'A Chief Minister Should be Someone Who Is...' Frontrunner for Rupani Chair, Deputy Nitin Patel's Take on Rumours
3 years, 3 months ago

'A Chief Minister Should be Someone Who Is...' Frontrunner for Rupani Chair, Deputy Nitin Patel's Take on Rumours

News 18  

Amid growing buzz of him replacing Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who resigned on Saturday, Deputy CM Nitin Patel tried to put rumours to rest, saying the BJP high command would take the final call. Patel, who is also the finance, health, and medical education minister, also listed the qualities of a chief minister ahead of the BJP’s legislature party meeting at 3pm on Sunday where Rupani’s successor will be chosen. There are rumours in the media that I will be made CM, but the fact is that BJP high command will decide who will be the chief minister,” Patel said in Ahmedabad. Rupani in his resignation speech spoke of “Nayi Urja and Naya Utsaah” as the reason for choosing a new Chief Minister.

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'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections
2 days, 20 hours ago

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections

Hindustan Times  

The NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA would run in the assembly …

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis during a press conference as the Mahayuti is set to form the government in the state, at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Suspense over who will be Maharashtra's next chief minister is set to end on Wednesday, days after the ruling Mahayuti alliance registering …

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Eknath Shinde says PM Modi's decision final
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Eknath Shinde says PM Modi's decision final

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense on who will be the next Maharashtra chief minister, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he will accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision on the Mahayuti alliance's CM choice. Eknath Shinde further said his party will support whatever decision the BJP leadership takes regarding the coveted post. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, meanwhile, thanked Eknath …

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill
4 weeks ago

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill

India Today  

Suspense over the new Maharashtra Chief Minister continued as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post and ruled out a 'Bihar model' as suggested by some leaders of its Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena, who have been pushing their case for Eknath Shinde to return as the Chief Minister. Shukla said the BJP top brass had always …

Mahayuti yet to take a call on new Maharashtra Chief Minister
1 month ago

Mahayuti yet to take a call on new Maharashtra Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Even as the Election Commission presented its notification and the government gazette with the names of elected candidates in the Assembly polls to the Governor of Maharashtra on Sunday, government formation in the State may take time, sources indicated to The Hindu. While speculations are rife about the formula and the probable Chief Minister face, decision will be made only …

This Week in Explainers: Will Eknath Shinde continue as Maharashtra CM after Mahayuti’s big win?
1 month ago

This Week in Explainers: Will Eknath Shinde continue as Maharashtra CM after Mahayuti’s big win?

Firstpost  

The Mahayuti has stormed to victory in Maharashtra and now all eyes have turned to who shall be the next chief minister. All this and more in our weekly wrap Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis celebrates the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's win in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, at CM's official residence 'Varsha' in Mumbai. And …

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti, MVA in quandary before results
1 month ago

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti, MVA in quandary before results

India Today  

A day before the counting of votes is taken up in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on who will head the next government with the constituents in both camps laying claim over the Chief Minister's post. A majority of exit polls have predicted that the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Chief Minister …

After 2 meetings with BJP leadership, Fadnavis asked to stay put as Deputy CM
6 months, 2 weeks ago

After 2 meetings with BJP leadership, Fadnavis asked to stay put as Deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leadership has turned down Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ offer to resign after he took responsibility for the state unit’s poor showing in the Lok Sabha elections. New Delhi, Jun 7 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Ashok Chavan and BJP MP Sarbananda Sonowal leave after attending the NDA Parliamentary …

How Rupala's remarks triggered caste-based challenges for BJP in Gujarat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Rupala's remarks triggered caste-based challenges for BJP in Gujarat

Hindustan Times  

The recent controversy surrounding Union minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Rajkot, Parshottam Rupala's remarks, has shed light on the longstanding caste disparities between the Patels and the Kshatriya or Rajput community in Gujarat, highlighting how the latter felt side-lined amid the prevailing dominance of the Patidars. P T Jadeja, international president of the Akhil Gujarat Rajput Yuva Sangh, …

Cong will decide about making me CM in future, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong will decide about making me CM in future, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress will decide about making him the Chief Minister in future, bringing to the fore again the issue of leadership change. Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the Chief Minister's post after the Assembly election results in May last year, and the …

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in

Op India  

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan, marking a historic ninth time he has assumed this role. Earlier today, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, submitting his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan. In addition to Nitish Kumar, leaders of the Janata …

Cong MLA Claims Shivakumar Will Replace Siddaramaiah as CM After Two-and-half Years
1 year, 1 month ago

Cong MLA Claims Shivakumar Will Replace Siddaramaiah as CM After Two-and-half Years

News 18  

Congress’ Mandya MLA Ravikumar Gowda on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become the chief minister after two-and-half years of the Siddaramaiah-led government’s tenure. Alleging that a team which was behind the fall of the Congress-JD coalition government in 2019, was now working to lure Congress legislators with allurements like Rs 50 crore and a minister …

Opposition can't decide its leader, Modi's victory in 2024 general election is certain: Maharashtra CM Shinde
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition can't decide its leader, Modi's victory in 2024 general election is certain: Maharashtra CM Shinde

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 15 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would certainly win the 2024 general election as the Opposition has failed to decide on a leader. Ajit Pawar too has reposed faith in Mr. Modi's leadership now, Mr. Shinde said, adding that the prime minister is receiving praise wherever he goes. "With Ajit Pawar's inclusion, the …

Shaktisinh Gohil is new Congress chief in Gujarat, replaces Jagdish Thakor
1 year, 6 months ago

Shaktisinh Gohil is new Congress chief in Gujarat, replaces Jagdish Thakor

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad: The Congress on Friday appointed Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil as the new Gujarat Congress president ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year. New Delhi: Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil was appointed as Gujarat Congress president Congress general secretary KC Venugopal announced the decision to appoint Gohil along with changes in Mumbai and Puducherry. Legislator Varsha Gaikwad was appointed …

Bhupendra Patel Takes Charge as Gujarat CM
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel Takes Charge as Gujarat CM

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday took charge as the 18th Chief Minister of Gujarat at the state secretariat in Gandhinagar. Along with Patel, all the 16 ministers including eight cabinet-rank ministers also took charge of their respective departments at Swarnim Sankul-1 and Swarnim Sankul-2, said an official press release. Patel took oath as chief minister for the …

Gujarat portfolios: CM Bhupendra Patel keeps urban development | Full list here
2 years ago

Gujarat portfolios: CM Bhupendra Patel keeps urban development | Full list here

Hindustan Times  

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel has kept his existing portfolio of urban development, urban housing development, road and building, mining, tourism, port and information broadcasting, while Harsh Sanghavi kept his post as the state's home minister. Swearing-in ceremony of Gujarat Chief Minister, in Gujarat Full list of Gujarat ministers who took oath today Sanghavi was also allotted youth and cultural …

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM; PM Modi attends ceremony
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM; PM Modi attends ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

GANDHINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party 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. Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat. In the …

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat chief minister on 12 December; PM Modi to attend ceremony
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat chief minister on 12 December; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Firstpost  

In the just-concluded Gujarat Assembly elections, counting for which was held on December 8, the BJP won a seventh straight term by winning record 156 seats in the 182-member House. The Congress won 17 constituencies and AAP 5 Ahmedabad: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhupendra Patel will take oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term in …

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister on December 12
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister on December 12

The Hindu  

Bhupendra Patel will continue as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a second straight term with the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs electing him as the leader of the legislative party during a meeting in Gandhinagar on December 10, 2022. “The newly-elected MLAs met where the proposal to name Bhupendra Patel as the Chief Minister of Gujarat was unanimously approved,” …

5 things to know about Bhupendra Patel, set to be Gujarat CM for 2nd term
2 years ago

5 things to know about Bhupendra Patel, set to be Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Hindustan Times  

When Bhupendra Patel's name was announced as a replacement for Vijay Rupani in 2021, it came as a surprise to party leaders as well. The party under Bhupen Patel's leadership won 156 seats which secured a straight second term for Bhupendra Patel as the chief minister. Bhupendra Patel who was a surprise replacement of Vijay Rupani is now headed for …

Bhupendra Patel to continue as Gujarat Chief Minister for second term
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel to continue as Gujarat Chief Minister for second term

Deccan Chronicle  

Gandhinagar: Bhupendra Patel will continue as the chief minister of Gujarat for a second straight term with the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs electing him as the leader of the legislative party during a meeting here on Saturday. "The newly-elected MLAs met today at 'Kamalam,' where the proposal to name Bhupendra Patel as the chief minister of Gujarat was unanimously …

Elections 2022 Updates: Congress High Command to Decide Himachal CM, Says Rajeev Shukla After Key Meeting With MLAs in Shimla
2 years ago

Elections 2022 Updates: Congress High Command to Decide Himachal CM, Says Rajeev Shukla After Key Meeting With MLAs in Shimla

News 18  

Newly elected Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs have passed a resolution authorising the party president to pick the next chief minister, said AICC in-charge for state Rajeev Shukla after a Congress Legislature Party meeting was in Shimla on Friday to discuss appointment of next chief minister. As votes were counted for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections on Thursday, the …

Bhupendra Patel resigns; likely to come back as Gujarat CM
2 years ago

Bhupendra Patel resigns; likely to come back as Gujarat CM

The Hindu  

A BJP legislature party meeting of the newly-elected Gujarat MLAs will be held on Saturday in Gandhinagar to pick a new leader, who will take over as the next Chief Minister. As soon as the poll results were announced on Thursday, Mr. Paatil had announced that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government would take place on December 12, when …

'If BJP gets majority…': BJP reveals its Gujarat CM face
2 years, 1 month ago

'If BJP gets majority…': BJP reveals its Gujarat CM face

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said Bhupendra Patel will remain the chief minister of Gujarat if the BJP secures a majority in next month's Assembly elections, senior party leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah's statement made it clear that Patel is the chief ministerial candidate of the BJP, which is eyeing the seventh consecutive term in the …

Gujarat elections: Vijay Rupani, Nitin Patel among top four BJP leaders exit poll fray
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat elections: Vijay Rupani, Nitin Patel among top four BJP leaders exit poll fray

Firstpost  

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling BJP, on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next month’s Assembly elections. Rajkot: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling BJP, on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next …

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, his former Cabinet ministers opt out of state polls
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, his former Cabinet ministers opt out of state polls

India Today  

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and former Deputy CM Nitin Patel will not contest the Gujarat Vidhansabha elections. * More from IndiaToday.in's Election 2022 coverage: Gujarat assembly polls 2022 | Himachal Pradesh assembly polls 2022 | Full coverage Senior BJP MLA Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said that he will not contest the elections either. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair …

Gujarat Election 2022: Former CM Vijay Rupani, his former Deputy Nitin Patel, other BJP leaders to not contest
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Election 2022: Former CM Vijay Rupani, his former Deputy Nitin Patel, other BJP leaders to not contest

India TV News  

Gujarat Assembly Election 2022: In a surprise development ahead of first list of BJP candidates release on Wednesday, several senior saffron party leaders, including former chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel announced that they will not contest the poll. I do not voluntarily wish to contest in the next assembly elections 2022,” said Pradipsinh Jadeja, BJP BJP …

BJP high command will decide the next chief minister of Himachal: Thakur
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP high command will decide the next chief minister of Himachal: Thakur

Live Mint  

As the Bhartiya Janata Party is looking to return to power in Himachal Pradesh, it has decided to leave the question of the next chief minister open. Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the party high command will be the deciding authority on the next chief minister of the state. Thakur who also comes from Himachal Pradesh is …

If Opposition agrees, Nitish Kumar can be a strong candidate for PM: Tejashwi Yadav
2 years, 4 months ago

If Opposition agrees, Nitish Kumar can be a strong candidate for PM: Tejashwi Yadav

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could emerge as a "strong candidate" for prime minister in 2024 if Opposition parties agreed to consider him for the job, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Sunday. The coming to power of the Mahagathbandhan, which now comprises the JD, the RJD, the Congress and several small parties in Bihar, "augurs well for opposition unity", …

Nitish Kumar not a contender for opposition’s PM face but…: JD(U) chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar not a contender for opposition’s PM face but…: JD(U) chief

Live Mint  

Nitish Kumar is not a contender for the opposition's prime ministerial face but can be an option if other parties want so, said JD chief Lalan Singh on Friday amid speculations that he is willing to throw in his hat for Prime Minister. He said all opposition parties should sit together to decide on the leadership to take on the …

‘I have no such thoughts…,’ Nitish Kumar rules out Prime Ministerial ambitions
2 years, 4 months ago

‘I have no such thoughts…,’ Nitish Kumar rules out Prime Ministerial ambitions

Live Mint  

“I say this with folded hands, I have no such thoughts. My work is to work for everyone,” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stated amid speculations that he is willing to throw in his hat for Prime Minister, says he will only be working to bring the entire opposition together. Nitish Kumar was sworn chief minister for a record …

Nitish Kumar will be Bihar CM till 2025, Oppn spreading lies that BJP wants to replace him: MP Sushil Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Nitish Kumar will be Bihar CM till 2025, Oppn spreading lies that BJP wants to replace him: MP Sushil Modi

India Today  

Sushil Kumar Modi, Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister in Bihar, has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will remain the chief minister in the state till 2025 and no effort is being made by the BJP to replace the JD leader. Sushil Modi alleged that the Opposition is spreading lies that BJP wants to replace Nitish Kumar …

Vijay Rupani opens up on why did he resign as Gujarat Chief Minister | Exclusive
3 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Rupani opens up on why did he resign as Gujarat Chief Minister | Exclusive

India TV News  

Days after Vijay Rupani resigned as Gujarat Chief Minister, the BJP leader in an exclusive conversation with India TV said he received instructions from the party high command on Friday asking him to tender his resignation. Accepting the decision made by the party, Vijay Rupani said he thanked PM Modi and Amit Shah for giving him a chance to serve …

Gujarat chief ministers after Narendra Modi fail to live up to his legacy
3 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat chief ministers after Narendra Modi fail to live up to his legacy

Firstpost  

Unlike Modi, who served in the top office for more than 12 years, both Anandiben Patel and Vijay Rupani quit before their terms could end In an abrupt move, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani resigned on Saturday, becoming the fifth chief minister to leave the top post in a BJP-ruled state in six months. However, Rupani’s exit and Patel’s appointment …

Bhupendra Patel is the new Chief Minister of Gujarat
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel is the new Chief Minister of Gujarat

The Hindu  

The central high command of the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Bhupendra Patel, a senior BJP leader in Gujarat, as the State’s new Chief Minister following the surprise resignation of Vijay Rupani on September 11. The highly influential and large community has been clamouring for one of theirs to become the State’s Chief Minister and Bhupendra Patel’s appointment is being …

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah congratulate him on assignment
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah congratulate him on assignment

Firstpost  

Patel’s elevation - he is the first from the Patidar sub-group to be chief minister - is key to BJP’s plans to woo the Kadva Patidar community, which some political observers feel, has drifte First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel was on Monday sworn in as Gujarat chief minister, two days after Vijay Rupani’s surprise exit from the post, a year ahead …

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as chief minister of Gujarat, team changes likely
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as chief minister of Gujarat, team changes likely

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Ahmedabad: First-time legislator Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, 59, on Monday took the oath as the 17th chief minister of Gujarat, where Assembly polls are due to be held by the end of next year. Amid speculation that deputy chief minister Nitin Patel was miffed that he had been overlooked for the CM’s post, Mr Patel rejected such talk and said …

Bhupendra Patel swears in as new Gujarat Chief Minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel swears in as new Gujarat Chief Minister

Op India  

On September 13, BJP leader Bhupendra Patel took the oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat at 2 PM. Preceded by former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Patel’s name had surprised everyone as none of the media reports had included his name as an option for the CM position’s race after Rupani’s resignation on September 11. Resignation of Vijay Rupani On September …

Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets Vijay Rupani ahead of swearing-in ceremony
3 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets Vijay Rupani ahead of swearing-in ceremony

India TV News  

Gujarat's Chief Minister-designate Bhupendra Patel on Monday called on Vijay Rupani, who resigned from the top post last week, 15 months ahead of the state Assembly polls. Patel, who is scheduled to take oath as the next CM later in the day, met Rupani at the latter's official residence in Gandhinagar in the morning and held discussions on various issues, …

Bhupendra Patel set to be sworn in as Gujarat's 17th chief minister today
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel set to be sworn in as Gujarat's 17th chief minister today

Firstpost  

Gandhinagar: First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel will be sworn in as Gujarat chief minister on Monday, two days after Vijay Rupani’s surprise exit from the post, a year ahead of the Assembly polls. Patel, who was unanimously elected BJP legislature party leader on Sunday, will be sworn in as the state’s 17th chief minister at 2.20 pm, an official said. At …

Bhupendra Patel, first-time MLA from Ghatlodia seat, replaces Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM; swearing-in ceremony today
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendra Patel, first-time MLA from Ghatlodia seat, replaces Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM; swearing-in ceremony today

Firstpost  

Bhupendra Patel, the MLA from Gujarat’s Ghatlodia constituency has been elected as the new chief minister of Gujarat, according to several media reports. Patel will take oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on Monday, state BJP president CR Paatil said. Patel, who was also present, told reporters that he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief J …

'I Live in People's Hearts, No One Can Throw Me Out', Says Gujarat Deputy CM Patel
3 years, 3 months ago

'I Live in People's Hearts, No One Can Throw Me Out', Says Gujarat Deputy CM Patel

News 18  

Hours after the ruling BJP selected a new chief minister for Gujarat, Deputy CM Nitin Patel, who has once again missed the bus, said he has seen many ups and downs, and asserted that nobody can “throw him out” as he lives in people’s heart. Patel, while addressing people during a function in Mehsana town on Sunday evening, also said …

New Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel: First-time MLA Who Never Held Ministerial Post Before
3 years, 3 months ago

New Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel: First-time MLA Who Never Held Ministerial Post Before

News 18  

Bhupendra Patel has been chosen by the BJP as the new chief minister of Gujarat, succeeding Vijay Rupani who resigned on Saturday. Rose through ranks in Ahmedabad Patel, a trusted lieutenant of Union home minister Amit Shah, was elected MLA in 2017 from the seat that was earlier held by former chief minister Anandiben Patel, who is the currently the …

Narendra Singh Tomar reaches Gujarat, will discuss probable candidates for CM's post
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Singh Tomar reaches Gujarat, will discuss probable candidates for CM's post

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday reached Ahmedabad as Bharatiya Janata Party's central observer over the matter of deciding state's leadership, a day after Vijay Rupani resigned from the post of Gujarat Chief Minister. We will hold discussions with the state President and other senior leaders," Tomar told reporters at the airport in …

Behind BJP Move to Change CMs, Do Damage Control Before Damage — A Jharkhand Lesson
3 years, 3 months ago

Behind BJP Move to Change CMs, Do Damage Control Before Damage — A Jharkhand Lesson

News 18  

Six months after the BJP won a massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections making Narendra Modi the Prime Minister again, the party had a reality check in Jharkhand. Senior leaders in the BJP now cite this “Jharkhand lesson” to explain why the BJP has changed five chief ministers already this year, the latest being the one in Gujarat, Vijay …

Bhupendrabhai Patel named new Gujarat CM | Key Highlights of the day
3 years, 3 months ago

Bhupendrabhai Patel named new Gujarat CM | Key Highlights of the day

India TV News  

Bhupendrabhai Patel has been chosen as the new chief minister of Gujarat, a day after Vijay Rupani resigned. 03:15 pm: Inside visuals from Gujarat BJP HQ - New Gujarat CM to be announced shortly Image Source : INDIA TV Inside visuals from Gujarat BJP HQ 02:08 pm: "Vijay Rupani resigned voluntarily, now BJP high command to decide on new Gujarat …

Why the BJP chose Bhupendra Patel to be the new Chief Minister of Gujarat
3 years, 3 months ago

Why the BJP chose Bhupendra Patel to be the new Chief Minister of Gujarat

India Today  

On September 12, BJP legislators chose first-time MLA Bhupendra Patel, 61, as the next chief minister of Gujarat. Patel succeeds Vijay Rupani as 17th chief minister of the state, where assembly elections are due late next year. Tomar claimed that former Chief Minister Rupani had suggested Patel’s name, and that it had been seconded by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel …

Suspense over new Gujarat CM after Vijay Rupani's resignation; several key BJP faces in contention
3 years, 3 months ago

Suspense over new Gujarat CM after Vijay Rupani's resignation; several key BJP faces in contention

Firstpost  

The search for a new CM has begun in Gujarat and the names doing the rounds are deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, Union health minister Mansukh Madaviya and state BJP chief CR Patil, among others In a surprising turn of events, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani resigned on Saturday, ahead of the state Assembly polls due next year. With his …

Vijay Rupani: A Soft-spoken, Low-profile RSS Man Who Became Gujarat CM in 2016
3 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Rupani: A Soft-spoken, Low-profile RSS Man Who Became Gujarat CM in 2016

News 18  

Political experts on Saturday said outgoing Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani’s ‘soft-spoken image’ and letting bureaucrats to overrule the political leadership in taking key decisions may have contributed to his image of being a ‘weak’ CM. Low-profile RSS Man to CM Born in Rangoon Rupani joined an RSS shakha as a schoolboy, before graduating to the BJP via the Sangh’s …

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