Most Gujarat seats discussed at BJP CEC, decision will be declared at right time: JP Nadda

New Delhi: Crucial meeting of BJP Central Election Committee for selection of candidates for upcoming Gujarat assembly general elections was held today evening at BJP Central Head Quarters in New Delhi.

The last date of filling nominations for first phase involving 89 seats of Saurashtra and South Gujarat regions is November 21st. It is understood that the names of candidates could be announced anytime between now and then.

Minister JP Nadda who was part of the meeting told media persons that most seats were discussed in today’s CEC meeting and announcement of candidates will be made at right time. Nadda said six names for Karnataka legislative assembly poll were finalized and will be announced on website.

The meeting was held in presence of Prime Minister Modi, party president Amit Shah, national organizational general secretary Ram Lal, ministers Sushma Swaraj, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkar, Ananth Kumar, JP Nadda among others.

Those present from Gujarat unit of party were Chief Minister Rupani, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, State party president Jitu Vaghani, state organizational general secretary Bhikhubhai Dalsania, State election in charge Bhupendra Yadav and national organizational joint secretary who looks after Gujarat Shri V.Satish.

Separate meeting between PM and Shah and between Gujarat team and Shah were held after the main meeting.

Central Election Committee meeting of rival Congress party was to be held tomorrow in Delhi to finalize the Gujarat candidates. However it has been postponed now strategically to know more about BJP candidates and also due to ongoing negotiations on seats with Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel, Chhotu Vasava led Sharad Yadav faction of JDU and NCP.

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