New Delhi: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a massive protest in the national capital on April 8, 2026, against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged derogatory remarks about Gujaratis. The 'Vishal Dharna Pradarshan' will be held at around 10:30 am tomorrow outside the Congress national office on Akbar Road in New Delhi. BJP leaders and supporters have urged people to gather in large numbers to condemn the statement. The controversy stems from Kharge’s recent s...Read More

Gandhinagar:  Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has faced sharp criticism  after calling the people of Gujarat "illiterate" who can be fooled. However, this is not the first time Congress leadership has made such statements regarding Gujarat and its people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has several times mentioned Gujarat in controversial manner in his speeches in the past. People illiterate in Gujarat, Can be Fooled: Kharge in Kerala In his speech at Kerala,  Kharge said, "Don't misgu...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today strongly condemned the controversial "illiterate in Gujarat" remarks made by Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding Gujarat and its citizens, terming them an “attack on the dignity of the state.” Addressing a press conference, CM Patel said, “The remarks made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge about the people of Gujarat are highly objectionable and unfortunate. By making such a statement, he has not only in...Read More

Ahmedabad: Politics in Ahmedabad has intensified after the Congress announced its candidates for the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections, fielding a minority candidate from the Paldi ward. The party has nominated Fahejbano Mohammad Farooq Sheikh, a move that has sparked political reactions. BJP MLA from Ellisbridge, Amit Shah, reacted strongly to the Congress decision on social media. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Wow, Congress, wow, a minority candidate in Paldi. Ashant Dhara will...Read More

Nadiad: A statement by BJP’s former Kheda district president, Vipul Patel, has sparked a political row after he publicly claimed he had earned “a lot of money” during his time in politics. The incident took place during the silver jubilee celebrations of the Nadiad Area Colleges Retired Staff Association, where Patel was present as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering and reflecting on his journey, Patel said, “I worked very hard in my studies, built a good business, and establish...Read More

Surat/Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a press-note stated it has made arrangements to ensure LPG supply and food facilities for workers in coordination with the Labour and Employment Department, the Industries Department and industrial units across the state. 'Under the arrangement, 100 per cent LPG is being supplied to canteens run by institutions under the Labour and Employment Department. In addition, 25 per cent of the allocated LPG quantity has been reserved for food preparati...Read More

Gandhinagar: Acting on the directions of the Central Government, the Gujarat Government has announced additional arrangements for the allocation and distribution of kerosene in rural areas of the state, alongside the continued use of LPG. The initiative is being implemented in coordination with Kerosene Dealer Associations and Oil Marketing Companies to ensure smooth supply and accessibility. Under the new arrangement, a total of 1452 kilolitres of kerosene has been allocated to Gujarat. The ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Senior Congress corporator Iqbal Shaikh has resigned from the primary membership of the Congress party, submitting his resignation letter to Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda. In his letter, Shaikh stated that he has been winning elections for the past 25 years along with the entire Congress panel from Gomtipur ward. However, he alleged that during every Municipal Corporation election, his name is withheld until the last moment. He claimed that he has been deliberately ignored ...Read More

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