Gujarat Election Results Live: Modi Hails Historic Win; AAP CM Face Gadhvi Loses
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Gujarat Election Results 2022 Live Updates: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) got its seventh straight victory in the Gujarat Assembly elections on Thursday, 8 December, winning 156 seats out of the total 182 Assembly seats.
After the victory, PM Narendra Modi said from the party's headquarters in Delhi, "The results of Gujarat have proved how strong is the desire of the common man for a developed India."
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party opened its account in Gujarat winning five seats, while the Congress party won 17 seats.
Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP candidate Bhupendra Patel flashes the victory sign celebrating the partys decisive lead in Gujarat Assembly elections.
BJP workers celebrate Gujarat Assembly election results in Ahmedabad.
Poll officials sort postal ballots to begin the counting of votes for the Assembly elections at a centre in Rajkot.
BJP leaders and workers celebrate the party's decisive lead in Gujarat Assembly elections, at the party headquarters in Gandhinagar.
Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in proress at a centre in Rajkot.
Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room ahead of counting of votes for Gujarat Assembly elections.
A counting centre for Gujarat Assembly elections, in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat has 182 Assembly constituencies, which means a party will have to secure 92 seats to attain majority
The BJP's Kantilal Amrutiya has scored a victory in Morbi constituency, the site of the October bridge tragedy
BJP's Hardik Patel, Bhupendra Patel, and Alpesh Thakor are among those leading
The chief minister's oath ceremony will be held on 12 December, said BJP Gujarat chief CR Patil
Congress's Jignesh Mevani is leading in Vadgam, while AAP's Gopal Italia is trailing in Katargam
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Exit Polls: Landslide Win for BJP, Congress Losing Ground to AAP
Exit poll results for the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections have unanimously predicted a landslide victory for the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 182 seats assembly.
However, the big question in this election was always around who will be number two.
Exit polls have predicted that the Congress may pip the AAP to the number two spot but suffer a steep drop in vote and seat share. The AAP, though at a distant third, is predicted to main significant gain in terms of its vote share.
What Does AAP's Rise in Vote Share Indicate?
In 2017, BJP got a vote share of 49.1 percent and the Congress on number two position secured a vote share of 41.4 percent.
Comparing it with the 2022 exit poll results, it is evident that the BJP's vote share hasn't fluctuated much, while that of the Congress has gone down by 10-15 percent.
Interestingly, AAP is expected to go from a vote share of 0.1 percent in in 2017 to 12-19 percent in 2022. This clearly indicates that AAP is occupying a significant part of the opposition space in the state.
How Much Ground is Congress Losing?
All exit polls predict a drop in Congress party's vote share.
With figures indicating AAP's growth at the grand old party's expense, exit polls differ in the scale of loss the Congress is expected to suffer.
As per the India Today - My Axis India exit poll, the party is expected to win 16-30 seats with a vote share of 26 percent, whereas, ABP-C Voter poll predicted 31-43 seats with a vote share of 33 percent.
Did Exit Polls Get It Right in 2012?
Yes, they did (mostly).
CVoter was close to bull's eye. ORG was quite on the mark as well. Chanakya overestimated the BJP's performance.
However, the estimates of several pollsters for the Congress were close to the actual figures on Counting Day.
The Quint Speaks to BJP's Hardik Patel
Merely a year after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India and moved to Delhi, a 22-year-old Hardik Patel became the troublemaker number 1 for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) back home in Gujarat.
Come 2022, addressing a gathering of villagers at a temple in Viramgam as he contests on a BJP ticket, Hardik said: "When Anandiben was the minister, maximum development work took place in certain regions."
The Quint spoke to the Patidar leader during his campaign trail ahead of the 2022 Gujarat Assembly Elections. Click here to watch the full interview.
'Are We Victims or Criminals?’ Child Brides in Gujarat Fight For Nutrition
While Gujarat has a law against child marriage since 1964, the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, for 2019-2020) revealed that in the district of Kutch, 19 percent of women aged between 20 and 24 years had been married before they turned 18.
Ahead of the election, The Quint travelled to rural Gujarat to bring you the story of the state's child brides, who are not only forced into child marriages but also early pregnancy, which automatically makes them ineligible for this healthcare and nutrition scheme.
Click here to have a look at the full immersive.
'Sacrificed For Dam, Not Statue of Unity': Why 6 Villages in Gujarat Want Their Lands Back
Ever since the Statue of Unity project neared completion before its inauguration in 2018, residents of six villages right across it – Kevadia, Vaghadia, Limbdi, Navagam, Gora and Kothi – have been protesting and demanding their lands back from the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL).
The deadlock with the SSNNL and the court battles continue, and so do the struggles of several villagers.
The Quint brings you the story of these villagers from ground zero. Check out the full report here.
'BJP Will Get 135-145 Seats, Form Govt on Basis of Work': Hardik Patel
"The government is being formed on the basis of work. No riots/terrorist attacks here in past 20 years. People know that the BJP met their expectations. They press 'lotus' as their future will be safe under the BJP. It did good governance and strengthened this trust," BJP candidate for Viramgam Hardik Patel was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
He added that the BJP will win 135-145 seats in the election. "We are definitely going to form the Govt. Do you have any doubts?"
Counting of Votes Begins
Counting of votes in the crucial Gujarat Assembly elections begins.
BJP Leads in Early Trends
Leads at 8:15 am:
BJP: 30
Congress: 10
AAP: 0
Others: 0
CM Bhupendra Patel Leads From Ghatlodia
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leads from the Ghatlodia constituency, early trends show.
BJP's Rivaba Jadeja Leads From Jamnagar North
BJP candidate Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, is leading from Jamnagar North, as per early trends.
BJP's Ritaben Ketankumar Patel Leads From Gandhinagar North
BJP candidate Ritaben Ketankumar Patel is leading from Gandhinagar North, early trends indicate.
'BJP Will Break Records': Punresh Modi
"BJP will break records. It will get the maximum number of seat and the highest voting percentage. All our candidates will be ahead of their rival candidates by a huge margin. The BJP will have a huge victory," BJP Surat West candidate Punresh Modi was quoted as saying as the saffron party leads in early counting of votes.
BJP Leads Well Beyond Halfway Mark
Leads at 8:50 am:
BJP: 134
Congress: 41
AAP: 3
Others: 4
BJP Leads From Rajkot East
BJP candidate Uday Kangad leads from Rajkot East, as per latest trends.
BJP's Kantilal Amrutiya Leads From Morbi, Site of Bridge Tragedy
BJP candidate Kantilal Amrutiya, who was seen rescuing people after the tragic bridge collapse in Morbi in October, is leading from the constituency.
AAP Gujarat Chief Gopal Italia Leads From Katargam
AAP's Gujarat unit president Gopal Italia is leading from Katargam, while Vinodbhai Amrishbhai Mordiya of the BJP trails.
Past Assembly Elections Results – What The Assembly Looked Like (1985 to 2017)
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BJP's Foe-Turned-Friend Hardik Patel Takes Lead in Viramgam
BJP's key candidate Hardik Patel, who switched from the Congress just a few months ago, is leading in the Viramgam Assembly seat.
Congress leader Lakhabhai Bharwad is trailing from the constituency.
AAP CM Face Isudan Ghadvi Leads From Khambhat
AAP's chief ministerial candidate Isudan Ghadvi is leading from Khambhat constituency, as per early trends.
BJP Leads in Jhagadia, Cong in Porbandar
Constituency-wise leads at 9:18 am:
Gandhinagar South – BJP
Porbandar – Congress
Jhagadia – BJP
Fatepura – AAP
Gandhidham – BJP
BJP's Alpesh Thakor, Who Jumped Cong Ship, Leading
Alpesh Thakor, another big Congress leader who jumped ship to BJP, is leading from Gandhinagar South.
He is battling against Congress' Himanshu Patel and AAP's Dolat Patel.
AAP Opens Account in Gujarat, Takes Lead in 12 Seats
The AAP appears to have made a significant headway in Gujarat, where it is contesting for the first time. Early trends show AAP leading on 12 seats, including Chotila, Fatepura, Katargam, Vyara, and Gariadhar.
BJP May Be Set for Biggest Victory Ever in Gujarat
If the current leads hold, the BJP may be set for its biggest ever victory in Gujarat. The saffron party is leading on 137 seats, as per early trends.
Cong's Jignesh Mevani Leading From Vadgam
Congress candidate Jignesh Mevani is leading from the Vadgam constituency, from where he had won in 2017 as an independent candidate.
He is up against the BJP's Manibhai Vaghela and AAP's Dalpat Bhatiya.
In Photos: Counting of Votes Underway in Rajkot
Poll officials sort postal ballots to begin the counting of votes for the Assembly elections at a centre in Rajkot.
Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in proress at a centre in Rajkot.
Here's How BJP Fared in the Previous Gujarat Elections
The BJP is leading on 147 seats, as per latest trends at 10:05 pm. If the current leads hold, the saffron party may be set for its biggest ever victory in Gujarat.
Here's how the BJP fared in the last few elections:
2017: 99 seats
2012: 115 seats
2007: 117 seats
2002: 127 seats
Fight Between 2 BJP Rebels in Waghodia
A big fight is underway in the Waghodia Assembly constituency of Vadodara where the BJP has two rebel candidates. BJP's Ashwin Patel is trailing with 6,882 votes as rebel candidate Dharmendrasinh Vaghela leads with 9,193 votes.
Samajwadi Party, AIMIM Lead in 1 Seat Each
The Samajwadi Party and the AIMIM are leading on 1 seat each in Gujarat.
Sakil Mahamad Sama of the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen is leading in Bhuj, while Kandhalbhai Sarmanbhai Jadeja is leading in Kutiyana.
CM Bhupendra Patel Heads for 2nd Win in Ghatlodia With 23k Votes
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel is leading with a total of 23,713 votes in his constituency Ghatlodia, and is ahead of the Congress's Amee Yagnik by a difference of 29,098 votes.
Patel had attained victory from Ghatlodia in 2017 as well.
BJP Candidate Kantilal Amrutiya Leading by 1,724 Votes in Morbi
BJP candidate from Morbi, Kantilal Amrutiya is leading by 1,724 votes, while Vinodbhai Amrishbhai Mordiya of the BJP trails.
BJP Takes Lead in 150 Seats, May Clinch Historic Win
The BJP has taken a lead in 150 of the 182 seats in Gujarat, as per latest trends, and is racing towards a historic victory in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's native state.
'Pro-Incumbency in Gujarat': Rajnath Singh
"There is pro-incumbency in Gujarat. We are creating a new record in Gujarat as the people of the state have immense faith in PM Modi," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
A Swing in Vadgam: Cong's Jignesh Mevani Now Trailing
Congress candidate Jignesh Mevani is trailing by a margin of 2,396 votes from the Vadgam constituency, from where he had won in 2017 as an independent candidate, as per latest trends.
Mevani, who had been leading in earlier trends, is up against the BJP's Manibhai Vaghela and AAP's Dalpat Bhatiya.
Rivaba Jadeja Ahead of AAP by 7,500 Votes
In Jamnagar North, the BJP's Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, is ahead of AAP's Karshanbhai Karmur by 7,500 votes, as per latest trends.
AAP Gujarat Chief Gopal Italia in 3rd Spot, Latest Trends Show
In Katargam, Gujarat AAP chief Gopal Italia trailing in the third spot, behind Vinod Mordiya and Congress' Kalpesh Variya. He is behind Mordiya by a wide gap of 11,000 votes.
To read more about him, click here: Spotlight: Ex-Cop & Patidar Leader, Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party Chief Gopal Italia
In Morbi, Site of Bridge Tragedy, BJP Takes Massive Lead
BJP candidate Kantilal Amrutiya, who was seen helping people in viral videos from the Morbi bridge collapse in October, is headed for a big win in the constituency. He is ahead of the Congress candidate by over 10,156 votes, as per latest trends.
BJP's Hardik Patel Leads by Nearly 10k Votes
BJP's foe-turned-friend Hardik Patel is ahead in Viramgam with a massive lead of 9,496 votes.
AAP CM Face Isudan Ghadvi Takes Lead in Khambhalia
AAP's chief ministerial candidate is leading with 21,070 votes in Khambhalia, ahead of the BJP candidate by a margin of about 1,000 votes.
Take a Look: AAP's Leads vs Exit Polls Prediction
In its maiden election in Gujarat, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP is leading on 8 seats, as per current trends.
The India Today-Axis My India exit poll had suggested that AAP may win 9-12 seats, while TV9 exit polls had predicted 3-5 seats for the party.
'People Have Voted for Development': Surat MP
"BJP has always fulfilled its promises. People have voted for development in Gujarat," Union minister and Surat MP Darshana Jardosh was quoted as saying by ANI.
'Widely Expected': Hardeep Puri on BJP's Headway
"I'm commenting on something which was widely expected. It's the actual manifestation of the kind of development-anchored work that BJP, under the leadership of PM, has been undertaking. It's a model for the whole country," Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said as BJP leads in Gujarat election.
BJP Candidate Winning Big From Rajkot Bastion
BJP candidate Darshita Shah is winning big in Rajkot West. Shah is ahead of the Congress candidate Kalariya Mansukhbhai Jadavbhai by a wide margin of 63,565 votes, current trends show.
Here's why this is important: For 55 years since 1967 (since its Jan Sangh days), not once has the BJP lost the Rajkot West seat (known as Rajkot II till 2012). The constituency comprises mostly upper-caste Hindu voters, whose loyalty the party has managed to command for over five decades. In 2017, the bastion seat was won by former CM Vijay Rupani.
To know more, read here: Ticket to Rajkot West's Legacy: With Rupani Not Contesting, BJP Leaders Line Up
AAP CM Face Isudan Ghadvi Trails as Trends Swing
Isudan Gadhvi, chief ministerial candidate of the AAP, is trailing by 7,956 votes, latest trends show. Gadhvi had been leading in earlier trends.
1st Seat Declared: BJP Wins Dahod
BJP candidate from Dahod Kanaiyalal Bachubhai Kishori wins by a margin of 29,350 votes, EC announces.
In Photos: BJP Begins Celebrations
BJP leaders and workers dance as they celebrate the partys decisive lead in Gujarat Assembly elections, in Gandhinagar.
BJP workers celebrate Gujarat Assembly election results in Ahmedabad.
'Guj Taking Forward Development With BJP': Rivaba Jadeja
"The manner in which the BJP worked in Gujarat for the last 27 years and established the Gujarat model, people believed they want to take forward the development journey with only the BJP. Gujarat was with the BJP and will continue to be with them," BJP's Jamnagar North candidate Rivaba Jadeja told reporters.
BJP's Vote Share Soars to 53%, AAP at 12%
Here's the vote share at 1:10 pm.
'There Was No Competition With AAP': Hardik Patel
"It's a win of BJP's work, the removal of Article 370. We'll focus on the work to be done in next 20 years. There was no competition with the AAP. Viramgam made Hardik Patel win for the further development of constituency," BJP candidate Hardik Patel was quoted as saying.
6 Wins Declared So Far
The Election Commission has announced six wins as of 1:30 pm:
Dahod – BJP
Petlad – BJP
Gondal – BJP
Jamalpur-Khadia – Congress
Navsari – BJP
'Results Quite Clear': CM Bhupendra Patel
"The results of the Gujarat elections are quite clear. People have made up their minds to further continue with the journey of development in Gujarat. We humbly accept the mandate of the people. Every worker of BJP is committed to public service," Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel says in a press conference as the party heads for a clean sweep.
Patel further went ahead to thank PM Modi for the party's imminent win. "The win is a result of PM Modi's development-focused governance."
Guj BJP Chief Announces Date & Time of Oath as BJP Leads Cross 150
"The Gujarat CM will take oath at 2 pm on 12th December. PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take part in the oath ceremony," state BJP chief CR Patil was quoted as saying by ANI.
"I want to thank PM Narendra Modi for carrying out extensive campaign for BJP in Gujarat," Patil said.
'Gujarat Making History Under Modi': Amit Shah
"Gujarat has always worked to make history. In the last two decades, under the leadership of Modiji, BJP has broken all records of development in Gujarat and today the people of Gujarat have blessed BJP and broken all records of victory. Narendra Modi ji's model of development is a triumph of unwavering public confidence," Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted as BJP is set to chart a record win in Gujarat.
Rivaba Jadeja Holds Roadshow
BJP candidate Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, holds a roadshow as she takes big lead in Jamnagar Noth.
Jignesh Mevani Takes Lead Again as Trend Swings
Congress candidate Jignesh Mevani has taken a lead from Vadgam constituency. Earlier in the day, he had been trailing behind BJP candidate Manibhai Jethabhai Vaghela.
BJP Wins From Gujarat's Morbi, Site of Bridge Tragedy
The BJP's Kantilal Amrutiya has scored a victory in the Morbi constituency, the site of the October bridge tragedy in which nearly 140 were reported dead.
Amrutiya was seen helping people after the bridge collapse in videos that had been widely circulated on social media.
JP Nadda Congratulates BJP on Gujarat Win
BJP national president JP Nadda congratulated the party for their victory in the Gujarat elections.
He said in a tweet, "Gujarat has set new records of development in the last two decades under the leadership of Modi ji and today the people of Gujarat have blessed the BJP and created a new record of victory. Every section has wholeheartedly blessed the BJP. This is the victory of people's unwavering faith in BJP's policies."
CM Bhupendra Patel Wins From Ghatlodia Constituency
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has won from the Ghatlodia constituency.
Congress candidate Dr Amee Yajnik lost by a margin of 1.92 lakh votes.
Hardik Patel Wins From Viramgam
BJP candidate Hardik Patel has won from the Viramgam constituency by a margin of 51,707 votes.
Runner-up in the constituency is Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amarsinh Anadaji Thakor.
BJP candidate from Viramgam seat Hardik Patel celebrates his win outside a vote counting centre for the Gujarat Assembly elections.
AAP's Gopal Italia Loses From Katargam
Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat chief Gopal Italia lost the Katargam seat to BJP candiadate Vinodbhai Amarshibhai Moradiya by 64,627 votes.
Gujarat Riots Convict’s Daughter Payal Kukrani Wins Naroda Seat
Gujarat riots convict's daughter and BJP candidate Payal Kukrani has won from the Naroda constituency by a margin of 83,513 votes.
She defeated AAP candidate Omprakash Darogaprasad Tiwari.
Manoj Kukrani is one of the 16 convicts in the Naroda Patiya riots case in which 97 Muslims were killed.
Kejriwal Congratulates AAP on Becoming National Party
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal thanked all party workers as Aam Aadmi Party became a national party.
He said, "Today, the AAP has become a national party. Results of Gujarat Elections have come and the party has become a national party. 10 years ago AAP was a small party, now after 10 years it has governments in two states and has become a national party."
'We Won When BJP Talked About Schools': AAP Isudan Gadhvi
AAP CM candidate Isudan Gadhvi said, "Over 40 lakh people have voted for the AAP. We won that day itself when BJP started talking about schools, in the first go itself 4-5 people from our party became MLAs, that's a big feat. We will work for the people for 5 years."
Gadhvi is currently trailing from the Khambhalia seat, while BJP's Ayar Mulubhai Hardasbhai Bera leads by 18,745 votes.
'Historic Win': PM Modi Congratulates BJP Worker
PM Narendra Modi thanked BJP workers for the landslide victory in the Gujarat elections.
He said in a tweet, "This historic win would never be possible without the exceptional hardwork of our Karyakartas, who are the real strength of our Party."
Alpesh Thakor Wins From Gandhinagar South
BJP candidate Alpesh Khodaji Thakor has won from Gandhinagar South by a margin of 43,064.
Runner-up from the constituency is Congress candidate Dr Himanshu Patel.
BJP's Ritesh Vasava Defeats Tribal Leader Chhotubhai Vasava
BJP candidate Ritesh Vasava has won from the Jhagadia constituency by defeating veteran tribal leader and seven-time MLA Chhotubhai Vasava by 23,500 votes.
AAP CM Candidate Loses From Khambalia
AAP CM candidate for Gujarat Isudan Gadhvi has lost from the Khambalia seat as BJP's Ayar Mulubhai Hardasbhai Bera won from the Assembly constituency by a margin of 18,745 votes.
Independent Candidate Dharmendrasinh Wins Vaghodia Seat
Independent candidate and BJP rebel Dharmendrasinh Ranuba Vaghela defeats BJP's Ashvinbhai Natvarbhai Patel by 14,006 votes in the Vaghodia constituency.
Jignesh Mevani Wins Vadgam Seat
Congress leader Jignesh Mevani has won from the Vadgam constituency with aclose margin of 4,928 votes over BJP's Manibhai Jethabhai Vaghela.
Rivaba Jadeja Wins From Jamnagar North Constituency
Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife and BJP candidate Rivaba Jadeja has won from the Jamnagar North constituency by a margin of 53,570 votes, defeating AAP candidate Karshanbhai Karmur.
Narendra Modi Congratulates Party Wortkers in Delhi HQ
Amid victory celebrations at BJP's headquarters in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi congratulated party workers on winning the Gujarat Assembly elections.
"I want to thank Election Commission for conducting elections peacefully. As far as I know, re-polling in any poll booth was not required. I also want to thank the voters of Himachal. The difference between the number of votes for BJP and Congress was less than 1 percent," Modi added.
He said, "The results of Gujarat have proved how strong is the desire of the common man for a developed India. The message is clear that whenever there is a challenge before the country, people show their faith in BJP."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda being garlanded during the celebrations of BJPs victory in the Gujarat Assembly elections, at party headquarters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda at party headquarters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda at party headquarters.
'AAP Made An Impressive Entry': Gopal Italia
Gujarat AAP chief Gopal Italia said, "It's a historic day as Aam Adami Party made an impressive entry into Gujarat, which is BJP stronghold. We gave a tough fight to rival and won 5 seats. It's a revolution in Gujarat and victory of Arvind Kejriwal's honest politics."