BJP to form new government on 12th December after landslide victory in Gujarat

Tags: State News

The BJP, which registered a record-breaking victory in the Gujarat assembly elections, will form its government in the state on December 12 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Important facts

• The BJP will form the government after a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain power for a record seventh term.

• Every second person who voted in this election voted for BJP. The party got 52.5% of the vote, which is 3% more than the last time.

• Congress became the biggest loser with 27.3 percent votes which was around 41 percent last time and Aam Aadmi Party's biggest gainer with 12.9 percent vote share.

• 14 out of the total 33 districts of Gujarat gave all seats to BJP while the party lost both seats of the Porbandar district. 

• The results also showcased the support of scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes to the party since out of 40 seats reserved for SC and ST 34 went in favour of BJP.

Gujarat                                                                                             Total Seats 182