Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's government in Gujarat undertook a major cabinet expansion. 26 new ministers were sworn in, with Harsh Sanghavi being appointed Deputy CM. This move was made to maintain political and regional balance ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
Gujarat Cabinet: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's government in Gujarat carried out a large-scale cabinet expansion on Friday. This change is considered significant in state politics ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for 2027. Under this cabinet expansion, 26 new ministers took the oath, and Harsh Sanghavi was assigned the post of Deputy CM. Earlier on Thursday, all ministers, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, had resigned from their posts.
Significance of Cabinet Expansion
According to experts, the main objective of this cabinet expansion is to maintain political and regional balance before the 2027 assembly elections. The BJP government has taken this step to appease its OBC and Patidar vote banks. On this occasion, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Governor Acharya Devvrat and submitted the list of new ministers to him. This move is believed to have been taken to ensure electoral strategy and social representation.
Ministers from Saurashtra and Kutch Regions
New ministers inducted into the cabinet from the Saurashtra and Kutch regions include Arjun Modhwadia from Porbandar, Ghantanaad from Kodinar, Kanti Amrutia from Morbi, Kaushish Vekariya from Amreli, Rivaba Jadeja from Jamnagar North, Jitu Vaghani from Bhavnagar West, and Trikama Chhanga from Anjar. The appointment of ministers from this region signals the state government's intent to strengthen local representation.
Minister Appointments from South Gujarat
New ministers joining the cabinet from the South Gujarat region include Kumar Kanani from Varachha, Naresh Patel from Ganesh, Jayram Gamit from Nijhar, and Ishwar Patel from Ankleshwar. The appointment of these ministers is expected to strengthen BJP's hold in South Gujarat and accelerate local development projects.
New Ministers from North Gujarat Region
Several leaders from the North Gujarat region have also been included in the cabinet. PC Baranda from Bhiloda, Praveen Mari from Deesa, and Swaruji Thakor have been appointed ministers. The appointment of ministers from this region is likely to further strengthen BJP's electoral strategy in North Gujarat.
List of Ministers from Central Gujarat
Darshana Vaghela, Ramesh Katara, Manisha Vakil, Kamlesh Patel, Sanjay Singh Mahida, and Raman Solanki have been given cabinet positions from the Central Gujarat region. The appointment of ministers from Central Gujarat is part of the state government's policy of social and regional balance.
Harsh Sanghavi's Deputy CM Post
The decision to assign Harsh Sanghavi the Deputy CM post is considered politically significant. This move indicates a leadership balance within the BJP and a b strategy for the upcoming elections. Harsh Sanghavi's appointment is likely to boost the morale of OBC and youth leaders within the party.
