2007 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election

The 2007 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election was held in two phases on December 11 and December 16, 2007, to elect the 182 members of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. This election was significant as it took place against the backdrop of a political landscape dominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who sought re-election after a controversial tenure marked by the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Indian National Congress (INC) emerged as the principal opposition, fielding a range of candidates in a bid to regain power. The elections were characterized by high voter turnout and intense campaigning, with issues such as communal harmony, economic development, and governance taking center stage. Ultimately, the BJP retained a majority, solidifying Modi's influence in state politics.