poll results for the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. Asian stocks moved sideways, news agency PTI reported. The NSE Nifty went above the 10,200-mark. The 30-share BSE index was up 116.70 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 33,169.74. The Sensex had lost 402.75 in the previous two sessions, disappointed by grim economic data and the ADB lowering India's economic growth forecast. Analysts said optimistic buying by participants ahead of exit poll results for the Gujarat assembly polls later in the day had a bearing on mood.
EVM stopped working for 50 minutes, says polling officer
"The EVM in Sankheda's Sodhaliya village in Chhota Udaipur was not working for 50 minutes, so voting was halted for that duration," polling officer Gaurang Rana told news agency ANI on the day when the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017 is being held. "We fixed the machine and now the voting is underway," Mr Rana said. Some electronic voting machines had to be replaced during the first phase of the Gujarat assembly polls on December 9 after they malfunctioned.
Polling officer Gaurang Rana.
"The EVM in Sankheda's Sodhaliya village in Chhota Udaipur was not working for 50 minutes, so voting was halted for that duration," polling officer Gaurang Rana told news agency ANI on the day when the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017 is being held. "We fixed the machine and now the voting is underway," Mr Rana said. Some electronic voting machines had to be replaced during the first phase of the Gujarat assembly polls on December 9 after they malfunctioned.
Polling officer Gaurang Rana.
Arun Jaitley casts his vote in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands in a queue at a polling booth in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur to cast his vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and last year's demonetisation will come into play in the mind of voters as they vote in the Gujarat assembly polls. Arun Jaitley recently said the economic expansion recorded in July-September period marks the reversal of the declining trend of growth seen in the last few quarters.
"I appeal to the people of Gujarat to vote in large numbers, continue the journey of development," Arun Jaitley said.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands in a queue at a polling booth in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur to cast his vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and last year's demonetisation will come into play in the mind of voters as they vote in the Gujarat assembly polls. Arun Jaitley recently said the economic expansion recorded in July-September period marks the reversal of the declining trend of growth seen in the last few quarters.
"I appeal to the people of Gujarat to vote in large numbers, continue the journey of development," Arun Jaitley said.
Shankersinh Vaghela votes in Gandhinagar
Jan Vikalp leader Shankersinh Vaghela has cast his vote in Gandhinagar's Vasan village in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. In 1996, when he had walked out of the BJP, Mr Vaghela had floated the Rashtriya Janata Party. He later merged the party with the Congress. Two decades later, Mr Vaghela, angry at not being projected as presumptive chief minister of the party in the Gujarat assembly polls, led a revolt against the Congress in the run-up to the Rajya Sabha polls earlier this year.
Jan Vikalp leader Shankersinh Vaghela has cast his vote in Gandhinagar's Vasan village in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections 2017. In 1996, when he had walked out of the BJP, Mr Vaghela had floated the Rashtriya Janata Party. He later merged the party with the Congress. Two decades later, Mr Vaghela, angry at not being projected as presumptive chief minister of the party in the Gujarat assembly polls, led a revolt against the Congress in the run-up to the Rajya Sabha polls earlier this year.
BJP chief Amit Shah votes in Ahmedabad's Naranpura
BJP president Amit Shah has cast his vote in Naranpura in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. The BJP has been in power in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state, for the past 22 years. Amit Shah on Wednesday criticised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who in a video statement said he is "deeply hurt" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations that he colluded with Pakistani guests at a dinner and discussed the Gujarat assembly polls.
"The journey of development has begun. Vote in large numbers. Participate in this festival of democracy. The Gujarat model is talked about across the world..." Amit Shah said.
BJP president Amit Shah has cast his vote in Naranpura in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. The BJP has been in power in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state, for the past 22 years. Amit Shah on Wednesday criticised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who in a video statement said he is "deeply hurt" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations that he colluded with Pakistani guests at a dinner and discussed the Gujarat assembly polls.
"The journey of development has begun. Vote in large numbers. Participate in this festival of democracy. The Gujarat model is talked about across the world..." Amit Shah said.
Hardik Patel's parents cast their vote
Patel Bharat Patel and Usha Patel, the parents of Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, have cast their votes in Viramgam in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Hardik Patel, who is 24 years old, is too young to contest the Gujarat assembly polls. He has, however, pledged support to the Congress in Gujarat.
Hardik Patel's mother speaks to reporters after casting her vote in the Gujarat assembly polls 2017.
Patel Bharat Patel and Usha Patel, the parents of Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, have cast their votes in Viramgam in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Hardik Patel, who is 24 years old, is too young to contest the Gujarat assembly polls. He has, however, pledged support to the Congress in Gujarat.
Hardik Patel's mother speaks to reporters after casting her vote in the Gujarat assembly polls 2017.
PM Modi's mother casts her vote in Gandhinagar
Hiraben, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cast her vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Voting in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly polls will end at 5 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also cast his vote in the second phase today. "May god bless Gujarat," she told the reporters as she came out after casting her vote.
Hiraben, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cast her vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Voting in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly polls will end at 5 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also cast his vote in the second phase today. "May god bless Gujarat," she told the reporters as she came out after casting her vote.
Anandiben Patel votes in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel casts her vote in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. BJP's Bhupendra Patel is up against Congress's Shashikant Patel on this assembly seat. The results of the Gujarat assembly polls will be announced on December 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi have tweeted asking people to vote in record numbers.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel casts her vote in Ahmedabad's Ghatlodia in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. BJP's Bhupendra Patel is up against Congress's Shashikant Patel on this assembly seat. The results of the Gujarat assembly polls will be announced on December 18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi have tweeted asking people to vote in record numbers.
Voting underway in Hardik Patel's hometown
Voting is underway in Viramgam's polling booth number 252 in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. This is Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's home town. Hardik Patel has said he will try to bring down the BJP in Gujarat; the party has been in power in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state for 22 years. The BJP is guilty of failing to support the demand of Patidars, its loyal votebank for decades, Hardik Patel has said.
Voting is underway in Viramgam's polling booth number 252 in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. This is Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's home town. Hardik Patel has said he will try to bring down the BJP in Gujarat; the party has been in power in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state for 22 years. The BJP is guilty of failing to support the demand of Patidars, its loyal votebank for decades, Hardik Patel has said.
Hardik Patel's mother prays
The mother of Hardik Patel, the Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader, prays as voting for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 starts. Hardik Patel has called the Gujarat elections a "people versus the BJP" battle. During campaigning, he said it should be a "people's victory, not someone's defeat". Hardik Patel is 24 years old and so is too young to contest elections. He has pledged support for the Congress after much back and forth.
The mother of Hardik Patel, the Patidar or Patel quota agitation leader, prays as voting for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 starts. Hardik Patel has called the Gujarat elections a "people versus the BJP" battle. During campaigning, he said it should be a "people's victory, not someone's defeat". Hardik Patel is 24 years old and so is too young to contest elections. He has pledged support for the Congress after much back and forth.
Voting starts in 93 seats
Voting has started in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Voting will end at 5 pm. 851 candidates are fighting it out on 93 Gujarat assembly seats in 14 districts. The Election Commission says 2.22 crore people are eligible to vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly polls. Voter turnout in the first phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 was 68 per cent, according to the Election Commission.
Voting has started in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. Voting will end at 5 pm. 851 candidates are fighting it out on 93 Gujarat assembly seats in 14 districts. The Election Commission says 2.22 crore people are eligible to vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly polls. Voter turnout in the first phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 was 68 per cent, according to the Election Commission.
BJP's "act of desperation," says P Chidambaram on EC notice to Rahul Gandhi
"Yesterday, PM made a speech. BJP's President gave an interview. Railway Minister gave an interview. Why have all these escaped the EC's attention? Why pick on only Mr Rahul Gandhi's interview? BJP petitioning the Election Commission is an act of desperation. An interview after the campaign ended is the norm for every candidate and every campaigner in every election," Congress leader P Chidambaram tweeted as the people of Gujarat vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
People wait outside a polling booth to cast their vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
"Yesterday, PM made a speech. BJP's President gave an interview. Railway Minister gave an interview. Why have all these escaped the EC's attention? Why pick on only Mr Rahul Gandhi's interview? BJP petitioning the Election Commission is an act of desperation. An interview after the campaign ended is the norm for every candidate and every campaigner in every election," Congress leader P Chidambaram tweeted as the people of Gujarat vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
People wait outside a polling booth to cast their vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
Big challenge for BJP in Vadodara and Ahmedabad
The big challenge that the BJP faces in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 is to keep its control of Ahmedabad and Vadodara, two big cities in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state that had backed the party in the last election with a huge majority. The Bharatiya Janata Party won 26 of the 31 seats from these two districts alone in the last Gujarat assembly polls.
Polling officials check documents and electronic voting machines or EVMs for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
The big challenge that the BJP faces in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 is to keep its control of Ahmedabad and Vadodara, two big cities in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state that had backed the party in the last election with a huge majority. The Bharatiya Janata Party won 26 of the 31 seats from these two districts alone in the last Gujarat assembly polls.
Polling officials check documents and electronic voting machines or EVMs for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017.
"Vote for a change of government...": P Chidambaram
"To my fellow citizens of Gujarat: Every vote matters. Just go out and vote. Vote for a change of government after 22 years... Don't underestimate the power of your vote. Every vote can bring about change," former Finance Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram tweeted as the people of Gujarat vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. The first phase of polling was held on 89 assembly constituencies in Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions on December 9. The voting turnout was 68 per cent that day, according to the Election Commission.
"To my fellow citizens of Gujarat: Every vote matters. Just go out and vote. Vote for a change of government after 22 years... Don't underestimate the power of your vote. Every vote can bring about change," former Finance Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram tweeted as the people of Gujarat vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017. The first phase of polling was held on 89 assembly constituencies in Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions on December 9. The voting turnout was 68 per cent that day, according to the Election Commission.
"Enrich this festival of democracy," says PM Modi
"Today is Phase 2 of the Gujarat elections. I request all those voting today to vote in record numbers and enrich this festival of democracy," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today. The second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 will be held on 93 assembly seats in 14 districts in north and central parts of the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Today is Phase 2 of the Gujarat elections. I request all those voting today to vote in record numbers and enrich this festival of democracy," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today. The second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 will be held on 93 assembly seats in 14 districts in north and central parts of the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Some of the key candidates in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 are: Vallabh Kakadiya (BJP) from Thakkar Bapanagar, Jaynarayan Vyas (BJP) from Siddhpur, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel (BJP) from Mehsana, Jignesh Mevani (independent with Congress support) from Vadgam, and Kirit Patel (Congress candidate and one of the convenors of Hardik Patel's PAAS) from Patan.
A total of 28,114 electronic voting machines or EVMs will be used in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017; the total number of polling booths in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly polls 2017 is 25,558, according to the Election Commission. 851 candidates are fighting it out; of them, 782 are male and 69 female.
2.22 crore people are eligible to vote in the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017; of them, 1.07 crore are female voters and 1.15 crore are male voters, according to the Election Commission. The highest number of voters is in the age group of 26 to 40 years at 80,91,737. The second-highest number of voters is in the age group of 41 to 60 years at 74,15,727, according to the Election Commission.
Voting for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly election 2017 will start at 8 am and end at 5 pm. The voter turnout in the first phase of the Gujarat assembly polls 2017 on December 9 was 68 per cent, according to the Election Commission. Voting will be held on 93 assembly seats in Gujarat.
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