WHAT’S AT STAKE

Narendra Modi

Prestige

If the BJP falters in the PM’s home state, 2019 General Election could be a more open fight.
Rahul Gandhi

Political Future

Rahul will emerge as a hero if the Congress does well. He could emerge as the fulcrum for the opposition to take on Modi in 2019.
Hardik Patel

Litmus Test

If Hardik swings Patidar vote for Congress, his political career takes off. Then, watch out for him in 2019.
Amit Shah

Invincibility

Having declared the BJP will win 150 seats in Gujarat, Amit Shah’s reputation as an election strategist is on the line.

The Quint tracks the high stakes political contest between the Congress and the BJP in Gujarat.