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 Politics: Congress, AAP Allege Pressure on Candidates Ahead of Gandhinagar Civic Polls
The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation election has become a political flashpoint after Congress and AAP raised allegations concerning pressure on opposition candidates and the rejection of an AAP nomination. The BJP has rejected the allegations, while the September 29 withdrawal deadline and October 11 polling date remain key milestones in the 44-seat civic election.
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Gujarat Reservoirs Gain Water After Rainfall, Storage Levels Remain a Concern
Gujarat’s reservoirs gained 603 million cubic metres of water following rainfall over 48 hours, providing some relief to the state’s water situation. However, overall storage remained below last year’s level, keeping water management and reservoir levels in focus.
