Vadodara: A purported internal document outlining the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate selection criteria for the upcoming local elections has surfaced on social media, triggering political buzz across the state. The document details eligibility norms, organisational discipline, and campaign planning measures. Reacting to the viral pamphlet, Vadodara city BJP president Dr. Jayaprakash Soni said, "The Bhartiya Janata Party has already declared its criteria. The guidelines remain ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat Minority Cell (Minority Morcha) has officially announced a new roster of state-level office-bearers. The appointments were finalised following extensive deliberations involving Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma, General Secretary (Organisation) Ratnakar, and the party’s senior leadership, a press release said. The announcement, issued by Nahin Qadri, the state president of the Minority Morcha, details the selection of 21 individual...Read More

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has begun preparations for the upcoming local elections. The party has prepared a detailed ‘introduction sheet’ for individuals wishing to contest elections for district panchayats, taluka panchayats, and municipalities, seeking comprehensive information ranging from personal details to social media activity. Special emphasis on digital presence The BJP has placed special emphasis on candidates’ proficiency in technology a...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Monday constituted the Pradesh Anushasan Samiti (State Disciplinary Committee) of the state party unit. According to a press release, Rajnibhai Patel has been appointed as the convenor of the committee. He has previously served as the state general secretary of the party. The other members of the committee include Shabdsharan Brahmbhatt, a former state general secretary from Vadodara city; Rajeshbhai Patel, who has served as state coordin...Read More

Umreth: The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Harshad Govindbhai Parmar as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Umreth (Assembly constituency No. 111) seat in Gujarat. Harshad Parmar is the son of former MLA Govindbhai Parmar and currently serves as the Sarpanch of Chikhodra Gram Panchayat and President of the Anand Taluka Sarpanch Association. Voting for the Umreth by-poll will be held on April 23, 2026, and counting of votes, along with the declaration of results...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat BJP has today declared appointments of former Minister of State Pradipsinh Jadeja as guardian and Hasmukh Patel (former president of Anand district panchayat) as incharge for Umreth Assembly by-election. DeshGujaratRead More

Ahmedabad: A political spar broke out on social media platform X between Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh after the latter targeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government over India’s rising dependence on crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports. The exchange began after Jairam Ramesh criticised the Centre’s energy policy, saying India’s import dependence on crude oil rose from 84% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2024–25, while LPG imp...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Friday announced the names of state co-spokespersons and state media co-incharges of the party. State Co-Spokespersons The following leaders have been appointed as Pradesh Sah Pravakta (State Co-Spokespersons): Dhavalbhai Patel (MP) – Valsad Ashwinbhai Banker – Karnavati Jayrajsinh Parmar – Mehsana Ghanshyambhai Gadhvi – Ahmedabad District Manjibhai Ahir – Kutch Hemaliben Boghawala – Surat City ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat today declared the list of members of its State Election Committee (Parliamentary Board). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been included in the committee from Karnavati, while state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma will also represent Karnavati. Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi has been included from Surat city, while state general secretary (organisation) Ratnakar has been named from Gandhinagar city. Former Deputy C...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat BJP chief Jagdish Panchal has declared party's State Coordination Committee (Core Group). The Core Group members apart from CM Bhupendra Patel, Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi and party chief Jagdish Panchal are CR Patil, Ratnakar Pandey, Jitu Vaghani, Rushikesh Patel, Ganpat Vasava, Darshnaben Vaghela, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and IK Jadeja. Gujarat is going to witness the local body polls in upcoming month. The State is also going to witness by-election for Umreth assembly seat....Read More