Cabinet Reshuffle, New State BJP Chief on the Cards? Key Announcement Expected Tomorrow
Gandhinagar: Political buzz in Gujarat has intensified ahead of Diwali, with speculation of a new leadership change on the cards. Following recent visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the state, sources suggest that a major announcement could be made on Friday.
According to reports, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and BJP state president C.R. Patil are scheduled to address a joint press conference at Kamalam headquarters at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow. Sources indicate that the name of the new state party president may be revealed during the briefing.
Cabinet reshuffle likely after 2022
The state has not witnessed any cabinet reshuffle since 2022. However, insiders claim that some ministers have failed to perform satisfactorily in their assigned roles, which could cost them their positions. Simultaneously, young and fresh leaders are likely to be inducted into the new cabinet.
Youth faces in the fray
Names doing the rounds include Jayesh Radadiya, Alpesh Thakor, Amit Thakar, and Hardik Patel. Recently inducted BJP leader Arjun Modhvadia, who switched from Congress, and Vadodara’s Keyur Rokadiya are also being considered for ministerial berths. While no official confirmation has been made, tomorrow’s press conference is expected to shed light on these developments.
As many as 12 ministers may be dropped
Sources indicate that nearly 12 ministers could be asked to step down during the reshuffle. However, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi, Cooperation Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma, Health Minister Rishikesh Patel, and Industries Minister Balwant Singh Rajput are likely to retain their portfolios. The final announcement will be closely watched at tomorrow’s event.
Key question: Who will be BJP’s next Gujarat president?
With Amit Shah recently meeting C.R. Patil at his residence, the joint press conference by Patel and Patil has gained added significance. The biggest question is whether the party will announce a replacement for C.R. Patil as BJP’s Gujarat chief.
Sources suggest that due to strong opposition against Patil in Saurashtra, a new face may be declared as the next state president. With the stakes high, all eyes are now on tomorrow’s announcement, which could reshape the political landscape in Gujarat.