Bhupendra Patel sworn in as new Gujarat CM

First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel was on Monday sworn in as the 17th chief minister of Gujarat.

The 59-year-old, who represents Ahmedabad’s Ghatlodia constituency, took oath at the Raj Bhavan. (Twitter/Bhupendrapbjp)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Patel after the swearing-in ceremony. (Twitter/Bhupendrapbjp)

Soon after Patel took oath, PM Narendra Modi congratulated him for taking over as the CM.

GSDP at current prices in 2021-22 has been estimated at Rs 19,44,107 crore, a growth of 17.4 per cent over Rs 16,55,917 crore recorded in 2020-21.. (File)

Patel was elected BJP legislature party leader after a meeting attended by senior leaders in Gandhinagar. Patel at a press conference after the meeting.

Gujarat's outgoing chief minister Vijay Rupani, greets Bhupendra Patel at the press conference in Gandhinagar. (AP)

BJP leaders hold hands at the press conference after Patel was announced as the new CM. Several big names were reported to be in the running for the post, and Patel's selection surprised many. (AP)

Bhupendra Patel met Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Sunday and staked claim to form government. (Photo Courtesy: Gujarat Information Department)

Former CM Vijay Rupani and state BJP chief CR Patil also present at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. (Photo Courtesy: Gujarat Information Department)

Patel with Gujarat Governor Devvrat at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. Patel will take the oath of office and secrecy on Monday, and the council of ministers will be declared soon. (Photo Courtesy: Gujarat Information Department)