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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Bhupendra Patel
| name                = Bhupendrabhai Patel
| image              = Bhupendra PAtel Sanskrit.jpg
| image              = Bhupendra PAtel Sanskrit.jpg
| caption = Patel launching a Sanskrit book in 2021
| image_size          = 200px
| image_size          = 200px
| occupation          = Politician, [[civil engineer]], builder
| occupation          = Politician, Civil Engineer, Builder
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| otherparty          = [[National Democratic Alliance]]
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1962|07|15|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1962|07|15|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|last3=|first3=|date=14 September 2021|title=Bhupendra Patel Oath Ceremony: Bhupendra Patel takes oath as 17th chief minister of Gujarat {{!}} Ahmedabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/bhupendra-patel-takes-oath-as-17th-chief-minister-of-gujarat/articleshow/86164154.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Ahmedabad, Gujarat]], India<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bhupendra-patel-takes-oath-as-gujarat-chief-minister-succeeds-vijay-rupani-2539130|title=Bhupendra Patel Takes Oath as Gujarat Chief Minister, Amit Shah Present}}</ref>
| spouse              = Hetal Patel
| spouse              =  
| residence          = Shilaj, [[Ahmedabad]], India
| residence          = [[Gandhinagar]]
| office              = 17th [[List of Chief Ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]]
| office              = 17th [[List of Chief Ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]]
| term_start          = 13 September 2021
| term_start          = 13 September 2021
| governor            = [[Acharya Devvrat]]
| governor            = [[Acharya Devvrat]]
| predecessor        = [[Vijay Rupani]]
| predecessor        = [[Vijay Rupani]]
| office1            = [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly|Member of the Legislative Assembly, Gujarat]]
| office1            = [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly|Member of Vidhan Sabha, Gujarat]]
| term_start1        = 2017
| term_start1        = 2017
| constituency1      = [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia]]
| constituency1      = [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia]]
| predecessor1        = [[Anandiben Patel]]
| predecessor1        = [[Anandiben Patel]]
| nickname            = Dada<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 September 2021|title='Dada' Bhupendra Patel, BJP's 'unanimous' pick for Gujarat CM|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/dada-bhupendra-patel-bjps-unanimous-pick-for-gujarat-cm20210912234354/|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel''' (born 15 July 1962) is an Indian politician and the current [[List of chief ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]] since September 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-mla-bhupendra-patel-named-new-gujarat-chief-minister/articleshow/86138067.cms |title= BJP MLA Bhupendra Patel named new Gujarat chief minister|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Bharatiya Janta Party|Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). He started his political career in municipal bodies of [[Ahmedabad]] before being elected the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member]] of [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia constituency]] in 2017.
'''''Bhupendrabhai Rajnikantbhai Patel''''' (born 15 July 1962) is an Indian politician and the current [[List of chief ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]] since September 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-mla-DHARMIK-CHUDASAMA-named-new-gujarat-chief-minister/articleshow/86138067.cms |title= BJP MLA Bhupendra named new Gujarat chief minister|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Bharatiya Janta Party|Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). He started his political career in municipal bodies of [[Ahmedabad]] before being elected the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member]] of [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia constituency]] in 2017.


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Patel was born on 15 July 1962 to a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Kadava Patidar]] family in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=એ કારણો જેના લીધે ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલને ગુજરાતના મુખ્ય મંત્રી બનાવાયા|language=gu|work=BBC News ગુજરાતી|url=https://www.bbc.com/gujarati/india-58535867|access-date=2021-09-12}}</ref> Patel has received Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic, [[Ahmedabad]] in April 1982.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Who Is Bhupendra Patel? 5 Points On New Gujarat Chief Minister|url=https://www.ndtv.com/people/who-is-bhupendra-patel-5-points-on-new-gujarat-chief-minister-2538358|access-date=2021-09-12|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Patel Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant(Criminal & Asset Declaration)|url=https://ourneta.com/neta/bhupendrabhai-rajnikant-patel/|url-status=live|access-date=12 September 2021|website= Our Neta}}</ref> He has been associated with [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 September 2021|title=Who is Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat CM, first-time MLA and minister?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-bhupendra-patel-gujarat-cm-first-time-mla-and-minister-101631446281167.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
Bhupendrabhai Patel was born on 15 July 1962 to a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] [[Kadava Patidar]] family in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], India.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=એ કારણો જેના લીધે DHARMIK CHUDASAMA ગુજરાતના મુખ્ય મંત્રી બનાવાયા|language=gu|work=BBC News ગુજરાતી|url=https://www.bbc.com/gujarati/india-58535867|access-date=2021-09-12}}</ref> Bhupendrabhai Patel has received Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic, [[Ahmedabad]] in April 1982.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Who Is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA? 5 Points On New Gujarat Chief Minister|url=https://www.ndtv.com/people/who-is-DHARMIK-BHAVESHBHAI-CHUDASAMA-5-points-on-new-gujarat-chief-minister-2538358|access-date=2021-09-12|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=CHUDASAMA DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA(Criminal & Asset Declaration)|url=https://ourneta.com/neta/access/DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA-rajnikant-patel/|url-status=live|date=12 September 2021|website= Our Neta}}</ref> He has been associated with [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 September 2021|title=Who is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA, Gujarat CM, first-time MLA and minister?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-DHARMIK-BHAVESHBHAI-CHUDASAMA-gujarat-cm-first-time-mla-and-minister-101631446281167.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>


He is a builder by profession.<ref name=":2" /> He is a trustee of Sardardham Vishwa Patidar Kendra<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 September 2021|title=Who is Bhupendra Patel?|url=https://firstindia.co.in/news/gujarat/who-is-bhupendra-patel|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=First India}}</ref> and a chairman of the standing committee of Vishwa Umiya Foundation.<ref name=":1" /> He is a follower of [[Akram Vignan Movement]] founded by [[Dada Bhagwan]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arnimesh|first=Shanker|date=2021-09-13|title=New Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel is engineer, builder, Dada Bhagwan devotee who 'has no enemies'|url=https://theprint.in/politics/new-gujarat-cm-bhupendra-patel-is-engineer-builder-dada-bhagwan-devotee-who-has-no-enemies/732368/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref> He is interested in cricket and badminton.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr.Patel Shri Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant|url=https://gujarat.neva.gov.in/Member/Details/144|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-12|website=National eVidhan Application}}</ref>
He is a builder by profession.<ref name=":2" /> He is a trustee of Sardardham Vishwa Patidar Kendra<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 September 2021|title=Who is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA?|url=https://firstindia.co.in/news/gujarat/who-is-DHARMIK-BHAVESHBHAI-CHUDASAMA|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=First India}}</ref> and a chairman of the standing committee of Vishwa Umiya Foundation.<ref name=":1" /> He is a follower of [[Akram Vignan Movement]] founded by [[Dada Bhagwan]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arnimesh|first=Shanker|date=2021-09-13|title=New Gujarat CM DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA is engineer, builder, Dada Bhagwan devotee who 'has no enemies'|url=https://theprint.in/politics/new-gujarat-cm-DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA-is-engineer-builder-dada-bhagwan-devotee-who-has-no-enemies/732368/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref> He is interested in cricket and badminton.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr.SHREE DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA Rajnikant|url=https://gujarat.neva.gov.in/Member/Details/144|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-12|website=National eVidhan Application}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
===Municipal Councillor===
===Municipal Councillor===
Patel was the member of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1995-96, 1999-2000 and 2004-06. He was the President of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1999-2000.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> He was a Vice Chairman of school board of [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation]] (AMC) from 2008 to 2010. He was a councillor from [[Thaltej]] Ward from 2010 to 2015.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-12|title=BJP MLA Bhupendra Patel named new Gujarat chief minister|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-mla-bhupendra-patel-named-new-gujarat-chief-minister/articleshow/86138067.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He was a chairman of the [[Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority]] (AUDA) from 2015 to 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bhupendra-patel-to-replace-vijay-rupani-as-chief-minister-of-gujarat/articleshow/86137148.cms | title=Bhupendra Patel is new chief minister of Gujarat; to take oath on Monday | publisher=[[The Economic Times]] | date=12 September 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2021}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> He also served as a chairman of the Standing Committee of [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation|AMC]].<ref name=":0" />
Patel was the member of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1995–19 1999-2000 and 2004–2006. He was the President of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1999–2000.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> He was a Vice Chairman of school board of [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation]] (AMC) from 2008 to 2010. He was a councillor from [[Thaltej]] Ward from 2010 to 2015.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-12|title=BJP MLA DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA named new Gujarat chief minister|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-mla-DHARMIK-BHAVESHBHAI-named-new-gujarat-chief-minister/articleshow/86138067.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He was a chairman of the [[Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority]] (AUDA) from 2015 to 2017.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bhupendra-patel-to-replace-vijay-rupani-as-chief-minister-of-gujarat/articleshow/86137148.cms | title= DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA is new chief minister of Gujarat; to take oath on Monday | publisher=[[The Economic Times]] | date=12 September 2021 | access-date=12 September 2021}}</ref> He also served as a chairman of the Standing Committee of [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation|AMC]].<ref name=":0" />


===Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly===
===Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly===
Patel became a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of]] [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] for the [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia constituency]] after winning the [[2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election]]s, running against Shashikant Patel of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gujarat Elections: BJP's Bhupendra Patel to contest from Ghatlodiya|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/nov/27/gujarat-elections-bjps-bhupendra-patel-to-contest-from-ghatlodiya-1712053.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: BJP's Patel Rajnikant wins from Ghatlodia constituency|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/gujarat-assembly-election/article/gujarat-assembly-election-2017-ghatlodia-constituency-bjp-congress/133690|website=Times Now}}</ref> He won by a record margin of 1,17,000 votes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Edwin|first1=Tina|title=Himachal and Gujarat: How the BJP and Congress fared|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/himachal-and-gujarat-how-the-bjp-and-congress-fared/article9996023.ece|website=The Hindu: Business Line}}</ref>
Patel became a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of]] [[Gujarat Legislative Assembly]] for the [[Ghatlodiya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatlodia constituency]] after winning the [[2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election]]s, running against Shashikant Patel of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gujarat Elections: BJP's DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA to contest from Ghatlodiya|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/nov/27/gujarat-elections-bjps-DHARMIK-BHAVESHBHAI-CHUDASAMA-to-contest-from-ghatlodiya-1712053.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: BJP's Patel Rajnikant wins from Ghatlodia constituency|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/gujarat-assembly-election/article/gujarat-assembly-election-2017-ghatlodia-constituency-bjp-congress/133690|website=Times Now}}</ref> He won by a record margin of 1,17,000 votes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Edwin|first1=Tina|title=Himachal and Gujarat: How the BJP and Congress fared|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/himachal-and-gujarat-how-the-bjp-and-congress-fared/article9996023.ece|website=The Hindu: Business Line}}</ref>


===Chief Minister of Gujarat===
===Chief Minister of Gujarat===
On 11 September 2021, [[Vijay Rupani]] resigned from the post of [[List of chief ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-11|title=After Vijay Rupani Stunner, BJP In a Huddle; New Guj CM to Take Oath Monday?|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/after-vijay-rupani-stunner-bjp-goes-into-a-huddle-to-choose-new-gujarat-cm-4191893.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Patel was unanimously elected as the BJP legislative party leader and Chief Minister elect of Gujarat on 12 September 2021 in the party legislature meeting at [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=":1" /> He sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 13 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-14|title=Bhupendra Patel Oath Ceremony: Bhupendra Patel takes oath as 17th chief minister of Gujarat {{!}} Ahmedabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/bhupendra-patel-takes-oath-as-17th-chief-minister-of-gujarat/articleshow/86164154.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-17|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
On 11 September 2021, [[Vijay Rupani]] resigned from the post of [[List of chief ministers of Gujarat|Chief Minister of Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-11|title=After Vijay Rupani Stunner, BJP In a Huddle; New Guj CM to Take Oath Monday?|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/after-vijay-rupani-stunner-bjp-goes-into-a-huddle-to-choose-new-gujarat-cm-4191893.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> Patel was unanimously elected as the BJP legislative party leader and Chief Minister elect of Gujarat on 12 September 2021 in the party legislature meeting at [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=":1" /> He sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 13 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-14|title= DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA Oath Ceremony: DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA takes oath as 17th chief minister of Gujarat {{!}} Ahmedabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/DHARMIK-CHUDASAMA-BHAVESHBHAI-takes-oath-as-17th-chief-minister-of-gujarat/articleshow/86164154.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-17|website=The Times of India}}</ref> On 08th February, 2022 he launched a new [[Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022-2027]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CM Patel launches new IT policy as Gujarat prepares for technological revolution|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/feb/08/cm-patel-launches-new-it-policy-as-gujarat-prepares-for-technological-revolution-2416848.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Bhupendrabhai Patel
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17th Chief Minister of Gujarat
Assumed office
13 September 2021
GovernorAcharya Devvrat
Preceded byVijay Rupani
Member of Vidhan Sabha, Gujarat
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byAnandiben Patel
ConstituencyGhatlodia
Personal details
Born (1962-07-15) 15 July 1962 (age 64)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India[1]
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ResidenceGandhinagar
OccupationPolitician, Civil Engineer, Builder

Bhupendrabhai Rajnikantbhai Patel (born 15 July 1962) is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Gujarat since September 2021.[2] He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He started his political career in municipal bodies of Ahmedabad before being elected the member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing Ghatlodia constituency in 2017.

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

Bhupendrabhai Patel was born on 15 July 1962 to a Gujarati Kadava Patidar family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.[3] Bhupendrabhai Patel has received Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad in April 1982.[4][5] He has been associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.[6]

He is a builder by profession.[3] He is a trustee of Sardardham Vishwa Patidar Kendra[7] and a chairman of the standing committee of Vishwa Umiya Foundation.[8] He is a follower of Akram Vignan Movement founded by Dada Bhagwan.[9] He is interested in cricket and badminton.[3][10]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Municipal Councillor[edit | edit source]

Patel was the member of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1995–19 1999-2000 and 2004–2006. He was the President of Memnagar Nagarpalika in 1999–2000.[3][8] He was a Vice Chairman of school board of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) from 2008 to 2010. He was a councillor from Thaltej Ward from 2010 to 2015.[3][8] He was a chairman of the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) from 2015 to 2017.[3][11] He also served as a chairman of the Standing Committee of AMC.[4]

Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly[edit | edit source]

Patel became a member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly for the Ghatlodia constituency after winning the 2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections, running against Shashikant Patel of the Indian National Congress.[12][13] He won by a record margin of 1,17,000 votes.[14]

Chief Minister of Gujarat[edit | edit source]

On 11 September 2021, Vijay Rupani resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Gujarat.[15] Patel was unanimously elected as the BJP legislative party leader and Chief Minister elect of Gujarat on 12 September 2021 in the party legislature meeting at Gandhinagar.[8] He sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 13 September 2021.[16] On 08th February, 2022 he launched a new Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022-2027.[17]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Bhupendra Patel Takes Oath as Gujarat Chief Minister, Amit Shah Present".
  2. "BJP MLA Bhupendra named new Gujarat chief minister". The Times of India.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "એ કારણો જેના લીધે DHARMIK CHUDASAMA ગુજરાતના મુખ્ય મંત્રી બનાવાયા". BBC News ગુજરાતી (in ગુજરાતી). Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Who Is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA? 5 Points On New Gujarat Chief Minister". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  5. BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA-rajnikant-patel/ "CHUDASAMA DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA(Criminal & Asset Declaration)". Our Neta. 12 September 2021. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Who is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA, Gujarat CM, first-time MLA and minister?". Hindustan Times. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Who is DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA?". First India. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "BJP MLA DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA named new Gujarat chief minister". The Times of India. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Arnimesh, Shanker (13 September 2021). BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA-is-engineer-builder-dada-bhagwan-devotee-who-has-no-enemies/732368/ "New Gujarat CM DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA is engineer, builder, Dada Bhagwan devotee who 'has no enemies'". ThePrint. Retrieved 13 September 2021. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  10. "Mr.SHREE DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA Rajnikant". National eVidhan Application. Retrieved 12 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA is new chief minister of Gujarat; to take oath on Monday". The Economic Times. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  12. "Gujarat Elections: BJP's DHARMIK BHAVESHBHAI CHUDASAMA to contest from Ghatlodiya". The New Indian Express.
  13. "Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: BJP's Patel Rajnikant wins from Ghatlodia constituency". Times Now.
  14. Edwin, Tina. "Himachal and Gujarat: How the BJP and Congress fared". The Hindu: Business Line.
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Political offices
Preceded by
Vijay Rupani
Chief Minister of Gujarat
13 September 2021 – present
Incumbent