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PM Modi, Amit Shah to Vote in Gujarat Civic Polls on April 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to cast their votes in Ahmedabad on April 26 for Gujarat's extensive local self-government elections. The polls will cover municipal corporations, municipalities, and panchayats, with over 10,000 seats contested. A significant feature is the first-time implementation of 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in these elections. Over 4.19 crore voters are eligible to participate across nearly 50,000 polling stations, with results scheduled for April 28.

Key Points: Gujarat Civic Polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to Vote April 26

  • PM Modi & HM Shah to vote in Ahmedabad
  • Over 4.19 crore voters & 50,000 polling stations
  • First election with 27% OBC reservation
  • Multi-cornered fight with BJP, Congress, AAP
  • Results for 10,000+ seats on April 28
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Gujarat civic polls: PM Modi, HM Shah likely to vote in Ahmedabad on April 26

PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah will vote in Ahmedabad for Gujarat's major local body elections on April 26, involving over 4 crore voters.

"Their participation comes amid preparations for one of the largest rounds of local body elections in the state in recent years."

Ahmedabad, April 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to be in Ahmedabad on April 26 to cast their votes in the upcoming local self-government elections in Gujarat.

PM Modi is expected to vote at a polling booth located at Nishan School in the Ranip area of Ahmedabad, while Amit Shah is likely to cast his vote at a polling station in the city.

Their participation comes amid preparations for one of the largest rounds of local body elections in the state in recent years, involving municipal corporations, municipalities and panchayati raj institutions.

Former Chief Minister and Uttar Pradesh Governor, Anandiben Patel, is expected to vote from the Thaltej area in the city, while Madhya Pradesh Governor, Mangubhai Patel, is likely to cast his vote in Navsari.

Polling across the state is scheduled to take place between 7 A.M. and 6 P.M. using Electronic Voting Machines, with counting of votes set for April 28.

The elections will cover 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats, with more than 10,000 seats at stake.

Over 4.19 crore voters are expected to participate across nearly 50,000 polling stations.

The contest is expected to be multi-cornered, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Independents fielding candidates across the state.

In total, more than 20,000 candidates remain in the fray after withdrawals, while several candidates have already been elected unopposed.

This election cycle is also significant as it is the first to be conducted after the implementation of 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), alongside existing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women, which together are expected to reshape the composition of local governance bodies.

Campaigning has intensified in the run-up to polling day. Political parties have adjusted their outreach strategies accordingly.

- IANS

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Priya S
The new 27% OBC reservation is a significant step. It's high time our local bodies truly reflected the diversity of our society. Hoping this leads to more inclusive governance at the grassroots level.
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Rohit P
With AAP entering the fray, these elections are getting interesting. A multi-cornered contest is always healthy for democracy. Let's see if they can make a dent in the traditional BJP stronghold.
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Sarah B
As an observer, I appreciate the detailed logistical planning mentioned. Over 4 crore voters and 50,000 polling stations is a mammoth task. Kudos to the election officials managing this.
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Vikram M
While it's great that top leaders are voting, I hope the focus remains on local issues like water, roads, and sanitation. These civic polls are about our daily lives, not national politics.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the article feels a bit top-heavy, focusing on VIP voters. What about the thousands of common candidates? That's the real story of democracy. Hope their voices and manifestos get equal coverage.
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Meera T
Local body elections are the foundation of our democracy. With so many seats and the new reservation policy, we might see many fresh faces and ideas. Exciting times for Gujarat's development

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