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Gujarat's Political Chessboard: Harsh Sanghavi Rises as New Deputy CM

Gujarat witnessed a significant political transformation with Harsh Sanghavi being sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister. The cabinet overhaul, involving 25 new ministers, signals the BJP's strategic approach to leadership renewal. Notably, the inclusion of Rivaba Jadeja and former Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia suggests a deliberate effort to diversify political representation. This reshuffle is seen as a preparatory move for the 2027 Assembly elections, aiming to strengthen the party's regional appeal and leadership dynamism.

Key Points: Harsh Sanghavi Sworn as Gujarat Deputy CM in Major Cabinet Overhaul

  • Harsh Sanghavi becomes new Deputy CM in largest Gujarat cabinet reshuffle since 2021
  • Nine ministers dropped, seven retained in strategic leadership change
  • Rivaba Jadeja makes ministerial debut as Minister of State
  • Arjun Modhwadia's inclusion highlights BJP's Saurashtra expansion strategy
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Harsh Sanghavi is new Dy CM as Gujarat gets major cabinet overhaul

BJP reshuffles Gujarat cabinet with 25 new ministers, Harsh Sanghavi elevated to Deputy CM, signaling strategic leadership changes

"This reshuffle reflects our commitment to bringing fresh perspectives and regional representation - Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat CM"

Gandhinagar, Oct 17

In a major reshuffle of the Gujarat cabinet, senior BJP leader Harsh Sanghavi was on Friday sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister.

The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Mahatma Mandir here, where 25 ministers were inducted into Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's new cabinet.

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed ministers.

The new council of ministers comprises 5 Cabinet Ministers, 3 Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 12 Ministers of State.

This is the largest reshuffle of the Gujarat cabinet since 2021. As many as nine ministers from the previous cabinet have been dropped, while seven have been retained.

Among the notable inclusions is Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, who makes her debut as a Minister of State. Another significant addition is Arjun Modhwadia, the former Congress leader who joined the BJP last year -- a move seen as part of the BJP's strategy to strengthen its base in Saurashtra.

The new Cabinet Ministers sworn in are Jitendrabhai Vaghani, Nareshbhai Patel, Modhwadia, Pradyumanbhai Vaja, and Ramanbhai Solanki.

The new ministers of state (independent charge) are Ishwar Singh Patel, Prafulabhai Pansuriya, and Manisha Vakil.

The newly appointed Ministers of State are Kantilal Amritia, Rameshbhai Katara, Darshanbhai Vaghela, Kaushikbhai Vekaria, Pravinkumar Mali, Jayrambhai Gamit, Trikambhai Chhanga, Kamleshbhai Patel, Sanjaysinh Mahida, P.C. Baranda, Swarupji Thakor, as well as Jadeja.

Senior Cabinet Ministers Kanubhai Desai, Rishikeshbhai Patel, Kunwarjibhai Bavaliya, and Purushottambhai Solanki have been retained in the new team.

The reshuffle follows a late-night meeting between Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and BJP President J.P. Nadda, indicating a broader strategic push by the party to rejuvenate the leadership and prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Nadda, Gujarat BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarma, Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and C.R. Paatil, MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders, saints, dignitaries, and top state officials, including Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, who conducted the proceedings.

All ministers in the previous cabinet had tendered their resignations on Thursday evening, paving the way for this major political reshuffle aimed at bringing in fresh faces and regional balance to the government.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see Rivaba Jadeja getting a ministerial position. Hope she brings the same dedication to politics that her husband shows on the cricket field. But I hope this isn't just about celebrity status.
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Arjun K
The inclusion of Arjun Modhwadia from Congress shows BJP's smart political strategy. They're strengthening their base in Saurashtra region. This reshuffle seems well-planned for the 2027 elections.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the fresh faces, I'm concerned about dropping 9 experienced ministers. Experience matters in governance. Hope the new team can deliver on development promises.
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Kavya N
Good to see regional balance in the new cabinet. Representation from different communities and regions is important for inclusive development. Hope they focus on education and healthcare infrastructure.
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Michael C
The late-night meeting with JP Nadda shows this was a strategic decision by the central leadership. BJP is clearly preparing for the next state elections with this major overhaul.

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