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- 6 women killed, 8 injured after bus collides with van in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha
A tragic accident occurred on Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district highway when a speeding private bus collided with a van carrying women from Modasa. Six women were killed and eight others injured in the collision. The van was en route to Himmatnagar for a social event when the bus hit it from behind.
- BJP storms Gujarat civic polls with nearly 60% vote share in 15 corporations, Congress distant second, AAP trails
The BJP dominated Gujarat’s local body elections, securing nearly 60% of the vote in municipal corporations and maintaining a strong lead across taluka panchayats, district panchayats, and municipalities. This performance underscores the party’s broad electoral advantage in both urban and rural areas, with its strongest support evident in major urban centers.
- Gujarat local body polls: BJP wins over 90% seats, 10 civic bodies left without LoPs
Gujarat’s recent municipal elections showcased the BJP’s overwhelming strength, as they clinched a landslide victory that left many corporations with insufficient opposition representation to appoint a Leader of Opposition. In critical urban areas, the ruling party seized more than 90% of the available seats, quelling any potential dissent.
- Gujarat local body election results: Hinterland high on saffron, blacks out Congress
Gujarat’s local body elections saw the BJP secure a massive victory, highlighting their strong grassroots presence and the Congress’s inability to capitalize on public grievances. Despite issues like crop losses and infrastructure, the BJP’s organization and the Modi brand proved decisive. The AAP’s presence also impacted the results, with the BJP dominating across various local bodies.
- Gujarat local body election: Hindu woman scripts victory in Muslim-majority Godhra ward
In a remarkable display of unity, independent candidate Apexa Soni secured a win in Godhra’s communally sensitive Ward 7, a locality with minimal Hindu voters. Residents, primarily from the Muslim community, rallied behind Soni, who had consistently addressed local civic issues even after a narrow loss in 2021. Her victory highlights people transcending divisions for a dedicated public servant.
- Ahmedabad: Man sets off crackers outside estranged wife’s residence on Rajpath Road
