Bhupendra Patel
Bhupendra Patel serves as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, representing the BJP, in office since 2021 (around 5 years).
Profile
Bhupendra Patel
Chief Minister, Gujarat — BJP
INC
Principal Opposition, Gujarat Assembly
Background & Career
Bhupendra Patel was a relatively low-profile municipal-level leader before being elevated to Chief Minister in 2021, and was re-appointed after the BJP's landslide win in the 2022 state election.
His tenure has continued Gujarat's long-standing BJP governance model, with emphasis on industrial investment and urban infrastructure.
Personal & Education
- Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad — Diploma in Civil Engineering, 1982
Career Timeline
- 1999 – 2000s
President, Memnagar Municipality
Ahmedabad
- 2017 – Present
MLA, Ghatlodia
Government of Gujarat
- 2021 – Present
Chief Minister of Gujarat
Government of Gujarat
Bhupendra Patel News
Gujarat Opposition Steps Up Attack on Government After Bhavnagar Hooch Tragedy
Congress MLAs protested outside the Gujarat Assembly demanding the resignation of the state Home Minister following the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, putting the BJP-led government under renewed political pressure.
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Gujarat Politics: Development, Industry and Governance Shape the State’s Political Landscape
Gujarat continues to remain a major political and economic centre as the government focuses on infrastructure, investment, industrial growth and welfare, while opposition parties work to strengthen their political presence.
