Bhupendra Patel is an Indian politician who was appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat by the Bharatiya Janata Party on September 12, 2021. He is a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from Ghatlodia constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Wiki/Biography
Bhupendra Patel was born on Sunday, July 15, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (60 years; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Cancer. He received his Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Technical Examination Board in April 1992.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: Gray (half bald)
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Rajnikantbhai Patel. His mother’s name is unknown. His brother’s name is Ketan Patel.
brother of bupendra patel
wife and children
His wife’s name is Hetal Patel.
Bhupendra Patel with wife and daughter
His son’s name is Anuj Patel and Devanshi Patel is the daughter-in-law of Bhupendra Patel.
Bhupendra Patel’s son Anuj Patel
Bhupendra Patel’s daughter-in-law
caste
Bhupendra Patel belongs to the Gujarati Kadava Patidar community. He is a trustee of Sardar Dham and Vishwa Umiya Patidar Foundation.
Bhupendra Patel speaks at Patidar Youth Conference
address
01, Aryaman Residency Road, Shilaj, Ahmedabad – 380059
Profession
Bhupendra Patel served as the member of Munnagar Municipal Corporation from 1995 to 1996, 1999 to 2000 and 2004 to 2006. He served as Chairman of Ahmedabad School Board from 2008-10. In 2012, Bhupendra Patel floated the idea of fee reductions to builders to encourage building regulatory schemes, a move that was appreciated by then chief minister Narendra Modi. From 2010 to 2015, he served as Thaltej Ward councilor. During the same period, Bhupendra Patel also served as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. From 2015 to 2017, he served as Chairman of Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA). During his tenure at AUDA, he accelerated infrastructure projects in Sanand and Bhopal, including flyovers and roads. In 2017, he was elected as MLA from Ghatlodia constituency in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. Before him was Anandiben Patel. In these elections, Bhupendra Patel defeated his opponent, Shashikant Patel of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 117,000 votes.
I thank @narendramodi, @JPNadda and @amitshah trust me: @Bhupendrapbjp pic.twitter.com/5Gr0ZDvVc6
— TOI Ahmedabad (@TOIAhmedabad) September 12, 2021
On September 12, 2021, he was elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, resigned as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on September 11, 2021. Journalist and political analyst Faisal Bakili said in an interview with BBC media,
Perhaps the party has chosen a fresh face as chief minister as there are speculations of an anti-incumbency wave in Gujarat against the BJP government. “
Former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani congratulates new Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
On September 13, 2021, he was sworn in as the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Bhupendra Patel sworn in as 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat
On December 8, 2022, he won the Ghatlodia City constituency for the second consecutive time in the Gujarat Assembly elections with a margin of 1.92 lakh votes. On December 12, 2022, he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the second time.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devrat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi take oath of Mr. Patel in Gandhinagar on December 12, 2022 at the ceremony
assets/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs 2,59,757
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs 1,39,00,000
- Personal Loan/Advance: Rs 62,76,992
- Motor vehicles: Rs 7,72,630
Total Value: Rs 2,49,38,735
real estate
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 30,00,000
- Commercial Building: Rs 59,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs 1,81,20,000
Total: Rs 270.20 crore
Liabilities
- Bank loan: Rs 9,18,715
- Personal/Entity Loan: Rs 60,36,992
Total Liabilities: Rs 69,55,707
Net worth (approximately)
As of 2017, Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel’s net worth is approximately Rs. 5.20 Crores.
Facts/Trivia
- Bhupendra Patel’s full name is Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel.
- He was also called “Dada” by party members.
- Bhupendra Patel is a builder who has never served as a minister in any department in Gujarat.
- Bhupendra Patel has a long-standing association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- His sporting interests are watching cricket and badminton.
- Bhupendra Patel is also associated with the National Democratic Alliance.
- Bhupendra Patel has no criminal record and a very clear political career.
- Patel is considered a close aide to Anandiben Patel, the former chief minister of Gujarat and the state’s first female chief minister.
Bhupendra Patel and Anandiben Patel
- In September 2021, Bhupendra Patel was selected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was a surprise for his whole family. In an interview with Republic Media, Patel’s wife exclaimed,
Just like today on Diwali. We did not expect that he would become the chief minister. It was so unexpected that we didn’t even have time to plan a proper welcome for him. “
Bhupendra Patel’s daughter-in-law said,
This was totally unexpected. A complete surprise for our family. We even see it in the news. We are very excited. When he returns home, he will receive a traditional welcome. “
His brother added,
We did not expect that he would become the chief minister. Surprisingly, we didn’t even have time to plan a proper welcome for him. There is an atmosphere of joy in the house. We can’t express how happy we are. All the relatives and neighbors gathered at our place to celebrate. We didn’t expect this. This is a surprise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “
Bhupendra Patel’s family exchanges sweets
- In September 2021, 65-year-old Vijay Rupani resigned as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Bhupendra Patel’s name did not appear among the possible nominations for Chief Minister on the long list. Patel emerged as a dark horse.
- Indian Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Bhupendra Patel on his election as the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat. He sent him a message saying,
I believe that under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the state’s development journey will be full of new vitality and impetus. “
- Bhupendra Patel also supported and participated in the International Yoga Day 2019.
Bhupendra Patel doing yoga
- Bhupendra Patel was a follower and devotee of the spiritual leader of Gujarat, Bhagwan Dada.
- On September 13, 2021, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his Twitter account to congratulate Bhupendra Patel on his election as the Governor of Gujarat.
Narendra Modi’s congratulatory message to Bhupendra Patel
- During the tenure of Bhupendra Patel as MLA, former Corporation Commissioner and Lokpal member IP Gautam praised Patel’s work at a media conference. He said,
In my opinion, he is an excellent mediator between the AMC public representatives and the bureaucrats. He used to deal with people on a very practical level. He also took a very pragmatic approach to budgeting and policymaking. It is a pride for me to work with him. “
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