Gandhinagar: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has come under scrutiny after fielding Aslam Khilji as its candidate from Ward No. 8 in the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation elections. Khilji, a former opposition leader of JMC, is reportedly facing more than 12 criminal cases, including allegations of firing, gang wars, open sword attacks, violent clashes, and land grabbing. Khilji, who has been booked under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GujCTOC) Act and is currently in police reman...Read More

Surat: The city, known as one of the cleanest in the country, is currently grappling with a serious environmental and public health issue, as a massive fire has been raging at the Khajod dumping site for the past 10 days. The prolonged blaze has engulfed nearby residential areas in thick smoke, severely impacting air quality and raising health concerns among residents. People living in societies such as Aagam Heights and Sunflower in the Sarsana area have voiced strong opposition, warning polit...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

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

Gandhinagar: The State Election Commission of Gujarat today announced local polls for 9,992 seats of local bodies. Nominations will start from 6 April, and the last date for filing nominations is 11 April. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on 13 April. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is 15 April. Polling will take place on 26 April from 7 am to 6 pm. If required, re-polling will be held on 27 April. Counting will take place on 28 April. The entire process will be concl...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

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Election Commission will hold a media briefing this evening and is expected to announce the schedule for the upcoming local body elections in the state. According to an official communication, the briefing will take place at 5:00 pm at the State Election Commission office in the Secretariat, Gandhinagar. Reports suggest that election dates for local self-government bodies may be announced. Elections are due for 15 municipal corporations, around 84 municipalities,...Read More

Ahmedabad – In a scathing pre-election offensive, the Ahmedabad City Congress Committee has released a comprehensive "chargesheet" titled "BJP’s Book of Sins" (ભાજપના પાપની પોથી), targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) two-decade-long governance of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The document outlines 20 major "sins" or failures, ranging from systemic corruption to the collapse of basic urban infrastructure, as the city prepares for upcoming l...Read More

Gandhinagar: The State Election Commission has published the draft electoral rolls for the upcoming general elections to local self-government bodies in Gujarat. As per the draft lists, a total of 2.74 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections. According to an official press release issued by the State Election Commission, elections will be held for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka panchayats across the state. In...Read More