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Gujarat polls: BJP springs no surprises, plays safe in 70 candidates' list

The declaration of the list had preceded several meetings within the party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President Amit Shah during “Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan” in Ahmedabad. Photo: PTI

Vinay Umarji Ahmedabad
Playing it safe by fielding experienced candidates, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its first list for 70 out of 182 state assembly seats ahead of elections.

The declaration of the list had preceded several meetings within the party.

The two-phased polls in Gujarat will be held for 89 seats in the Saurashtra-Kutch and South Gujarat regions on December 9 and for 93 seats in Central and North Gujarat regions on 14, respectively. Counting for Gujarat polls will be held on December 18, along with Himachal polls.