New CM of Gujarat : New CM of Gujarat LIVE- Anandiben's confidant Bhupendra Patel becomes the new Chief Minister of Gujarat, will go to meet the Governor at 6 pm, swearing in tomorrow.
Bhupendra Patel has also been the chairman of Auda
After becoming the Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel took the blessings of Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel
Bhupendra Patel's name has been announced today as the new Chief Minister following the sudden resignation of Vijay Rupani. The first meeting of the core committee has been completed. Now the name of the new Chief Minister of the state was announced in the meeting of the Legislative Party.
Bhupendra Patel became the fifth Patidar CM of Gujarat
Two observers were sent from the Center to decide the CM. In which Union Ministers Narendrasinh Tomar and Prahlad Joshi reached Gandhinagar this morning. Also present were Acting Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Acting Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel and CR Patil Kamalam. Leaders including Gujarat in-charge Bhupendra Yadav and Union Minister Ratnakar reached Kamalam. Core committee meeting has started. The meeting of the legislators began. After the meeting, Bhupendra Patel, a confidant of Anandiben Patel, has been made the new Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Bhupendra Patel was made the new Chief Minister of Gujarat
Leaders meeting at Patil's house
The leaders reached Kamalam after a meeting at the residence of Gujarat state president CR Patil. More than 20 police vehicles were deployed at the BJP office in Kamalam amid the morning agitation.
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Tight police security was in place at Kamalam
Tight police vigil was organized at Gandhinagar region office Kamalam. Admission was given only after intensive checking of all the people coming from outside. At Kamalam, only a gathering of media personnel was seen at present. Books were also invited to send greetings as part of the preparations for the announcement of the Chief Minister. While Union Minister Prahlad Joshi also reached Gujarat today. All MLAs were instructed in advance to attend the BJP MLAs' meeting. After the meeting, the BJP announced the name of the new Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Who was the contender for CM's race?
After Rupani's resignation, rumors were circulating that Patidar leader and central minister Mansukh Mandvia would become the new CM of Gujarat. However, the BJP has won by Saturday evening. According to credible sources, there was also talk that Praful Patel, administrator of Diu, Daman and Dadra Nagar mansions, would be the echo of the order for the CM post. The names of Nitin Patel and Gordhan Zadafia were also discussed in the list. However, at the last meeting of the MLAs, the name of Bhupendra Patel as the new Chief Minister came out and everyone was shocked.
