The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has undergone a significant cabinet expansion, with 24 new ministers being inducted. Chief Minister Patel formally submitted the list of new inductees to Governor Acharya Devvrat. The much-anticipated swearing-in ceremony for these 24 ministers is scheduled for Friday morning at 11:30 AM at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. This expansion is seen as a strategic move to bolster the government's social and regional representation across the state.
Reasons Behind the Cabinet Reshuffle
The extensive cabinet reshuffle has been orchestrated with a keen eye on the upcoming civic body elections and the crucial 2027 assembly elections. The primary objective is to broaden social and regional representation within the government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bhupendra Patel administration are particularly focused on ensuring a strong presence among OBC (Other Backward Classes) and Patidar leaders, who play a pivotal role in Gujarat's political landscape, while this move is designed to appeal to various communities and strengthen the party's electoral prospects in the coming years.
List of New Ministers
The 24 new ministers joining the Gujarat cabinet are: Praful Panseriya, Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya, Rushikesh Patel, Kanu Desai, Parsotam Solanki,. Harsh Sanghavi, Pradyuman Vaj, Naresh Patel, PC Baranda, Arjun Modhwadiya, Kanti Amrutia, Kaushik Vekariya, Darshanaben Vaghela, Jitubhai Vaghani, Riva Ba Jadeja, Dr. Jayaram Gamit, Trikambhai Chhanga, Ishwarsinh Patel, Manisha Vakil, Pravin Mali, Swaroopji Thakor, Sanjaysinh Mahida, Kamlesh Patel, and Raman Solanki. Their inclusion is expected to bring fresh energy and diverse perspectives to the state's administration.
