Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expanded his cabinet. 25 new ministers were inducted, while six former ministers were given the opportunity to retain their portfolios. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
Gujarat Government: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's government in Gujarat has expanded its cabinet. A total of 25 new ministers have been inducted into the state government under this expansion. This step has been taken ahead of the municipal elections to maintain political and social balance. Some existing ministers have also been given the opportunity to retain their previous portfolios in the new cabinet. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel submitted the new list to Governor Acharya Devvrat.
List of 25 New Ministers Included in the Cabinet
With the cabinet expansion, the complete list of leaders who have received ministerial positions has emerged. This includes representation from various regions and social classes of the state. The ministers included in the new cabinet are as follows:
Praful Pansheriya, Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya, Hrishikesh Patel, Kanu Desai, Parsotam Solanki, Harsh Sanghavi, Pradyuman Vaz, Naresh Patel, PC Baranda, Arjun Modhwadiya, Kanti Amrutia, Kaushik Vekariya, Darshanaben Vaghela, Jitubhai Vaghani, Riva Ba Jadeja, Dr. Jayram Gamit, Trikambhai Chhanga, Ishwarsinh Patel, Manisha Vakil, Pravin Mali, Swaroopji Thakor, Sanjaysinh Mahida, Kamlesh Patel, Raman Solanki, and Ramesh Katara.
In this expansion, six existing ministers are expected to retain their current portfolios. This will not only leverage their experience but also ensure stability within the cabinet.
Swearing-in Ceremony and Process
The swearing-in ceremony for the new ministers will be held on Friday at 11:30 AM at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Approximately 24 ministers will take the oath. Prior to the ceremony, the Chief Minister met with the Governor and personally informed the newly inducted ministers about their inclusion. This meeting is considered part of the formal process of cabinet expansion.
During the oath-taking, all ministers will be administered the oath of office and secrecy. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other senior leaders will be present on this occasion.
Strategy Behind the Cabinet Expansion
Political analysts state that the primary objective of this cabinet expansion is to prepare for the upcoming municipal elections and the 2027 state assembly elections. There are several strategic reasons behind this decision. First, to maintain social and regional balance. Second, to include OBC and Patidar leaders in power through ministerial positions. Third, to bring new energy and diversity to the government's functioning.
Balance of Old and New Ministers
The new cabinet includes 25 new ministers along with the experience of existing ministers. Six existing ministers have been given the opportunity to retain their portfolios. This will not only increase efficiency but also ensure stability in the government's policy and decision-making process.
