BJP reaches 100-mark in Guj after support of independent MLA

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reached the 100-mark in the 182-member Gujarat Assembly after an independent MLA announced his "unconditional support" for the party. Ratansinh Rathod, who was elected from Lunawada seat, had contested the election after he was denied ticket from the Congress. Another independent MLA is reportedly expected to announce his support to the BJP.