The BJP-led Gujarat government on Friday released a list containing the names of the new 26-member cabinet, which includes cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba Jadeja. This reshuffle comes a day after all ministers, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, tendered their resignations.
Gujarat BJP releases list of 26 ministers post cabinet rejig
Swaroopji Thakor, Pravenkumar Mali, Rushikesh Patel, Darshna Waghela, Kunvarji Bavaliya, Rivaba Jadeja, Arjun Modhwadia, Parshottam Solanki, Jitendra Waghani, Praful Pansheriya, Harsh Sanghvi and Kanubhai Desai are…
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Among those inducted into the new cabinet are Swaroopji Thakor, Pravenkumar Mali, Rushikesh Patel, Darshna Waghela, Kunvarji Bavaliya, Rivaba Jadeja, Arjun Modhwadia, Parshottam Solanki, Jitendra Waghani, Praful Pansheriya, Harsh Sanghvi, and Kanubhai Desai.
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Speaking to ANI, Gujarat Minister Praful Pansheriya said, “The resignation I rendered yesterday was not accepted… I will accept any responsibility given to me… Every decision of the party high command is acceptable to me…”
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held a courtesy meeting with the Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat earlier today. During this, the Chief Minister apprised about the current status of the Gujarat Cabinet and sought permission to organize the oath-taking ceremony for the new cabinet members, the Governor says.
Yesterday, in a surprising political development, all ministers in the Gujarat government except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned on Thursday, ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will expand his cabinet on Friday, October 17.
The swearing-in ceremony for the designated ministers will be held at 11.30 a.m. at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
Party President JP Nadda will oversee the much-awaited cabinet reshuffle.
Governor Acharya Devvratji will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs during the ceremony.
Sources have said at least 10 ministers are likely to be inducted into the Bhupendra Patel cabinet.
The cabinet reshuffle will be overseen by BJP President J.P. Nadda, who is visiting Gujarat this evening, where he will hold a series of meetings with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, former state BJP president C.R. Paatil, and other senior party leaders on the issue of cabinet expansion.
According to party sources, the discussions are expected to focus on the reshuffle in the Gujarat cabinet and other key organisational matters in the state.
Nadda’s visit comes just days after a high-level meeting took place at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, where Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister C.R. Paatil, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel discussed changes in the state cabinet.
Party insiders said Nadda’s visit is aimed at giving final approval to the reshuffle and reviewing the party’s strategy to strengthen its position in Gujarat.
The reshuffle comes days after the appointment of new BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma.
Also, ahead of the 2027 state polls, the state BJP will be looking to test new equations, as the AAP, led by young leader Gopal Italia, continues to make inroads into the Patidar stronghold of the BJP.
Sources indicate that the new expansion is expected to fill vacant chambers in the Swarnim Sankul government complex, indicating the likely addition of new faces. They have also said that ministers have been asked to remain in Gandhinagar, as many of them are likely to tender their resignations.
(With inputs from IANS)
