Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi’s Mother Heeraben Casts Vote in Gandhinagar

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats in the final phase of the Gujarat polls.

Edited By: Rini Sharma

Updated: December 14, 2017, 9:25 AM IST

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PM Modi's mother

Gandhinagar, Dec 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben cast her vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar during the second phase of Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 on Thursday. The voting process begin at 8 AM and will continue till 5 PM. PM Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah will also cast their votes today. (Click here for Gujarat Polls Phase 2 Live Updates)

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats in the final phase of the Gujarat polls, where 2.22 crore people will exercise their franchise.

Prominent candidates in the fray include Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, who is contesting from Mehsana against Jivabhai Patel of Congress. Alpesh Thakor, who joined the Congress, is seeking election from Radhanpur constituency. BJP fielded Lavingji Thakor against him.

The campaigning for the second phase concluded on Tuesday.

The voting for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 was held on December 9 and recorded 68 per cent voter turnout. The results of Gujarat Polls will be announced on December 18.