Why Did All Ministers Resign Except CM Bhupendra Patel? 22 Ministers to Take Oath! News24 –

All eyes are on Gujarat today as the cabinet is set for an expansion, where 22 ministers are expected to take oath at 11:30 am. The major reshuffle comes after nearly three years into the current government’s term and as the state is heading for its local body elections across the state, including municipal corporations, municipalities, district panchayats, and taluka panchayats. The allocation of portfolios remains under suspense as of now. According to the news reports, Chief Minister Patel is slated to meet Governor Acharya Devvrat after 9 am to submit the list of ministers who will be dropped and those to be inducted into the new cabinet. 

What happened on Thursday?

The entire Gujarat cabinet, except chief minister Bhupendra Patel, resigned on Thursday, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. The cabinet comprised 16 members, including eight cabinet-rank ministers and nine ministers of state.

Why major cabinet reshuffle taking place?

The Gujarat cabinet expansion is meant to bring new energy to the government. It is also aimed at making the BJP’s administration in the state stronger. The move to bring in new faces to the Gujarat cabinet comes just three years into the government’s formation, and two years before the 2027 legislative assembly elections. Meanwhile, BJP National President JP Nadda reached Ahmedabad.

Governor Acharya Devvratji will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the designated ministers included in this expansion of the State Cabinet during the ceremony.