Exit polls predict BJP sweep in Gujarat

58.68% voting recroded till 5pm in second phase of Gujarat elections: Election Commission

Even as Gujarat polls are underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a two-day meeting of BJP leaders here to review the party's preparations and chalk out strategy for the next round of elections in states and the all-important Lok Sabha contest in 2024.

Modi arrived in the national capital after casting vote in his home state.

Ankit Soni, a differently-abled voter, was inked on his foot while casting his vote in Nadiad, Kheda.

A physical altercation broke out between Congress and BJP workers in Keshavpura polling station in Anklav constituency. Situation reportedly brought under control by police.

Gujarat recorded 34.74% voter turnout in first 5 hours, i.e. till 1 pm, in Phase 2 of polling.

Former cricketer Nayan Mongia cast his vote in Vadodara.

Heeraben, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cast her vote at Raysan Public School in Gandhinagar.

Isudan Gadhvi, the Chief Ministerial face of the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, cast his vote at a booth in Ahmedabad.

Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad, member of the erstwhile royal family, cast her vote in Vadodara.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel voted at Shilaj Anupam School in Ahmedabad during Phase 2 of polling.

Gujarat recorded 19.17% voter turnout in the first 3 hours of voting, i.e. till 11 am, in the second phase of polling.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with his family including BCCI official Jay Shah, cast their vote in Ahmedabad.

Hardik Patel, Patidar agitation leader-turned-BJP candidate from Viramgam, cast his vote in Ahmedabad.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel cast her vote at Shilaj Anupam School in Ahmedabad.

Delhi LG VK Saxena and his wife cast their votes in Ahmedabad in Phase 2 of Gujarat elections.

Gujarat recorded 4.75% voter turnout in the first hour of voting, i.e. till 9 am on 5 Dec.

PM Modi cast his vote for Gujarat elections at Nishan Public School in Ranip during the second phase of polling.

PM Modi seen greeting crowds while travelling to Ranip to cast his vote in the second phase of Gujarat elections.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Gujarat voters to do 'something different and incredible' this time. He said that Gujarat is getting such an opportunity after decades, and people must look towards the future while voting.

PM's convoy seen leaving Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar for Nishan Public School in Ranip where Modi will cast his vote.

Congress leader Bharat Solanki voted in Botad, predicted 'Congress government with a majority'.

Long queue with many senior citizens seen in the first hour of voting in Vadodara's Jetalpur.

Long queues seen at Shilaj Anupam School in Ahmedabad where Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel will reportedly cast his vote.

Preparations were being made at the Nishan Public School in Ranip where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to cast his vote.