Gujarat Elections 2022: Seven facts to know

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat gears up to go to polls, here we list some facts about the Gujarat elections you should know.

Do you know, after Independence, Gujarat came under Bombay, Saurashtra, and Kutch? Gujarat was recognised as a state in the year 1962. Credit: Reuters Photo

From 1962 to 1995, Congress had varying levels of success in the state. In the 1980s, the party came back strong after facing a defeat in 1975. They made an impact using the KHAM formula and won 149 out of 182 seats, one of the highest majority in Gujarat’s history. Credit: PTI Photo

Since 1995, Gujarat has been a BJP bastion. BJP has dominated Gujarat consecutively for six terms. Credit: PTI Photo

Despite a consistently high vote share, BJP’s seats have decreased progressively, from 127 seats in 2002 to 99 seats in 2017. Credit: PTI Photo

In the past eight years, Gujarat has seen three new Chief Ministers, including the state’s very first female CM, Anandiben Patel. Credit: PTI Photos

INC is again emerging as a strong opposition face, witnessing an increase of 26 seats in the same period, mainly due to the evolution of the KHAM formula. Credit: PTI Photo

Gujarat’s political future is debatable, as the main opposition party, Congress, is getting stronger and new parties like AAP are also trying to upset the BJP and other parties by foraying into Gujarat politics. The results of the 2022 Gujarat elections will be surprising in many factors. Credit: PTI Photo