Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel (born 15 July 1962) is an Indian politician who has been serving as the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat since September 2021. He is also serving as leader of the house in legislative assembly. [2] . He represents the Ghatlodia Assembly constituency in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly since 2017.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhupendra Patel took charge as the 18th chief minister of Gujarat on December 12 in presence of Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Bhupendra Rajnikantbhai Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat since 2021. On 12th December 2022, he took oath as the Gujarat CM for the second by Bharatiya Janata Party.
Bhupendra Patel's swearing-in as Gujarat CM marks BJP's consolidation ahead of 2026 elections, with Modi and Shah's presence highlighting its significance.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Sworn In: BJP's Strategic Move Ahead of 2026
Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel cast his vote in Ahmedabad during local elections, urging citizens to see voting as both a right and a duty. Despite concerns over low voter turnout, Patel encouraged all to participate in this democratic process, emphasizing its impact on community development.
Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel was sworn-in as Gujarat’s 18th Chief Minister on . He began his political journey as a member in Memnagar municipality and got elected as MLA from Ghatlodia constituency (Ahmedabad) in the 2017 Gujarat assembly elections.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel cast their votes in the ongoing Gujarat local body polls, as voters across the state participate in a crucial democratic exercise.