Gujarat, Himachal election result 2017 LIVE UPDATES: Modi magic work in both states, little solace for Rahul Gandhi
Gujarat, Himachal election result 2017 LIVE UPDATES: Modi magic work in both states, little solace for Rahul Gandhi
Dec 18,2017 10:28
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Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Election results 2017: The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes will start in the two states amid tight security. Check out the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly election results here.
The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes will start in the two states amid tight security. Check out the results here.
Gujarat, Himachal Assembly election results 2017 LIVE UPDATES:
10:25 am: "I am sure in the end Congress will be victorious and form Government in the state" says Vikramaditya Singh, contesting from Shimla Rural
10:23 am: In their meeting, opposition leaders have decided to raise, in both houses, the issue of PM Modi's allegations against former PM Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat Election
10:21 am: Meanwhile, Rupee recoups most losses as BJP extends lead in Gujarat poll
10:19 am: Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, BJP star candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing by 1500 votes.
10:16 am: WATCH- Here is what this BJP MP has to say about BJP's performance in Gujarat
10:14 am: In a shocking news for BJP, party's CM candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal trailing by 1709 votes from Sujanpur.
10:12 am: After initial setback, Markets trading in green, Sensex up by 220 points after BJP crosses 100 seats in Gujarat
10:10 am: Meanwhile, BJP heavyweight Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing, Congress leader Virbhadra Singh is leading in their respective constituencies in Himachal Pradesh
10:08 am: Even as anticipation builds for the final outcome, markets will be driven by earnings at the end of the day, says Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah
10:06 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 106 seats, Congress is ahead in 76 seats.
10:03 am: OBC leader Alpesh Thakor, who joined the Congress ahead of polls is fighting from Radhanpur seat, while Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani is contesting from Vadgam.
10:01 am: The main contenders from the Congress are Shaktisinh Gohil (Mandvi), Arjun Modhvadia (Porbandar), Siddharth Patel (Dabhoi), and Paresh Dhanai (Amreli).
9:59 am: The main contestants from the BJP are Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (Rajkot West), Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel (Mehsana) and state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani (Bhavnagar West).
9:57 am: In the 2012 elections, the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats.
9:55 am: The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.
9:53 am: Gujarat results will be a photo finish, predicts JD (S) leader.
9:52 am: Congress' Shaktisinh Gohil trailing by 1355 votes from Kutch's Mandvi in Gujarat.
9:51 am: Meanwhile, Incumbent Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is leading by 1162 votes in Arki.
9:49 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 93 seats, Congress is ahead in 85 seats
9:47 am: Vikas Khemani of Edelweiss Securities to ET Now: These poll verdicts will be forgotten in a few days.
9:44 am: Vijay Rupani is leading by 7600 votes from Rajkot West, at the end of Counting round 3.9:42 am: As per the latest report, Congress is leading in Surat of Gujarat.
9:41 AM: "The mood of the people of Gujarat will lead Congress to victory, can't comment much on initial trends; let the final results come" says state party in-charge and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as counting continues
9:38 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 41 seats, Congresss is ahead in 25 seats.
9:36 am: Sensex, Nifty recover but still trading in red as BJP seen narrowly leading again.
9:34 am: In Gujarat, BJP has overtaken Congress. BJP is leading in 96 seats. Congress is ahead in 83 seats.
9:32 am: Congress CM Vijay Rupani is leading by 1800 votes from Rajkot West. BJP's Jitu Vaghani, contesting from Bhavnagar West seat, leading by 2200 votes. Deputy CM Nitinbhai Patel is trailing by over 3000 votes from Mahesana
9:29 am: As per Election Commission trends, the BJP is leading on 48 seats and the Congress on 40, as per the trends available after the first hour of counting. As per the trends available for 89 seats, the BJP is ahead on 48 seats, while the Congress candidates have a slight edge over their BJP opponents in 40 constituencies. The NCP is leading on one seat.
9:26 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 88 seats, Congress is ahead in 82 seats.
9:24 am: Prem Kumar Dhumal is leading from Sujanpur in Himachal Pradesh.
9:22 am: BJP is ahead in 40 seats in Himachal Pradesh, Congress is leading in 22 seats
9:20 am: Meanwhile, Sensex is down by 600.51 points, currently at 32,862.46. Nifty at 10,134.35.
9:18 am: Meanwhile, Congress' Arjun Modhwadia is trailing by 989 from Porbandar in Gujarat.
9:16 am: Congress is leading in 88 seats in Gujarat, BJP is ahead in 78 seats.
9:13 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 29 seats, Congress i s ahead in 15 seats.
9:11 am: Congress is leading in 89 seats, BJP is ahead in 76 seats
9:09 am: Vijay Rupani trailing by 800 votes from Rajkot West.
9:07 am: Congress is leading 85 seats, BJP is ahead in 81 seats.
9:05 am: Close fight in Gujarat, BJP is leading in 85 seats, Congress is ahead in 80 seats.
9:03 am: Supporters perform 'Havan' in Varanasi as counting of votes continues for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections.
9:00 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 23 seats, Congress is ahead in 12 seats.
8:57 am: In Gujarat- Congress is fighting back as it is ahead in 75 seats. BJP is leading in 86 seats.
8:55 am: In Gujarat, Congress is ahead in 72 seats, BJP is leading in 88 seats
8:53 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading in 18 seats, Congress is ahead in 11 seats
8:51 am: BJP is leading on 2 seats, Porbandar and Bhavnagar East; Congress is also leading on 2 seats, Mandvi and Nadiad.
8:49 am: BJP has taken lead in 16 seats. Congress is ahead in 11 seats in Himachal Pradesh
8:47 am: Congress heavyweight Shaktisinh Gohil is trailing from Mandvi seat in Gujarat.
8:45 am: In Gujarat- BJP is leading in 92 seats, Congress is ahead in 58 seats. Notably, 92 is the magic figure.
8:43 am: EVMs opened by officials at counting centre set up in Ahmedabad's Gujarat College.
8:42 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading on 11, Congress is ahead in 6 seats.
8:41 am: The main contestants from the BJP are Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (Rajkot West), Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel (Mehsana) and state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani (Bhavnagar West).
8:39 am: BJP is leading in 83 seats, Congress is ahead in 52 seats.
8:37 am: In Himachal Pradesh BJP is leading in 9 seats, Congress is head of 4 seats.
8:35 am: Key Congress nominee from the Porbandar seat Arjun Modhwadia is trailing
8:33 am: Postal ballot counting underway; visuals from a counting center in Surat.
8:32 am: In Gujarat- BJP surges ahead in 69 seats, Congress is leading in 45 seats.
8:31 am: Postal ballot counting underway; visuals from a counting center in Vadodara.
8:29 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading 7 seats, Congress is ahead of 3 seats.
8:27 am: In Gujarat, Deputy CM Nitin Patel is trailing, CM Vijay Rupani is leading. Alpesh Thakur is trailing
8:26 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 52, Congress is ahead in 35 seats.
8:25 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading in 4 seats, Congress in 3, Others 2
8:23 am: In Gujarat, BJP is ahead in 45, Congress is leading in 30 seats.
8:20 am: Questions being raised about EVMs have already been answered by us in the media. VVPATs were there in every polling stations in Gujarat, which enabled voters to see whom they voted for, so issues being raised aren't right. I assure that EVMS cannot be tampered with, says CEC, AK Joti
8:18 am: In Gujarat- BJP is leading 21 and Congress is ahead in 20 seats
8:17 am: Gujarat- BJP is leading in 18 seats while Congress+ is ahead in 17
8:16 am: "All arrangements have been made in Gujarat by Chief Electoral officer of the state, at all places in counting halls for the state assembly elections," said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti.
8:14 am: BJP has taken lead in one seat in Himachal
8:13 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 12 seats, Congress is ahead in 4 seats
8:12 am: Postal ballots de-sealed by officials at a counting centre in Shimla's Sanjauli in Himachal Pradesh, as counting of votes begins.
8:09 am: Tight security arrangements have been made, police personnel adequately stationed across the region, Surat police commissioner Satish Kumar Sharma said.
8:06 am: Ahmedabad residents believe that competition is tough but BJP banking on PM Narendra Modi will win.
8:04 am: Officials at counting centre set up in Ahmedabad's Gujarat College open ballot boxes as counting of votes begins
8:02 am: Take a look at Election Commission's webcasting control room in Gandhinagar. EC has installed a total of 1251 cameras across 37 counting centres in the state.
8:00 am: Counting of votes has begun for Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly elections.
7:55 am: Election Commission has installed a total of 1251 cameras across 37 counting centres in the state.
7:53 am: Supporters perform 'Hawan' outside Congress President Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi ahead of counting of votes in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
7:50 am: BJP Office in Gandhinagar ahead of counting of votes for all 182 assembly seats in Gujarat.
7:48 am: Amid EVM-tampering allegations during Gujarat Assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) have helped making elections "transparent and impartial" and those criticising them were doing so out of the fear of defeat.
7:45 AM: WATCH: BJP's take on EVM-tampering allegations in Gujarat Assembly polls
7:43 AM: The fate of 337 candidates including Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his predecessor Prem Kumar Dhumal will be known today as counting of votes is taken up in Himachal Pradesh where traditional rivals BJP and Congress have contested all 68 seats
7:40 AM: The hill state witnessed a record 75.28 per cent turnout and pollsters have predicted a BJP vitory.
7:36 AM: Adequate security arrangements have been made for counting which would start simultaneously in all 68 constituencies at 42 counting centres.
7:30 am: Meanwhile, more than 70 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the re-polling held yesterday at six polling booths in four Assembly constituencies of Gujarat, said officials.
7:27 am: The voting was held following an acrimonious campaign, where both the main political parties indulged in no-holds-barred attacks on each others.
Gujarat Election Result 2017 LIVE UPDATES: Narendra Modi’s waterloo or Rahul Gandhi magic at play? Suspicion ends today
7:24 am: The much-awaited results of the keenly fought elections will be announced today when the counting of votes will be held at 37 centres across the Gujarat's 33 districts, amidst tight security.
7:21 AM: counting centres in Shimla and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh
7:18 am: Counting centre at Surat's Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology.
7:15 am: While the BJP is seeking a sixth straight term in office, the Congress is aiming to stage a comeback in power after being in the opposition for over two decades.
7:13 am: The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 parliamentary polls also as Modi had come to power in 2014, based on the Gujarat 'model of development'.
7:11 AM: Counting is set to begin at 8 am.
Gujarat, Himachal Assembly election results 2017 LIVE UPDATES: The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes has started in the two states amid tight security. In both states, PM Narendra Modi led the campaign for the BJP, while Rahul Gandhi was the pivot of the Congress’ electioneering. During the campaign in Gujarat, Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah trained guns on the Congress on issues like Ram Temple, alleged Pakistani interference in the Gujarat polls and (suspended Congress leader) Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks.
Dec 18,2017 10:28
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Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Election results 2017: The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes will start in the two states amid tight security. Check out the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly election results here.
The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes will start in the two states amid tight security. Check out the results here.
Gujarat, Himachal Assembly election results 2017 LIVE UPDATES:
10:25 am: "I am sure in the end Congress will be victorious and form Government in the state" says Vikramaditya Singh, contesting from Shimla Rural
10:23 am: In their meeting, opposition leaders have decided to raise, in both houses, the issue of PM Modi's allegations against former PM Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat Election
10:21 am: Meanwhile, Rupee recoups most losses as BJP extends lead in Gujarat poll
10:19 am: Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, BJP star candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing by 1500 votes.
10:16 am: WATCH- Here is what this BJP MP has to say about BJP's performance in Gujarat
10:14 am: In a shocking news for BJP, party's CM candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal trailing by 1709 votes from Sujanpur.
10:12 am: After initial setback, Markets trading in green, Sensex up by 220 points after BJP crosses 100 seats in Gujarat
10:10 am: Meanwhile, BJP heavyweight Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing, Congress leader Virbhadra Singh is leading in their respective constituencies in Himachal Pradesh
10:08 am: Even as anticipation builds for the final outcome, markets will be driven by earnings at the end of the day, says Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah
10:06 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 106 seats, Congress is ahead in 76 seats.
10:03 am: OBC leader Alpesh Thakor, who joined the Congress ahead of polls is fighting from Radhanpur seat, while Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani is contesting from Vadgam.
10:01 am: The main contenders from the Congress are Shaktisinh Gohil (Mandvi), Arjun Modhvadia (Porbandar), Siddharth Patel (Dabhoi), and Paresh Dhanai (Amreli).
9:59 am: The main contestants from the BJP are Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (Rajkot West), Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel (Mehsana) and state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani (Bhavnagar West).
9:57 am: In the 2012 elections, the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats.
9:55 am: The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.
9:53 am: Gujarat results will be a photo finish, predicts JD (S) leader.
9:52 am: Congress' Shaktisinh Gohil trailing by 1355 votes from Kutch's Mandvi in Gujarat.
9:51 am: Meanwhile, Incumbent Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is leading by 1162 votes in Arki.
9:49 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 93 seats, Congress is ahead in 85 seats
9:47 am: Vikas Khemani of Edelweiss Securities to ET Now: These poll verdicts will be forgotten in a few days.
9:44 am: Vijay Rupani is leading by 7600 votes from Rajkot West, at the end of Counting round 3.9:42 am: As per the latest report, Congress is leading in Surat of Gujarat.
9:41 AM: "The mood of the people of Gujarat will lead Congress to victory, can't comment much on initial trends; let the final results come" says state party in-charge and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot as counting continues
9:38 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 41 seats, Congresss is ahead in 25 seats.
9:36 am: Sensex, Nifty recover but still trading in red as BJP seen narrowly leading again.
9:34 am: In Gujarat, BJP has overtaken Congress. BJP is leading in 96 seats. Congress is ahead in 83 seats.
9:32 am: Congress CM Vijay Rupani is leading by 1800 votes from Rajkot West. BJP's Jitu Vaghani, contesting from Bhavnagar West seat, leading by 2200 votes. Deputy CM Nitinbhai Patel is trailing by over 3000 votes from Mahesana
9:29 am: As per Election Commission trends, the BJP is leading on 48 seats and the Congress on 40, as per the trends available after the first hour of counting. As per the trends available for 89 seats, the BJP is ahead on 48 seats, while the Congress candidates have a slight edge over their BJP opponents in 40 constituencies. The NCP is leading on one seat.
9:26 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 88 seats, Congress is ahead in 82 seats.
9:24 am: Prem Kumar Dhumal is leading from Sujanpur in Himachal Pradesh.
9:22 am: BJP is ahead in 40 seats in Himachal Pradesh, Congress is leading in 22 seats
9:20 am: Meanwhile, Sensex is down by 600.51 points, currently at 32,862.46. Nifty at 10,134.35.
9:18 am: Meanwhile, Congress' Arjun Modhwadia is trailing by 989 from Porbandar in Gujarat.
9:16 am: Congress is leading in 88 seats in Gujarat, BJP is ahead in 78 seats.
9:13 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 29 seats, Congress i s ahead in 15 seats.
9:11 am: Congress is leading in 89 seats, BJP is ahead in 76 seats
9:09 am: Vijay Rupani trailing by 800 votes from Rajkot West.
9:07 am: Congress is leading 85 seats, BJP is ahead in 81 seats.
9:05 am: Close fight in Gujarat, BJP is leading in 85 seats, Congress is ahead in 80 seats.
9:03 am: Supporters perform 'Havan' in Varanasi as counting of votes continues for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections.
9:00 am: In Himachal Pradesh, BJP is leading in 23 seats, Congress is ahead in 12 seats.
8:57 am: In Gujarat- Congress is fighting back as it is ahead in 75 seats. BJP is leading in 86 seats.
8:55 am: In Gujarat, Congress is ahead in 72 seats, BJP is leading in 88 seats
8:53 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading in 18 seats, Congress is ahead in 11 seats
8:51 am: BJP is leading on 2 seats, Porbandar and Bhavnagar East; Congress is also leading on 2 seats, Mandvi and Nadiad.
8:49 am: BJP has taken lead in 16 seats. Congress is ahead in 11 seats in Himachal Pradesh
8:47 am: Congress heavyweight Shaktisinh Gohil is trailing from Mandvi seat in Gujarat.
8:45 am: In Gujarat- BJP is leading in 92 seats, Congress is ahead in 58 seats. Notably, 92 is the magic figure.
8:43 am: EVMs opened by officials at counting centre set up in Ahmedabad's Gujarat College.
8:42 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading on 11, Congress is ahead in 6 seats.
8:41 am: The main contestants from the BJP are Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (Rajkot West), Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel (Mehsana) and state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani (Bhavnagar West).
8:39 am: BJP is leading in 83 seats, Congress is ahead in 52 seats.
8:37 am: In Himachal Pradesh BJP is leading in 9 seats, Congress is head of 4 seats.
8:35 am: Key Congress nominee from the Porbandar seat Arjun Modhwadia is trailing
8:33 am: Postal ballot counting underway; visuals from a counting center in Surat.
8:32 am: In Gujarat- BJP surges ahead in 69 seats, Congress is leading in 45 seats.
8:31 am: Postal ballot counting underway; visuals from a counting center in Vadodara.
8:29 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading 7 seats, Congress is ahead of 3 seats.
8:27 am: In Gujarat, Deputy CM Nitin Patel is trailing, CM Vijay Rupani is leading. Alpesh Thakur is trailing
8:26 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 52, Congress is ahead in 35 seats.
8:25 am: In Himachal Pradesh- BJP is leading in 4 seats, Congress in 3, Others 2
8:23 am: In Gujarat, BJP is ahead in 45, Congress is leading in 30 seats.
8:20 am: Questions being raised about EVMs have already been answered by us in the media. VVPATs were there in every polling stations in Gujarat, which enabled voters to see whom they voted for, so issues being raised aren't right. I assure that EVMS cannot be tampered with, says CEC, AK Joti
8:18 am: In Gujarat- BJP is leading 21 and Congress is ahead in 20 seats
8:17 am: Gujarat- BJP is leading in 18 seats while Congress+ is ahead in 17
8:16 am: "All arrangements have been made in Gujarat by Chief Electoral officer of the state, at all places in counting halls for the state assembly elections," said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti.
8:14 am: BJP has taken lead in one seat in Himachal
8:13 am: In Gujarat, BJP is leading in 12 seats, Congress is ahead in 4 seats
8:12 am: Postal ballots de-sealed by officials at a counting centre in Shimla's Sanjauli in Himachal Pradesh, as counting of votes begins.
8:09 am: Tight security arrangements have been made, police personnel adequately stationed across the region, Surat police commissioner Satish Kumar Sharma said.
8:06 am: Ahmedabad residents believe that competition is tough but BJP banking on PM Narendra Modi will win.
8:04 am: Officials at counting centre set up in Ahmedabad's Gujarat College open ballot boxes as counting of votes begins
8:02 am: Take a look at Election Commission's webcasting control room in Gandhinagar. EC has installed a total of 1251 cameras across 37 counting centres in the state.
8:00 am: Counting of votes has begun for Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly elections.
7:55 am: Election Commission has installed a total of 1251 cameras across 37 counting centres in the state.
7:53 am: Supporters perform 'Hawan' outside Congress President Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi ahead of counting of votes in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
7:50 am: BJP Office in Gandhinagar ahead of counting of votes for all 182 assembly seats in Gujarat.
7:48 am: Amid EVM-tampering allegations during Gujarat Assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) have helped making elections "transparent and impartial" and those criticising them were doing so out of the fear of defeat.
7:45 AM: WATCH: BJP's take on EVM-tampering allegations in Gujarat Assembly polls
7:43 AM: The fate of 337 candidates including Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his predecessor Prem Kumar Dhumal will be known today as counting of votes is taken up in Himachal Pradesh where traditional rivals BJP and Congress have contested all 68 seats
7:40 AM: The hill state witnessed a record 75.28 per cent turnout and pollsters have predicted a BJP vitory.
7:36 AM: Adequate security arrangements have been made for counting which would start simultaneously in all 68 constituencies at 42 counting centres.
7:30 am: Meanwhile, more than 70 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the re-polling held yesterday at six polling booths in four Assembly constituencies of Gujarat, said officials.
7:27 am: The voting was held following an acrimonious campaign, where both the main political parties indulged in no-holds-barred attacks on each others.
Gujarat Election Result 2017 LIVE UPDATES: Narendra Modi’s waterloo or Rahul Gandhi magic at play? Suspicion ends today
7:24 am: The much-awaited results of the keenly fought elections will be announced today when the counting of votes will be held at 37 centres across the Gujarat's 33 districts, amidst tight security.
7:21 AM: counting centres in Shimla and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh
7:18 am: Counting centre at Surat's Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology.
7:15 am: While the BJP is seeking a sixth straight term in office, the Congress is aiming to stage a comeback in power after being in the opposition for over two decades.
7:13 am: The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 parliamentary polls also as Modi had come to power in 2014, based on the Gujarat 'model of development'.
7:11 AM: Counting is set to begin at 8 am.
Gujarat, Himachal Assembly election results 2017 LIVE UPDATES: The much results of keenly fought assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat will be out today. The counting of votes has started in the two states amid tight security. In both states, PM Narendra Modi led the campaign for the BJP, while Rahul Gandhi was the pivot of the Congress’ electioneering. During the campaign in Gujarat, Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah trained guns on the Congress on issues like Ram Temple, alleged Pakistani interference in the Gujarat polls and (suspended Congress leader) Mani Shankar Aiyar’s remarks.
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