Amid Kshatriya stir, PM Modi showers praise on Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royalKshatriyas protest Rupala's remarks, Modi visits Jamnagar royal family, praises sacrifices. Rupala BJP candidate for Rajkot seat. Modi meet...
02 May, 2024, 09.35 PM IST
Kshatriyas' anger: What BJP didn't consider in poll planBJP state president CR Patil's ambitious target was not beyond the realm of reality, given his penchant for micromanagement and the hugely ...
01 May, 2024, 08.45 AM IST
In Anand, it is brand Modi vs Congress' social issues & Kshatriya agitationThe first candidate from the constituency was Maniben Patel, daughter of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was elected in 1957. The seat had be...
28 Apr, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
Why Kshatriyas are revolting against BJP in Gujarat, organising biggest protest meet?The Kshatriya community in Gujarat is demanding the removal of Union Minister Parshottam Rupala as the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sab...
15 Apr, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Withdraw Parshottam Rupala's candidature or face nationwide protests: Rajput leaders tell BJPAhmedabad's tensions peak as Rajput leaders demand Rupala's withdrawal from Gujarat polls, rejecting BJP's reconciliation attempts. The com...
03 Apr, 2024, 07.08 PM IST
BJP in huddle over protests against Rajkot candidate Parshottam RupalaSources within the party, however, said that talks with a few leaders was not going to help. "For starters, only the leaders from Saurashtr...
03 Apr, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Rajput community's stir against Rupala won't ignite old rivalry with Patidars, say expertsRajput community protests against BJP's Rupala due to remarks, urging candidate replacement. Analysts predict limited election impact despi...
02 Apr, 2024, 09.27 AM IST
Lok Sabha 2024: Caste issues dominate election narratives in GujaratUnion Minister Parshottam Rupala's comments trigger backlash in Gujarat. Patidar community supports Congress. Alpesh Thakor's role in Patid...
31 Mar, 2024, 01.57 AM IST
Vijay Rupani and team begins 2nd innings in GujaratRupani and his deupty Nitin Patel were administered the oath of secrecy by Governor OP Kohli in Gandhinagar, after the BJP won the recent A...
27 Dec, 2017, 07.22 AM IST
OBC leader Alpesh Thakor wins maiden electionAlpesh Thakor, who cornered crucial Thakor votes for the Congress, bagged 85,777 votes, while Lavingji Thakor's tally stood at 70,920 votes.
18 Dec, 2017, 09.08 PM IST
With Shankarsinh Vaghela out, BJP hopes to improve tally in central GujaratThe BJP, which won 35 of the 61 seats in the region comprising the districts of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod and Ch...
11 Dec, 2017, 03.31 PM IST
Quota stir: Gujarat govt panel submits report to CM Anandiben PatelA high-level committee, formed to negotiate and suggest ways in the wake of reservation demands, submitted its report to Chief Minister Ana...
09 Sep, 2015, 10.04 PM IST
Fresh agitation by Patels from tomorrow, says Hardik PatelHardik Patel, who is leading the agitation that plunged Gujarat into violence last week, made the announcement on his return from Delhi.
31 Aug, 2015, 07.23 PM IST
Next round of agitation from Surat tomorrow, says Hardik PatelThe next round of agitation to press for the demand for reservation to Patel community under OBC quota will kick-start tomorrow from Surat.
31 Aug, 2015, 04.12 PM IST
Talks of raging Amit Shah-Aandiben Patel rivalry rampant in Gujarat, says Shankersinh Vaghela"In 1985, the same Patel community led an agitation in Gujarat against reservation for OBCs, Dalits and Tribals. They now want reservation!"
28 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
No OBC quota for Patels, but can talk: Gujarat CM Anandiben PatelThe government is at present holding a meeting with the representatives of the Patel community to find a solution to the impasse.
24 Aug, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
- OBCs threaten to "uproot" Gujarat government if Patels given reservation
Thousands of Other Backward Class communities' members held a rally here today to counter the agitation of the Patel community which is dem...
23 Aug, 2015, 06.41 PM IST