Bhupendra Patel is an Indian politician who was appointed as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 12 September 2021 by the Bharatiya Janta Party. He is a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from Gathlodia constituency, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Bhupendra Patel was born on Sunday, 15 July 1962 (age 60; as of 2022) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer. In April 1992, he obtained his Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Board of Technical Examinations, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Hair color: gray (semi-bald)
Eye Color: Black
family
parents and siblings
Father’s name is Rajnikantbai Patel. His mother’s name is unknown. His younger brother’s name is Ketan Patel.
Brother of Bhupendra Patel
wife and children
His wife’s name is Hetal Patel.
Bhupendra Patel with his 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
Daughter-in-law of Bhupendra Patel
Caste
Bhupendra Patel belongs to Gujarati Kadava Patidar community. He is a trustee of the Sardar Dam and Vishwa Umya Patidar Foundations.
Bhupendra Patel addressing the Patidar Youth Conference
Address
01, Aryaman Residency Road, Shilaj, Ahmedabad – 380059
Career
Bhupendra Patel was the Member of Memnagar Municipality from 1995 to 1996, from 1999 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2006. From 2008-10, he served as the Chairman of the Ahmedabad School Board. In 2012, Bhupendra Patel floated the idea of reducing fees for builders to encourage a regulatory scheme for buildings, and he received appreciation for the initiative from then chief minister Narendra Modi. He served as councilor of Thaltej Ward from 2010 to 2015. 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 was the Chairman of Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA). During his tenure at AUDA, he accelerated infrastructure projects including flyovers and roads in Sanand and Bhopal. In 2017, he was elected MLA from Ghatlodia constituency in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. He was preceded by Anandiben Patel. In this election, Bhupendra Patel defeated his opponent Shashikant Patel of the Indian National Congress by 1,17,000 votes.
Thanks @narendramodi, @JPNadda and @AmitShah For my trust: @Bhupendrabjp pic.twitter.com/5Gr0ZDvVc6
— TOI Ahmedabad (@TOIAhmedabad) September 12, 2021
On 12 September 2021, he was elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani resigned as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 11 September 2021. In an interview with BBC media, journalist and political analyst Faisal Bakili said,
Perhaps the party has chosen a new face as chief minister because there is an anti-incumbency wave against the BJP government in Gujarat.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani congratulates new Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
On 13 September 2021, he was sworn in as the seventeenth Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Bhupendra Patel taking oath as the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat
On 8 December 2022, he won his second consecutive victory from Ghatlodia Urban Constituency by a margin of 1.92 lakh in the Gujarat Assembly elections. On 12 December 2022, he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the second time.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mr Patel’s swearing-in ceremony in Gandhinagar on December 12, 2022.
Assets/Properties
movable assets
- Deposits in banks: 2,59,757 GEL
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs 1,39,00,000
- Personal Loans/Advances: Rs 62,76,992
- Motor vehicles: Rs 7,72,630
Total cost: Rs 2,49,38,735
real estate
- Non-agricultural land: Rs.30,00,000
- Commercial Buildings: Rs.59,00,000
- Residential buildings: Rs 1,81,20,000
Total: 2,70,20,000 Crores
Obligations
- Loans from banks: 9,18,715 GEL
- Loans to individuals: Rs 60,36,992
Total liabilities: 69,55,707 GEL
Net worth (approx.)
As of 2017, Bhupendra Rajnikanth Patel’s net worth is around Rs. 5.20 crores.
Facts/Trivia
- Bhupendra Patel’s full name is Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel.
- Party members also call him “Dada”.
- Bhupendra Patel is a builder by profession who has never been a minister of any department in Gujarat.
- Bhupendra Patel has long been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- His sports interests are watching cricket and badminton.
- Bhupendra Patel is also associated with National Democratic Alliance.
- Bhupendra Patel has no criminal record and has a very clear political career.
- Patel is considered a close aide of Anandiben Patel, the former chief minister of Gujarat and the state’s first woman chief minister.
Bhupendra Patel with Anandiben Patel
- In September 2021, Bhupendra Patel was chosen as the Chief Minister of Gujarat by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and it was a surprise for his entire family. In an interview with Republic media, Patel’s wife exclaimed:
Today is like Diwali. We did not expect him to be 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 never expected; A complete surprise for our family. We even saw it in the news. We are delighted. When he returns home, he will be given a traditional welcome.”
His younger brother added,
We did not expect him to be the Chief Minister. It was so unexpected that we didn’t even have time to plan a proper reception for him. There is a cheerful atmosphere in the house. We cannot express how happy we are. All relatives and neighbors gathered with us to celebrate. We didn’t expect that. This is a surprise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bhupendra Patel family members exchanging sweets
- In September 2021, Bhupendra Patel’s name was not on the long list of possible Chief Ministers when Vijay Rupani stepped down as the Chief Minister of Gujarat at the age of 65. Patel has 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
I am confident that under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state’s path of development will continue with renewed vigor and momentum.”
- Bhupendra Patel was also seen supporting and participating in International Yoga Day 2019.
Bhupendra Patel during yoga
- Bhupendra Patel is a follower and devotee of spiritual leader Bhagwan Dada in Gujarat.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Bhupendra Patel on his Twitter account after he was elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on 13 September 2021.
Narendra Modi congratulates Bhupendra Patel
- During Bhupendra Patel’s tenure as MLA, IP Gautam, former Corporation Commissioner and Lokpal member, appreciated Patel’s work in a media conference. he stated
In my opinion, he was an excellent mediator between the AMC community and the bureaucrats. He dealt with people on a very practical level. He also had a very hands-on approach to budgeting and policy making. I am proud to work with him.”
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