AMN / GANDHINAGAR
IN A MAJOR CABINET RESHUFFLE, a total of 21 new Ministers were sworn in on today (October 17, 2025) as part of Gujarat’s newly constituted Cabinet under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. It follows Thursday’s mass resignation of all Ministers in the State government, except the Chief Minister himself. BJP president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda attended the oath ceremony.
Harsh Sanghvi was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to 21 Ministers in a ceremony held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and BJP National President JP Nadda were present on this occasion.
The newly inducted ministers include one Deputy Chief Minister, five Cabinet rank Ministers, three Ministers of State with independent charge and 12 Ministers of State. Our correspondent reports that the new Council of Ministers include three women leaders, including Riva Ba Jadeja.
In a major political development, the entire state cabinet, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, reportedly tendered its resignation yesterday.
Gujarat Cabinet Portfolios Announced After Expansion
The much-anticipated allocation of portfolios following the expansion of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s cabinet was announced this evening after the cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar. All the ministers are expected to take charge of their departments tomorrow.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi retains key departments, including Home and Police Housing. Kanu Desai was entrusted with Finance, Urban Development, and Urban Housing. Former BJP State Preseident Jitendra Vaghani received Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Co-operation, and Fisheries. Senior cabinet Minister Rushikesh Patel’s portfolio now includes Energy and Petrochemicals along with Parliamentary Affairs while former Congress veteran Arjun Modhwadia was given Forests and Environment.
The newly inducted ministers include 5 Cabinet-rank ministers, 3 Ministers of State with independent charge, and 12 Ministers of State. Earlier Ministers, including Cabinet Ministers Kanubhai Desai, Rushikesh Patel, and Kunwarjibhai Bavaliya, as well as Minister of State Parshottam Solanki, have been retained in the current council. Consequently, the number of council ministers, including the Chief Minister, has increased to 26. The new council includes 3 women ministers.
The most significant change after the recent reshuffle was the elevation of Harsh Sanghavi, formerly the Minister of State for Home, as the new Deputy Chief Minister. The reshuffle also introduced notable new faces, such as Rivaba Jadeja, and elevated leaders like Praful Pansheriya to Minister of State with Independent Charge of Health, Family Welfare signalling a balance of experience and fresh perspectives.