It will provide a major boost for PM Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and the party as a whole. The presidential election of the Congress was held in the midst of the Gujarat election. MUSLIMS AND POLITICSFor the first time perhaps in any Assembly election, Muslims would have felt isolated. However, a reduced number of seats as compared with 2012 Assembly election may also make him a bit cautious. WATCH | Gujarat Assembly Election Results: All you need to know

Source: India Today December 18, 2017 16:07 UTC