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After BJP sweeps Gujarat, MLAs nominate Bhupendra Patel as next CM

The Legislative Party Meeting took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Arjun Munda, and BS Yediyurappa.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party cleanly swept Gujarat and won the 2022 assembly polls on December 8. After the election results, BJP MLAs held a Legislative Party meeting on Saturday and nominated Bhupendra Patel as the next CM face.

The Legislative Party Meeting took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Arjun Munda, and BS Yediyurappa. Bhupendra Patel’s name was proposed by Kanu Desai and was passed unanimously ahead of the swearing-in ceremony which is scheduled for Monday, reports said.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned from his position after the party won the election on Thursday.

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Full list of winners

  • Abdasa – Jadeja Pradhyumansinh Mahipatsinh (BJP)
  • Akota – Chaitanya Makarandbhai Desai (BJP)
  • Amraiwadi – Dr Hasmukh Patel (BJP)
  • Amreli – Kaushik Kantibhai Vekariya (BJP)
  • Anand – Yogesh R Patel (Bapji) (BJP)
  • Anjar – Chhanga Trikam Bijal (BJP)
  • Anklav – Amit Chavda (Congress)
  • Ankleshwar – Ishwarsinh Thakorbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Asarwa – Darshna M Vaghela (BJP)
  • Balasinor – Mansinh Kohyabhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Bansda – Anantkumar Hasmukhbhai Patel (Congress)
  • Bapunagar – Dineshsinh Rajendrasinh Kushwaha (BJP)
  • Bardoli – Ishvarbhai alias Anilbhai Ramanbhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Bayad – Dhavalsinh Narendrasinh Zala (Independent)
  • Becharaji – Sukhaji Somaji Thakor (BJP)
  • Bharuch – Rameshbhai Narandas Mistry (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar East – Sejalben Rajivkumar Pandya (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar Rural – Parshottambhai O Solanki (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar West – Jitendrabhai Savajibhai Vaghani aka Jitu Vaghani (BJP)
  • Bhiloda – PC Baranda (BJP)
  • Bhuj – Keshubhai Shivdas Patel (BJP)
  • Borsad – Solanki Ramanbhai Bhikhabhai (BJP)
  • Botad – Umeshbhai Naranbhai Makwana (AAP)
  • Chanasma – Thakor Dineshbhai Ataji (Congress)
  • Chhota Udaipur – Rajendrasinh Mohansinh Rathva (BJP)
  • Choryasi – Sandeep Desai (BJP)
  • Chotila – Shamjibhai Bhimjibhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Dabhoi – Shaileshbhai Kanaiyalal Mehta (Shailesh Sotta) (BJP)
  • Dahegam – Balrajsinh Kalyansinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Dahod – Kanaiyalal Bachubhai Kishori (BJP)
  • Dangs – Vijaybhai Rameshbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Danilimda – Shailesh Manubhai Parmar (Congress)
  • Danta – Kantibhai Kalabhai Kharadi (Congress)
  • Dariapur – Kaushikbhai Sukhlal Jain (Kaushik Jain) (BJP)
  • Dasada – PK Parmar (BJP)
  • Daskroi – Babubhai Jamnadas Patel (BJP)
  • Dediapada – Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava (AAP)
  • Deesa – Pravinkumar Gordhanji Mali (BJP)
  • Deodar – Keshaji Shivaji Chauhan (BJP)
  • Devgadhbaria – Khabad Bachubhai Maganbhai (BJP)
  • Dhandhuka – Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi (BJP)
  • Dhanera – Mavjibhai Maganbhai Desai (Independent)
  • Dharampur – Arvind Chhotubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Dhari – Kakadiya Jaysukhbhai Vallabhbhai (Kakadiya JV) (BJP)
  • Dholka – Kiritsinh Sardarsang Dabhi (BJP)
  • Dhoraji – Dr Mahendrabhai Padalia (BJP)
  • Dhrangadhra – Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora (BJP)
  • Dwarka – Pabubha Virambha Manek (BJP)
  • Ellisbridge – Amit Shah (BJP)
  • Fatepura – Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara (BJP)
  • Gadhada – Mahant Shambhunath Tundiya (BJP)
  • Gandevi – Nareshbhai Maganbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Gandhidham – Malti Kishor Maheshwari (BJP)
  • Gandhinagar North – Ritaben Ketankumar Patel (BJP)
  • Gandhinagar South – Alpesh Khodaji Thakor (BJP)
  • Garbada – Mahendrabhai Rameshbhai Bhabhor (BJP)
  • Gariadhar – Sudhirbhai Vaghani (AAP)
  • Ghatlodia – Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel (BJP)
  • Godhra – CK Raulji (BJP)
  • Gondal – Geetaba Jayrajsinh Jadeja (BJP)
  • Halol – Jaydrathsinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Himatnagar – Vinendrasinh Dilipsinh Zala (BJP)
  • Idar – Ramanlal Ishwarlal Vora (BJP)
  • Jalalpore – RC Patel (BJP)
  • Jamalpur-Khadia – Imran Khedawala (Congress)
  • Jambusar – Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami (BJP)
  • Jamjodhpur – Ahir Hemantbhai Hardasbhai (AAP)
  • Jamnagar North – Rivasinh Hardevsinh Solanki (Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja) (BJP)
  • Jamnagar Rural – Raghavjibhai Hansrajbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Jamnagar South – Akbari Divyeshbhai Ranchhodbhai (BJP)
  • Jasdan – Kunwarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya (BJP)
  • Jetpur – Jayeshbhai Vitthalbhai Radadiya (BJP)
  • Jetpur ST – Jayantibhai Savjibhai Rathva (BJP)
  • Jhagadia – Riteshkumar Ramanbhai Vasava (BJP)
  • Jhalod – Maheshbhai Somjibhai Bhuriya (BJP)
  • Junagadh – Sanjay Sukhabhai Koradia (BJP)
  • Kadi – Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki (BJP)
  • Kalavad – Meghjibhai Amrabhai Chavda (BJP)
  • Kalol – Laxmanji Punjaji Thakor (Bakaji) (BJP)
  • Kalol – Fatesinh Vakhatsinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Kamrej – Praful Pansheriya (BJP)
  • Kankrej – Kirtisinh Prabhatsinh Vaghela (BJP)
  • Kapadvanj – Zala Rajeshkumar Maganbhai (BJP)
  • Kaprada – Jitubhai Harjibhai Chaudhari (BJP)
  • Karanj – Pravinbhai Manjibhai Ghoghari (BJP)
  • Karjan – Akshaykumar Ishwarbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Katargam – Vinodbhai Amarshibhai Moradiya (BJP)
  • Keshod – Devabhai Punjabhai Malam (BJP)
  • Khambhalia – Ayar Mulubhai Hardasbhai Bera (BJP)
  • Khambhat – Chiragkumar Arvindbhai Patel (Congress)
  • Khedbrahma – Dr Tushar Amarsinh Chaudhary (Congress)
  • Kheralu – Sardarbhai Shamalbhai Chaudhary (BJP)
  • Kodinar – Pradyuman Ganubhai Vaja (BJP)
  • Kutiyana – Kandhalbhai Sarmanbhai Jadeja (Samajwadi Party)
  • Lathi – Janakbhai Talaviya (BJP)
  • Limbayat – Sangitaben Rajendra Patil (BJP)
  • Limbdi – Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana (BJP)
  • Limkheda – Bhabhor Shaileshbhai Sumanbhai (BJP)
  • Lunawada – Gulabsinh Somsinh Chauhan (Congress)
  • Mahesana – Patel Mukeshkumar D (BJP)
  • Mahudha – Sanjaysinh Vijaysinh Mahida (BJP)
  • Mahuva – Shivabhai Jerambhai Gohil (BJP)
  • Mahuva – Mohanbhai Dhanjibhai Dhodia (BJP)
  • Majura – Harsh Ramesh Sanghvi (BJP)
  • Manavadar – Arvindbhai Jinabhai Ladani (Congress)
  • Mandvi – Aniruddha Bhailal Dave (BJP)
  • Mandvi – Kunvarjibhai Narsinhbhai Halpati (BJP)
  • Mangrol – Kargatiya Bhagvanjibhai Lakhabhai (BJP)
  • Mangrol – Ganpatsinh Vestabhai Vasava (BJP)
  • Maninagar – Amul Bhatt (BJP)
  • Manjalpur – Yogeshbhai Narandas Patel (BJP)
  • Mansa – Jayantibhai Somabhai Patel (JS Patel) (BJP)
  • Matar – Kalpeshbhai Ashabhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Mehmedabad – Arjunsinh Udesinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Modasa – Bhikhusinhji Chatursinhji Parmar (BJP)
  • Morbi – Amrutiya Shivlal (BJP)
  • Morva Hadaf – Nimishaben Manharsinh Suthar (BJP)
  • Nadiad – Pankajbhai Vinubhai Desai (BJP)
  • Nandod – Dr Darshna Chandubhai Deshmukh Vasava (BJP)
  • Naranpura – Jitendrakumar Ramanlal Patel (Jitu Bhagat) (BJP)
  • Naroda – Payal Manojkumar Kukrani (BJP)
  • Navsari – Rakesh Gunvantbhai Desai (BJP)
  • Nikol – Jagdish Vishwakarma (BJP)
  • Nizar – Dr Jayrambhai Chemabhai Gamit (BJP)
  • Olpad – Mukeshbhai Zinabhai Patel (BJP)
  • Padra – Chaitanyasinh Pratapsinh Zala (BJP)
  • Palanpur – Aniket Girishbhai Thaker (BJP)
  • Palitana – Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya (BJP)
  • Pardi – Kanubhai Mohanlal Desai (BJP)
  • Patan – Kiritkumar Chimanlal Patel (Congress)
  • Petlad – Kamleshbhai Rameshbhai Patel (Master) (BJP)
  • Porbandar – Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia (Congress)
  • Prantij – Gajendrasinh Udesinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Radhanpur – Lavingji Muljiji Solanki (BJP)
  • Rajkot East – Uday Kangad (BJP)
  • Rajkot Rural – Bhanuben Manoharbhai Babariya (BJP)
  • Rajkot South – Rameshbhai Virjibhai Tilala (BJP)
  • Rajkot West – Dr Darshita Shah (BJP)
  • Rajula – Hirabhai Odhavjibhai Solanki (BJP)
  • Raopura – Balkrushna Khanderao Shukla (BJP)
  • Rapar – Virendrasinh Bahadursinh Jadeja (BJP)
  • Sabarmati – Harshadbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Sanand – Kanubhai Karamshibhai Patel (BJP)
  • Sankheda – Abhesinh Motibhai Tadvi (BJP)
  • Santrampur – Dr Kuberbhai Mansukhbhai Dindor (BJP)
  • Savarkundla – Kaswala Mahesh (BJP)
  • Savli – Inamdar Ketanbhai Mahendrabhai (BJP)
  • Sayajigunj – Keyur Narayandas Rokadia (BJP)
  • Shehra – Ahir(Bharvad) Jethabhai Ghelabhai (BJP)
  • Sidhpur – Balvantsinh Chandansinh Rajput (BJP)
  • Sojitra – Vipulkumar Vinubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Somnath – Vimalbhai Kanabhai Chudasama (Congress)
  • Surat East – Arvind Shantilal Rana (BJP)
  • Surat North – Kantibhai Himmatbhai Balar (BJP)
  • Surat West – Purnesh Modi (BJP)
  • Talaja – Gautambhai Gopabhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Talala – Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad (BJP)
  • Tankara – Durlabhjibhai Harakhjibhai Dethariya (BJP)
  • Thakkarbapa Nagar – Kanchanben Vinubhai Radadiya (BJP)
  • Tharad – Shankarbhai Lagdhirbhai Chaudhary (BJP)
  • Thasra – Yogendrasinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Udhna – Manubhai M Patel (Fogwa) (BJP)
  • Umbergaon – Ramanlal Nanubhai Patkar (BJP)
  • Umreth – Govindbhai Raijibhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Una – Kalubhai Chanabhai Rathod (BJP)
  • Unjha – Kirit Kumar Patel (BJP)
  • Vadgam – Manibhai Jethabhai Vaghela (BJP)
  • Vadodara City – Manisha Vakil (BJP)
  • Vaghodia – Dharmendrasinh Ranubha Vaghela (Bapu) (Independent)
  • Vagra – Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana (BJP)
  • Valsad – Bharatbhai Kikubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Varachha Road – Kishor Kanani (BJP)
  • Vatva – Babusinh Sarabhai Jadav (BJP)
  • Vav – Geniben Nagaji Thakor (Congress)
  • Vejalpur – Amit Thaker (BJP)
  • Vijapur – Dr Chatursinh Javanji Chavda (Congress)
  • Viramgam – Hardik Patel (BJP)
  • Visavadar – Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai Bhayani (AAP)
  • Visnagar – Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Vyara – Kokani Mohanbhai Dhedabhai (BJP)
  • Wadhwan – Jagdishbhai Prabhubhai Makwana (BJP)
  • Wankaner – Jitendra Kantilal Somani (BJP)

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BJP and Shiv Sena reach broad seat-sharing deal ahead of BMC elections

BJP and Shiv Sena are close to finalising seat-sharing for 200 wards ahead of the BMC elections, while opposition parties intensify alliance talks across Maharashtra.

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The BJP and Shiv Sena have almost sealed their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with an understanding reached on 200 of the total 227 wards in Mumbai, according to sources. The civic body polls are scheduled to be held on January 15.

The agreement was discussed during a late-night meeting of the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. The meeting took place at Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence in Thane and focused on strategy for several key municipal corporations, including Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai.

Sources said similar meetings are lined up for Mumbai and other civic bodies such as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Panvel and Mira-Bhayandar, as alliance partners work to finalise ward-level arrangements and campaign planning.

Congress explores new alliances in Mumbai

In Mumbai, Congress leaders are scheduled to meet Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi as the party looks to rebuild its alliance structure after parting ways with the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction). The distancing followed Sena (UBT)’s decision to join hands with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by Raj Thackeray.

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has confirmed that the party will contest the BMC elections in alliance with the MNS and the NCP led by Sharad Pawar. The inclusion of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) comes after Sharad Pawar rejected a proposal from the Ajit Pawar-led faction that offered limited seat allocation.

Despite the split, sources indicated that discussions may continue, with meetings expected between Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule and her cousin Ajit Pawar to determine future political moves.

Local body strategies take shape across Maharashtra

Meanwhile, MNS chief Raj Thackeray is set to hold a meeting with party leaders at his Shivtirth residence to finalise the party’s election strategy, including campaign issues and candidate selection.

In Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Shiv Sena MLA and minister Sanjay Shirsat will meet BJP leaders, including state ministers Chandrakant Bawankule and Atul Save, to discuss preparations for the civic polls.

Seat-sharing talks are also underway in Mira-Bhayandar, where Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik and BJP MLA Narendra Mehta are expected to hold discussions. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, however, is planning to contest the elections independently in the region.

Panvel is set to witness a major opposition meeting involving Sena (UBT), Congress, MNS, NCP (SP), Samajwadi Party and the VBA. The gathering, led by the Peasants and Workers Party, will focus on finalising seat-sharing arrangements and joint election strategies.

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Op Aaghat 3.0: Delhi police arrest over 280 accused ahead of New Year celebrations

Delhi police arrested over 280 accused and detained more than 1,300 individuals under Operation Aaghat 3.0 ahead of New Year, seizing weapons, drugs, liquor and stolen items.

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Delhi police carried out a large-scale preventive crackdown across sensitive pockets of the national capital ahead of New Year, arresting hundreds of accused and detaining over a thousand individuals to ensure peaceful celebrations.

The overnight operation, conducted under Operation Aaghat 3.0, focused on crime-prone areas and resulted in major seizures, including illegal weapons, narcotics, illicit liquor, cash and stolen property, according to police officials.

Major arrests and seizures during the drive

As part of the intensified security drive, at least 285 accused were arrested under various legal provisions, including the Arms Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act. In addition, 504 people were detained as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incidents during the festive period.

Police officials said the operation led to the recovery of 21 illegal weapons, including country-made pistols, along with 20 live cartridges and 27 knives. Authorities also seized over 12,000 quarters of illicit liquor, around Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and nearly 7 kg of cannabis from different locations.

Focus on habitual offenders and vehicle theft

The crackdown also targeted repeat offenders. Under the operation, 116 habitual offenders, referred to by police as “bad characters,” were taken into custody, while 10 property offenders were arrested.

To curb vehicle-related crimes during New Year celebrations, police dismantled auto-lifting networks and arrested five auto-lifters. During the raids, 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler were seized.

Action against gambling and stolen goods

In a parallel action against gambling activities, police recovered Rs 2.3 lakh in cash. The operation also led to the recovery of about 210 stolen or lost mobile phones, offering relief to several complainants.

Apart from arrests and detentions, a total of 1,306 individuals were rounded up under preventive measures, officials added, stating that the coordinated effort was aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring a crime-free New Year in the capital.

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Over 2,000 Maoists surrender under Chhattisgarh rehabilitation policy, says CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said more than 2,000 Maoists have surrendered under the state’s rehabilitation policy, which offers skill training, financial assistance and land support.

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said that more than 2,000 Maoists have surrendered so far under the state’s rehabilitation policy, asserting that the government is committed to treating surrendered cadres fairly and supporting their reintegration into society.

Addressing the issue, the Chief Minister said the state government has repeatedly appealed to Maoists to abandon violence and gunfire and return to the mainstream of development. He said the impact of these efforts is now visible, with a large number of cadres laying down arms.

According to Vishnu Deo Sai, the rehabilitation framework focuses on long-term welfare. Surrendered Maoists are being provided skill training along with monthly financial assistance of Rs 10,000. He added that the new policy also includes provisions for allotment of land for farming and land to build houses in urban areas, aimed at securing their future and livelihood.

Fresh surrenders reported from Bijapur

Earlier, 34 Naxals surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district under the state government’s rehabilitation initiative titled Poona Margham: Punarvas Se Punarjeevan (Return to the Mainstream: Social Reintegration through Rehabilitation). Police officials said the surrendered cadres were carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 84 lakh.

Officials noted that the latest surrenders reflect the growing impact of sustained anti-Naxal measures combined with confidence-building initiatives focused on welfare and reintegration.

Centre’s target to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026

The Chief Minister’s remarks come amid the Central Government’s stated goal to eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 2026 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Authorities believe that rehabilitation-driven policies, along with security operations, are playing a key role in weakening the influence of Left-wing extremism in affected regions.

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