GUJARAT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2012

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What's hidden behind Narendra Modi's 3D show

The Gujarat chief minister once again becomes the first Indian politician to use a technological innovation to promote himself. He needs technology because he won't let any other BJP leader deliver the BJP's message, argues Mahesh Langa.

The race is on: Gujarat's new politicians fight for party tickets

Over 2,500 people are competing for party tickets to fight the Gujarat elections. So great is the demand that the BJP and the Congress will have to select from 1,500 contenders. Who are these 'candidates'? What's their politics? Mahesh Langa finds out.

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A Muslim BJP candidate in Gujarat? State waits to know

The BJP has been ruling Gujarat interrupted since 1998 but it hasn't had a Muslim minister in the state cabinet since then. The party hasn't fielded a Muslim candidate in assembly elections since 1995. Will the party keep them out in this time too, asks Mahesh Langa.

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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.