BJP has been in the power in Gujarat since 1995. Elections were held in two phases, the first on 13 December and the second on 17 December 2012. First phase of polling was held on 13 December 2012 witnessed 70.75% of record breaking voting. Within three hours, the voter turnout was 18 per cent and by 1 pm it was 38 per cent.
How many District Panchayats are there in Gujarat?
A total of 31 District Panchayats across 31 districts in Gujarat went to the polls on February 28, 2021. The counting of votes are being held on March 2, 2021. There are a total of 980 seats of which 695 are reserved and 285 unreserved. A total of 231 Taluka Panchayats across 32 districts in Gujarat went to the polls on February 28, 2021.
What was the voter turnout on 13 December 2012?
First phase of polling was held on 13 December 2012 witnessed 70.75% of record breaking voting. Within three hours, the voter turnout was 18 per cent and by 1 pm it was 38 per cent. The figure went up to 53 per cent by 3 pm, concluding with 70.75%.
How many seats are there in the Gujarat State Assembly?
The Gujarat state is governed by a Legislative assembly (Vidhan Sabha) containing 182 members. These members hold 182 seats of Gujarat legislative assembly and are elected from 182 constituencies.
What are the key facts of Gujarat state?
The legislature of Gujarat is unicameral and the parliamentary constituency is 26. The population of this state more than 60,000,000. The official language of this state is Gujarati and the other languages spoken by the people are English and Hindi.
Who is the present Chief Minister of Gujarat?
In the western state of Gujarat incumbent Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in power since 2002, was running for his fourth term. Elections, held in two phases, reverted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in power in Gujarat since 1995, with 119 seat out of 182.
