SaralnamaChief Minister Bhupendra Patel formed a new 25-member ministry in Gujarat. The cabinet includes more women, Dalit, and tribal representatives. Harsh Sanghavi was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. This reshuffle comes before local elections in January-. The BJP aims to counter anti-incumbency and project Gujarat as politically stable. The new ministry is younger, with many members in their 50s or below. The reshuffle strategy involved asking all 16 previous ministers to resign, then retaining some while adding 19 new faces. This move is seen as preparation for the 2027 Assembly polls, with the BJP facing challenges from Congress and AAP. To vote in local elections, citizens should check their names on the voter list and carry valid ID to the polling booth. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 16:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel formed a new 25-member ministry in Gujarat on 15 Dec 2023
- The cabinet includes more women, Dalit, and tribal representatives
- Harsh Sanghavi was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister