New Delhi: Gujarat assembly election campaign is in the last lap after both BJP and Congress, over the last few weeks, were seen accusing each other of failing people in different ways.
In what is being viewed as his sharpest attack against Congress, PM Narendra Modi on Monday, while speaking at a rally, said Congress was entrapped in a 'Blue Whale' challenge. He was referring to the controversial online game, which culminates in the player committing suicide and usually attracts vulnerable teens.
PM Modi, who led the election campaign in his home state, has made several remarks against the Congress in the last few days as the grand old party tries to gain ground in the state where BJP has been ruling for over two decades.
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi were earlier scheduled to attend roadshows in Ahmedabad today, however,
police denied permission on Monday citing law and order situation.
Here are the highlights from the last day of election campaign in Gujarat.
Dec 12, 2017 17:14 (IST)
Campaigning on the final day for the Gujarat election comes to an end.
Dec 12, 2017 15:14 (IST)
The BJP on its official account posted a video showing PM Modi going to Ambaji temple. He was seen waving the people who lined up the streets.
Dec 12, 2017 15:11 (IST)
In Gujarat, the second phase of voting will take place on Thursday and the results will be declared on December 18. The election has turned into a prestige battle for both the national parties, - BJP and Congress.
Dec 12, 2017 13:52 (IST)
"I have cleared my position, through my words and actions. The way Mani Shankar Aiyar spoke about Modi ji, was unacceptable and we took action. The way Modi ji spoke about (former prime minister) Manmohan Singh was unacceptable. MMS worked hard for the country," Rahul Gandhi said at a press conference today. Mani Shankar Aiyar was dismissed from Congress last week after calling PM Modi "neech".