Bhupendra Patel is the current chief minister of Gujarat who took over the role in September 2021. He has been representing the Ghatlodia constituency since 2017. He began his political career in municipal bodies before being elected as a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. As a senior BJP leader, Patel has held several positions in the past including, president of Memnagar Municipality in Ahmedabad, the standing committee chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority. Before being appointed as the chief minister of the state, he never held any ministerial post. He is also considered a close confidant of former Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel. Born on July 15, 1962, Patel holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic in Ahmedabad. He belongs to the Kadva sub-caste of the Patidar community and is also a trustee of Sardardham Vishwa Patidar Kendra.
Read MoreThe CM was speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra 2023’ programme at Lavarpur village in Gandhinagar where Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with beneficiaries of several government schemes.
Gujarati New Year is also called Bestu Varsh or Nutan Varsh. On the occasion, people visit temples, clean and decorate their houses.
The BJP has been winning the western state for the past two consecutive terms. In 2022, the BJP scored 156 of 182 total seats, marking the party’s best-ever performance in the state. The main opposition Congress won 17 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took five.
Gujarat news: Subhrakant Panda said that FICCI was working closely with the Gujarat government across a range of sectors including startups, energy, defence, education and skill development, and tourism.
The Gujarat government is seeking investments worth Rs 5 lakh crore to achieve the aim of producing most of its energy through renewable sources by 2030.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that BJP workers will approach every household to help people who have turned 18 to get themselves registered as voters.
According to reports, Hinduja Hospital had suggested some tests for CM's son following which Anuj was advised to be shifted to Mumbai.
The action against Jigar Patel was taken by state's Urban Development and Urban Housing Department on Saturday evening, hours after cameras caught him sleeping at the Bhuj function, an official said on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah, CM Patel and Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat greeted people on the occasion of Uttarayan.
Gujarat oath taking ceremony: CM-designate Bhupendra Patel, 16 other ministers, including eight of cabinet rank, were also sworn in. The new entrants include 11 former ministers.
Among newly elected Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, at least sixteen MLAs also took an oath as a minister on Monday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gujarat Oath Taking Ceremony: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhupendra Patel on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term in Gandhinagar in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gujarat CM oath-taking ceremony: Patel was administered the oath as the 18th Chief Minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and members of the Union Cabinet.
Gujarat CM oath ceremony: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel (60) on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Acharya Devvrat after BJP registered a historic win in the State Assembly elections ahead of the formation of his new government.
Gujarat BJP meeting: Bhupendra Patel, along with BJP State president CR Patil, will visit to New Delhi after being elected as the leader of the legislative party.
BJP received a historic 7th consecutive Assembly election win in Gujarat. It was BJP's biggest since the founding of this state in 1960.
Gujarat election results 2022: Patel visited the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar to tender his resignation after the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Gujarat elections and won 156 of the total 182 seats, on Thursday (December 8).
Ghatlodia Election Results 2022: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had fielded Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel from Ghatlodia seat and decision proved to be masterstroke as Patel registered an easy win.
PM Modi roadshow: The roadshow that started from Naroda Gam will conclude at Gandhinagar South constituency. During the mega event, PM Modi is likely to make at least 35 stops at the memorials of prominent personalities.
Gujarat assembly elections: The BJP is seeking the seventh consecutive term in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has clarified that Bhupendra Patel will remain the chief minister of the state if the party regains power in the upcoming polls.
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