Vadodara: In a last-minute twist, the BJP has retained control of the Anand district panchayat after the Gujarat High Court reinstated the nomination of its candidate for the president’s post, reversing an earlier rejection by election authorities and ending Congress’s hopes of securing an unopposed victory. The dispute revolved around BJP candidate Mayuri Patel, whose nomination for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman-reserved president’s post had been rejected during scrutiny over questions ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Thaltej ward corporator Hitesh Barot has been appointed the new mayor of Ahmedabad following the local civic body elections held earlier this year. Sabarmati ward corporator Anjuben Shah has been named deputy mayor, while Khokhra ward corporator Kamlesh Patel has been appointed chairman of the standing committee. Shahibaug ward corporator Jashubhai Thakor has been appointed leader of the ruling BJP in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), while Chandkheda ward corporator Atul Mi...Read More

Gandhinagar: Following its sweeping victory in Gujarat’s local self-government elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has completed appointments for key positions, including President, Vice President, Executive Committee Chairman, and other leadership posts across municipalities where it secured a majority. The BJP had registered a landslide victory in 77 of the state’s 84 municipalities in the 2026 local body polls. Appointments have now been finalized for posts such as President, Vice Pres...Read More

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to elect its new office bearers on May 26, nearly a month after the municipal election results were declared. The Municipal Secretariat has convened a special board meeting at 11 am for the election of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairman. The corporation is expected to announce the official agenda of the meeting shortly. Political activity has intensified over the selection of key positions, with discussions already ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A 21-year-old restaurateur and BJP functionary from Surat, Jay Dalal, was allegedly stabbed to death in a public place following a dispute with a group of friends late on Sunday night, police said. Dalal served as the vice-president of the BJP youth wing in Surat’s Dindoli ward. His mother, Jayshree Dalal, who is associated with the party’s Mahila Morcha, filed a complaint at Udhna police station in connection with the incident. The FIR names three accused — Milan Koli, Pankaj...Read More

Watch | During his visit to Dashela village, Amit Shah learned about the critical health condition of senior local BJP leader Rameshbhai Chaudhary. Shah then visited Apollo Hospital to personally inquire about Chaudhary’s health and extend his support. Watch | During his visit to Dashela village, Amit Shah learned about the critical health condition of senior local BJP leader Rameshbhai Chaudhary. Shah then visited Apollo Hospital to personally inquire about Chaudhary’s health and extend ...Read More

New Delhi: In a significant address detailing the relationship between the executive and the judiciary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that democratic institutions were created by the Constitution to balance each other, not to stand in opposition. His remarks came during the launch of two new books authored by the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, in the national capital. The high-profile event was attended by leading figures of the legal fraternity, including Chief Justice ...Read More

Umreth: The counting of votes for the Umreth Assembly by-election has concluded with a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as its candidate Harshadbhai Govindbhai Parmar secured a decisive lead after the completion of all 23 rounds of counting. The BJP candidate registered a winning margin of 30,743 votes. According to official figures from the Election Commission of India, Parmar polled 85,500 votes (58.88%), defeating Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan of the Indian National Congress, who secure...Read More

Borsad: In a significant political turnaround, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in the Borsad Nagarpalika, ending a period of political uncertainty following the recent local elections. The initial results had resulted in a deadlock in the 36-seat municipality, with the BJP and Independent candidates winning 17 seats each. The remaining two seats were secured by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), respectively. The stalemate ...Read More

Bharuch: After contesting the civic body election on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket, an autorickshaw driver, Atul Mistry, has become a councillor of Bharuch Municipality. Mistry, who won the polls from Ward No. 9, is also the general secretary of the Jai Bharat Autorickshaw Association and secured widespread support from voters. Known for his social work, Mistry is often called “108 service,” and his victory is being embraced by the driver community as their own. The win has sparke...Read More