Bhupendra Patel has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. Bhupendra Patel sworn in as the 17th Chief Minister of the state in the presence of senior leaders including Amit Shah. Cabinet ministers will be sworn in two days later. Former Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel were also present at the swearing-in ceremony. Gujarat Governor, Acharya Devvart administered the oath of office to the Chief Minister.
Bhupendra Patel sworn in at 02.20 PM in presence of his family. Chief ministers of BJP-ruled states were also present at the swearing-in ceremony. Leaders of RSS, VHP, ABVP were present at the swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Bhupendra Patel on becoming the new Chief Minister.
Congratulations to Bhupendra Bhai on taking oath as CM of Gujarat. I have known him for years and have seen his exemplary work, be it in the BJP Organisation or in civic administration and community service. He will certainly enrich Gujarat’s growth trajectory. @Bhupendrapbjp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2021
On this occasion, Nitin Patel congratulated Bhupendra Patel. A large number of Bhupendra Patel’s supporters and BJP workers were present near Raj Bhavan this morning. Police arrangements were made for this ceremony.