How parties fought on social media for Gujarat polls

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How parties fought on social media for Gujarat polls Gujarat elections this time were fought as much on social media as on the ground. While BJP created over 45,000 WhatsApp groups to reach out to over 50-lakh people through its 'hu chu vikaas' campaign, Congress tapped volunteers to send them regular content on how BJP was not delivering on the development promise. Why parties should stop EVM bashing this time VVPAT machines are used during election process to verify that the vote polled by a voter goes to the correct candidate. They are are a second line of verification and are particularly useful in the time when allegations around EVMs tampering crop up. Election Results: Six things that worked for Narendra Modi in Gujarat The less-than-impressive show put up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat, where it had a target of 150 seats, indicates the party has snatched the victory out of the jaws of defeat. Gujarat & Himachal Verdict: Latest pics of counting & celebrations From bursting firecrackers to dancing in gulal, here's a collection of photos after the election results came out. These 9 strategies can help you retain or find job in 2018 2017 was the year of jobless growth for Indian firms. A majority of employers decided to wait and watch when it came to hiring for growth or replacement. Let's look at the job trends for 2018 and your strategy for dealing with an uncertain future World's busiest Atlanta airport in the dark One of the heaviest travel weeks of the year began with the cancellation of hundreds of flights at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta, where a power outage left passengers stranded in darkened terminals or in aircraft idling on tarmacs.

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