They returned only on Monday

　　But after six of them resigned in July, it was reduced to 51. They retued only on Monday.Patel is also banking upon the support of two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs and one Janata Dal (United) legislator to see him through.

　　While Patel is seeking a fifth term with his back to the wall, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates are all set for an easy run.

　　Gandhinagar, Aug 8 (IANS) Polling for the crucial Rajya Sabha elections here in Gujarat began on Tuesday that will decide the fate of Congress chief Wholesale Skincare Cream Jar Manufacturers Sonia Gandhis political secretary Ahmed Patel and that of BJP chief Amit Shah and Union Minister Smriti Irani.