GUJARAT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2012

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Community power: how the Patels hold sway over Gujarat

Arvind J Bosmia explains how people of farm tillers became one of the most prosperous and powerful communities of the state in a matter of decades. Plus, who will the Patels vote for in this election.

Congress has failed in Gujarat both in govt and opposition: Modi

From obscurity to popularity: how Narendra Modi built his brand

When Narendra Modi took over as Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001, he was an unknown BJP leader without mass appeal. He is now strong state leader and claims nationwide popularity. Arvind J Bosmia explains how Modi built his brand.

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Best bet for PM's job but BJP keeps Modi waiting

The BJP would have made a smart move if it had declared the Gujarat chief minister as its prime ministerial candidate in 2007. He was foiled then and BJP paid the price, writes Arvind J Bosmia.

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Hindutva icon Narendra Modi's enemies are from the family

There are around 40 seats in Gujarat where BJP won with margin of less than 5,000 votes in the last assembly elections. The best challenge to the CM in these seats comes from disgruntled Sangh Parivar leaders, writes Arvind J Bosmia.

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Modi as PM: BJP, RSS grapple with dilemma

All eyes are on the BJP's leadership dilemma after Narendra Modi's third straight win in Gujarat, reports Vikas Pathak.

When the student outdid the mentor

As results came in on Thursday, Keshubhai Patel’s home wore a deserted look. The assumption that the Patel satrap would restrict the BJP’s tally by damaging its prospects in Saurashtra proved wrong. The damage was limited to eight of 54 seats, Smruti Koppikar reports.