Results for: Gujarat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully persuaded independent candidates in Surat, Gujarat, to withdraw their nominations for the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for the party’s Mukeshkumar Dalal to become the first unopposed Lok Sabha candidate in 12 years. This move has ignited a debate about political ethics, with some accusing the BJP of stooping to a new low. However, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde defended the party’s actions, stating that it is legal and appropriate to request independent candidates to withdraw. He also criticized the Congress for making inappropriate remarks about the Constitution, which he believes has contributed to the decline in political discourse.

A Gujarat-based doctor has sparked a debate on social media after sharing that he refused to treat a pregnant patient in her thirties who declined to undergo crucial tests. The gynaecologist, Dr Rajesh Parikh, explained that doctors have the “right to refuse treatment” if patients attempt to “dictate” or “manage” the treatment. He advised other doctors to say a blunt “no” if they feel that a patient is trying to control the treatment process. According to Dr Parikh, the patient in question ignored medical advice and refused an NT scan and double marker test, which are crucial for ruling out common chromosomal defects. Despite attempts to reason with her, she remained adamant, prompting Dr Parikh to ask her to seek a doctor who would indulge her misconceptions. He emphasized that doctors should not allow patients to dictate the treatment, as they would be the ones facing the consequences in court.

On Earth Day, Gujarat’s first licensed female skydiver, Shweta Parmar, made a daring solo descent from 13,000 feet in Thailand. Unfurling an ‘End Plastic’ flag, she raised awareness for plastic pollution and promoted a cleaner planet.

The two accused in the shooting at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence have confessed to being ordered to fire 10 rounds of bullets and having discarded the guns in the Tapi River in Gujarat. The Mumbai Crime Branch is continuing its investigation, recording statements from multiple individuals and searching for the discarded weapons.