The smart business societies of Gujratis knew very well that as long as Modi is strong, Gujarat is on a strong pedestal too on every aspect of preferences.

Opinion: Modi serves Gujarat's business interest the best

The vote share in the Gujarat elections reveal the mind of the voters

Opinion: Rahul, Hardik run out BJP at 99

In the defeat of BJP in these constituencies, few factors, such as the Patidar movement, Jignesh-Hardik-Alpesh trio and anti-incumbency played a very crucial role.

Opinion: Why was BJP defeated in these key Gujarat constituencies

Of the 98 seats that fall in rural Gujarat, the majority went to the Congress, while the BJP swept the 53 urban seats. It is evident that the farmer?s distress worked against the BJP.

Opinion: Gujarat election displayed Bharat-India divide

Narendra Modi successfully turned the 6 per cent wavering voter of Gujarat through his emotional appeals and politicking against which the INC failed to come up with an appropriate electoral strategy.

Opinion: In spite of GST, how Modi won Gujarat

In a major surprise during the day, Congress was leading over the BJP in Gujarat in 88 seats

Assembly poll results: BJP on victory march in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh

BJP knew that the Patidar votes are going away and, hence, regaining the tribal vote bank is of utmost importance.

Opinion: Chotu Bhai Vasava stopped BJP's victory march

After a mid-morning scare, it seems the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form a government in Gujarat for the sixth time.

Assembly elections 2017: See how Gujarat voted

Mevani had rubbished exit poll results which gave the BJP between 105-120 seats and said "the BJP will definitely lose".

Gujarat assembly elections 2017: Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani win but what has then Congress gained?

The BJP today appeared to be on its way to retain power in Gujarat, with trends from 175 out of 182 Assembly seats giving it a lead in 100 seats while the Congress was following with 70.

'Gujarat's mood is country's mood':  Who said what on Gujarat elections results

Gehlot, the Congress election in-charge for Gujarat, said Gandhi ran a nice campaign in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi put up nice campaign, Gujarat results a win for Congress: Ashok Gehlot

Gujarat has been the BJP?s laboratory and the party has held the state since 1995.

Assembly elections 2017: Elections too close to call but Congress big winner in Gujarat

"The result is as per our expectations. BJP is leading in both the states. BJP will form a government with clear majority in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh," the Home Minister said.

BJP will form government in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh: Home Minister Rajnath Singh

The predictions made by exit polls for Gujarat seem to be a little off the mark with BJP and Congress locked in a close battle.

Congress makes huge gains in Gujarat, Himachal, defies pollsters

BJP has taken a big lead in the Gujarat elections ahead in 68 seats with the Congress leading in 38 seats

Gujarat election results: Congress, BJP in close fight; CM Rupani trails from Rajkot

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani is trailing behind Congress candidate Indranil Rajyaguru from Rajkot West, as per the initial trends.

Gujarat election results: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani trails behind Congress in Rajkot West

She was among the early voters, who also included former chief minister Anandiben Patel.

May god bless Gujarat, says PM Modi's mother after casting vote

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministers have expressed hope that his party will win these elections, Rahul Gandhi, the opponent, has hoped for a 'zabardast' results for his Congress.

Gujarat assembly elections not about Narendra Modi or me, it's about people: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul has his task cut out, and faces a huge challenge in the form of assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Rahul has been campaigning aggressively in Gujarat against the BJP which has been ruling the state for 22 years.

National discourse very negative, want to change that: Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the voters, particularly the youngsters, to cast their votes in the first phase of Gujarat assembly elections

Gujarat polls: PM Modi urges voters to exercise their franchise

Modi has himself led the campaign to ensure that his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power in his home state, as a combined opposition mounted the biggest challenge ahead of the general election in 2019.

Gujarat votes in first stage of election seen as acid test for Modi

A total of 977 candidates are in fray for the first phase polls

Voting begins for first phase of Gujarat assembly elections

The voting for first phase of election in Gujarat will take place on Saturday on 89 seats of Saurashtra and South Gujarat regions with 977 candidates in the fray.

Gujarat election phase 1: Heavyweight candidates

After a campaign that often turned vituperative, around 2.12 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in Modi's home state on Saturday to choose between the ruling BJP and the Congress.

Gujarat elections: First phase of polling on Saturday