Vaghela’s remarks have brought caste politics back to the centre of Gujarat’s electoral battle, raising questions over the opposition’s strategy ahead of 2027.
A surname is more than just a second name; it conveys an untold story of some unknown ancestor. With surnames like 'Mankad' (insect), 'Machchhar' (mosquito), or 'Ghoda' (horse), these untold stories become even more intriguing. This is because the moment such a surname is spoken, one visualizes an insect or an animal rather than a person.
A total of 21 bombs exploded across Ahmedabad. The attacks killed 56 people and injured more than 200 others. One of the striking features of the attack was that explosions also took place at hospitals where victims of the blasts were being treated.
Taking a dig at those who may question the usefulness of the project, PM Modi said, “One naraz fufa ji will be crying out, ‘What will the truck drivers do?’ Uncle Ji now has work.”
A woman, Kajalben Baraiya, died after being brutally beaten with a stick by her live-in partner, Faizal Lakhni, at the Bhavnagar ST bus stand in Gujarat.