<span style="color: #222222;">In Gujarat, political activities have intensified after the mainstream political parties released the list of candidates. Campaigning is also gaining momentum in the state.<br />''<br />''As part of BJP's 'Agresar Gujarat campaign' senior BJP leader and Union Minister Purushotam Rupala will hold discussions with women cattle rearers of North Gujarat in Banaskantha today and will seek their suggestions for the party's manifesto. Party leader Giriraj Singh will also address non-Gujarati speakers in Surat this evening.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, former ministers of BJP and senior leaders of other political parties including ex-minister Vinu Mordiya, AAP state president Gopal Italia filed their nominations today.<br />''<br />''The last date for filing the nominations for first phase of assembly elections is 14th of this month. </span><br />