Bhupendra Patel takes oath as new Gujarat CM, PM Modi extends wishes

A first-time MLA, Bhupendra Patel took oath as the new chief minister of Gujarat on Monday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other top BJP leaders.

Bhupendra Patel, BJP MLA from Ghatlodia constituency in Ahmedabad, took oath as the new chief minister of Gujarat on Monday. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered him the oath of office in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Congratulations to Bhupendra Bhai on taking oath as CM of Gujarat. I have known him for years and have seen his exemplary work, be it in the BJP Organisation or in civic administration and community service. He will certainly enrich Gujarat’s growth trajectory. @Bhupendrapbjp A first-time MLA, Bhupendra Patel, 59, was picked for the top post after the sudden resignation by former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani from the post on Saturday last week.