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Road to defeat BJP runs through Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi
Modasa, April 16: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said on Wednesday that the road to defeat the BJP runs through Gujarat, asserting that the land (Gujarat) has given birth to Congress's ideological roots.
Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi to launch project aimed at empowering District Congress Committees
Ahmedabad, April 15: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday arrived in Gujarat for a two-day visit where he will launch the party's pilot project to strengthen district units in the State and address party workers.
Rahul Gandhi to launch pilot project to strengthen Congress at district level during Gujarat visit
Ahmedabad, April 14: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will begin a two-day visit to Gujarat on April 15 (Tuesday), during which he will launch a pilot initiative aimed at revitalising the party's grassroots machinery in the state.
Gujarat CM attends Bhim Dayro, Matru-Pitru Vandana, felicitation event by Turi Barot
Gandhinagar April 15: To mark the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a Matru-Pitru Vandana programme, Bhim Dayro, and a Felicitation Ceremony was organised in Gandhinagar under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday, according to a Gujarat CMO statement.
Mohan Bhagwat's 'don't-change-dharma' message in Gujarat village reinforces RSS' efforts in tribal belts
Ahmedabad, April 13: When Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat stepped onto the modest stage in Barumal, a small village tucked away in Gujarat's Valsad district, on April 12, it was more than just a ceremonial visit. Dressed in his trademark white kurta-pajama and black cap, Bhagwat addressed a packed gathering at the silver jubilee celebration of the Bhav Bhaveshwar Mahadev Temple.
Congress leaders should criticise RSS aggressively: Jitu Patwari
Bhopal/Ahmedabad, April 9: Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari on Wednesday asked his party leaders to aggressively criticise the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) like the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticises them.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel increases grant allocated to MLAs by Rs 1 crore
Gandhinagar, April 9: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has increased the grant allocated to MLAs for developmental works in their constituencies by Rs 1 crore, aiming to accelerate the state's progress, contribute to national development, and further strengthen Gujarat's stature as a model of growth and good governance.
Congress reasserts Patel's Gandhian ideals, challenges BJP's narrative
Ahmedabad, April 9: The Congress Party’s political gathering on the banks of the Sabarmati River was more than just a routine session -- it was a symbolic return to the soil that shaped one of its greatest leaders, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Bow down to the land of Gujarat: Deepender Hooda on Congress CWC meet in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, April 9: Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda attended the Congress CWC meeting in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening party at grassroots level: Congress' DK Shivakumar
Ahmedabad, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
From Bhavnagar 1961 to Ahmedabad 2025, Congress' decline in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 8: As Congress returned to Gujarat for its All India Congress Committee (AICC) convention after a long hiatus of 64 years, the question looms: what has changed for the Grand Old Party between Bhavnagar 1961 and Ahmedabad 2025? The contrast couldn’t be starker because when the AICC met in Bhavnagar in 1961, Congress was the unquestioned political force across India.
Gujarat: Top leadership of Congress arrives in Ahmedabad to attend AICC convention, CWC meeting
Ahmedabad, April 8: Ahead of the 84th national convention of AICC, senior leaders of the Congress Party, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, arrived in Ahmedabad to attend the conference on Tuesday.
Resolutions at AICC convention will help change course of politics in country: Pawan Khera
Ahmedabad, April 7: Ahead of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) national convention in Ahmedabad, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday expressed confidence that the resolutions would mark a change in course of politics in the country and provide guidance to Congress.
Remarkable growth of BJP in Gujarat reshaped Indian politics
Ahmedabad, April 6: Often considered the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strongest bastion, Gujarat has played a crucial role in shaping the party’s national identity. From a state where Congress once dominated unchallenged to becoming a saffron stronghold, the political transformation of the state is a story of strategic maneuvering, strong leadership, and a deep connect with the electorate.
Ex-LoP demands probe into Vadodara's Rs 31 crore bridge resurfacing project
Vadodara, April 3: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) resurfacing work on 12 bridges across the city at an estimated cost of ₹31 crore, has come under a cloud.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.
Congress Convention in Gujarat will begin with new energy to strengthen party: Harish Rawat
Dehradun, March 18: Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday said that the 86th All India Congress Committee (AICC) Convention in Gujarat will begin with a new energy to strengthen the party.
Vishnu Pandya reflects on RSS, PM Modi's journey, and Gujarat's political landscape
Ahmedabad, March 17: Vishnu Pandya, a journalist, biographer, poet, novelist, and political analyst from Gujarat, India, shared insights in an interview with IANS.
PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Union Minister CR Patil
New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister of Jal Shakti Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, commending his efforts to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water access for households.
Grateful to PM Modi for building Statue of Unity: Veteran Congressman who challenged him in 2007 polls
Gandhinagar, March 15: Dinsha Patel, former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader from Gujarat, on Saturday, showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceptualising and building the Statue of Unity in the state, which he said was a momentous tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister as well as Home Minister of India.
Gujarat CM to inaugurate Brahmin business meet in Ahmedabad on March 15
Ahmedabad, March 14: The fourth edition of the Mega Brahmin Business Meet is set to take place on Saturday at the Vigyan Bhavan in Science City of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Will take to streets to raise voice of people: Congress leader Amit Chavda
Ahmedabad, March 8: Congress leader Amit Chavda on Saturday said that the party unit in Gujarat would take to the streets to raise the voice of the people and to raise the issues of unemployment and inflation. He said that people in the state were facing difficulties under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Started blaming own people, should introspect: Sudhanshu Trivedi takes potshots at Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 8: Taking potshots at Rahul Gandhi over his "conniving from within" remarks aimed at sections of Congress leaders during his visit to Gujarat, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said on Saturday that the Congress leader needs to do "introspection instead of blaming others".
We must earn people's trust, Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 8: Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed Congress party workers and former candidates of local body elections in Ahmedabad on Saturday during Samvaad programme. In his speech, he emphasized the need for the Congress party to reconnect with the people of Gujarat and strengthen its presence in the state's political landscape.
Rahul Gandhi pushes for Congress revival in Gujarat amid declining support
Ahmedabad, March 8: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Gujarat for a two-day visit, focusing on revitalising the Congress presence ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Gujarat local body elections underway, BJP wins 215 seats unopposed
Ahmedabad, Feb 16: Voting for the Gujarat local body elections began at 7 a.m. on Sunday and will continue until 6 p.m., with counting scheduled for Tuesday.
Gujarat CM performs Bhoomi Poojan for SOUL's leadership campus in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, February 14: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the Bhoomi Poojan for SOUL's state-of-the-art campus in Gandhinagar. The ceremony was graced by Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SOUL; SOUL Board Members; Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Former Finance Secretary to the Government of India and Chairman of the SOUL Executive Committee; along with distinguished invitees and senior secretaries.
Gujarat BJP MLA Karshan Solanki passes away, PM Modi expresses condolence
Mehsana, Feb 4: Gujarat BJP MLA from Kadi, Karshan Solanki, passed away after a prolonged illness in the early hours of Tuesday.
Matter of pride that the country has such a PM who brought huge change in various sectors: Gujarat Minister Sanghavi
Gandhinagar, January 24: Gujarat Home Minister and Youth and Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi expressed immense pride in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, praising his transformative impact across various sectors through his new-age thinking, hard work and execution power.
Gujarat CM attends 'Ram Ratri' event to commemorate first anniversary of Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha'
Gandhinagar, Jan 23: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday attended the 'Ram Ratri' event in Ahmedabad to commemorate the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
CM Bhupendra Patel attends 56th convention of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad of Gujarat Region
Gandhinagar, January 8: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the 56th convention of the All India Student Council Gujarat region, said that the main objective of this convention is to be at the forefront in the building of the nation by the power of students of the state.