Gujarat news & politics
The latest news from Gujarat, where Narendra Modi (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, infrastructure.
Gujarat government approves 15 days Diwali parole for 143 eligible prisoners
The Gujarat government approved 15 days of parole for 143 eligible prisoners to celebrate Diwali with their families starting on Dhanteras, 6 November 2026. The group includes 103 men aged 60 or above and 40 women. According to Dr K L N Rao, prisoners involved in serious offences, terrorist activities, or those with pending High Court appeals are excluded from this welfare initiative.
Adani University President Priti G Adani outlines vision for multidisciplinary global campus in Ahmedabad
Dr Priti G Adani, President of Adani University, presided over the institution's third convocation ceremony on Saturday for the Class of 2026. The university conferred degrees upon 374 graduating students, with 10 receiving medals for academic excellence. During her address, she highlighted the role of artificial intelligence and outlined a vision to construct a multidisciplinary global campus in Ahmedabad.
Modi accuses Opposition of being "obstructive force" conspiring to divide India
Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of becoming an "obstructive force" during a Unity Day gathering in Gujarat. He claimed these forces are conspiring to divide the nation and tarnish India's image via social media. Citing a World Bank report, he stated 500 million Indians overcame extreme poverty recently due to government initiatives like free foodgrain distribution and healthcare.
Gujarat High Court stays ruling striking down non-vegetarian food ban near Somnath temple
A division Bench of the Gujarat High Court stayed a ruling by Justice Nisha Thakore that had struck down a ban on non-vegetarian food sales near the Somnath temple. The bench, led by Chief Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, upheld the Collector's notification dated August 10, 2026. The court will hear the matter again on December 26.
Modi inaugurates ₹307.83 crore development projects to boost tourism at Ekta Nagar
Narendra Modi inaugurated 23 development projects worth ₹307.83 crore and laid foundation stones for eight more projects worth ₹118.88 crore at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat. The total outlay of ₹426.71 crore aims to boost tourism and civic infrastructure around the Statue of Unity. Key additions include an IRCTC hotel, a sewage treatment plant, and several new roads and transport facilities.
Modi launches Rs 426 crore development projects to boost tourism in Ekta Nagar
Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 426 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The 31 projects aim to boost tourism and infrastructure around the Statue of Unity. Of the total, projects worth over Rs 307.83 crore were inaugurated while foundation stones for projects worth Rs 118.88 crore were laid. These initiatives include new attractions, improved visitor facilities, and better connectivity.
LIC reports ₹11,083 crore premium despite property segment underwriting losses from flood claims
The state-owned general insurer reported gross written premium rose 5.14% year-on-year to ₹11,083 crore from ₹10,541 crore. Lavanya R Mundayur, chairman and managing director, stated the quarter was challenging due to steep property rate declines. The property segment suffered underwriting losses from large-risk losses and flood claims in Gujarat, north India, and northeast India.
Modi pays floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The tribute marked Patel's 151st birth anniversary and National Unity Day. Born October 31, 1875, and died December 15, 1950, Patel integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after 1947.
Modi announces projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat's Banaskantha
Narendra Modi visited Gujarat on Friday, joined by Bhupendra Patel and Harsh Sanghavi, to announce projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha. He released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment of approximately Rs 19,000 crore and highlighted 26 crore Soil Health Cards. He will dedicate the BBBRC at Bhildi and inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated he would serve India until his last breath
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated he would serve India until his last breath after Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress remarked "Modi ka baap bhi jayega." Addressing a gathering in Bhildi, Gujarat's Banaskantha district, Modi inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre and launched ₹14,000 crore projects. He noted the government provided ₹4.5 lakh crore to small farmers via PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi.
Modi to inaugurate ₹14,000 crore projects and release ₹19,000 crore PM-KISAN payouts in Gujarat
Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31, 2026, to inaugurate ₹14,000 crore projects, release Rs 19,000 crore in PM-KISAN payouts, and flag off two trains. He will visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre, lay foundation stones for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A (over 6 kilometres) and Phase 2B (over 3.3 kilometres), and inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026.
Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt arrests 4 men for murder of Samineni Rama Rao
On Thursday, Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt announced the arrest of four men from Teldarupalli village for the murder of Samineni Rama Rao, 72. The accused are Bodapatla Srinivasa Rao, 34; Nukala Lingaiah, 43; Mallarapu Lakshmaiah, 24; and Karlapudi Uday Kumar, 39. Investigation included polygraph tests in January, 2026, and National Forensic Sciences University analysis. Nunna Nageswara Rao of CPI(M) demanded an SIT probe.
