While Keshubhai polled 85,967 votes, the BJP candidate garnered 43,781 votes.

Congress has not fielded any candidate against the 84-year-old veteran.

Keshubhai, former chief minister and BJP rebel, floated GPP four months ahead of the Gujarat elections and led a vitriolic campaign against Modi.

The GPP has fielded candidates in more than 170 seats.

  

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First Published: Dec 20 2012 | 3:45 PM IST

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