The ruling BJP in Gujarat is aiming for a straight seventh win in Assembly elections in the state after the polls were held on December 1 and 5 respectively. While the contest in Gujarat has traditionally been between the BJP and Congress, it was three-cornered this time around with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entering the poll arena. The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP has gained some confidence after the party's victory in Delhi's MCD. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP poll campaign, addressing around 30 rallies and road shows in the state. Union minister Amit Shah was in the state for almost two months, micromanaging the campaign and election strategy for the BJP.