Bhupendra Patel is an Indian politician who was appointed as the Chief Minister of Gujarat by the Bharatiya Janata Party on 12 September 2021. He is a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Ghatlodiya constituency.
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Bhupendra Patel was born on Sunday, 15 July 1962 (age 60 years; as of 2022) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer. In April 1992, he obtained Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Technical Examination Board, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Gray (semi-bald)
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Rajnikantbhai Patel. His mother’s name is not known. His younger brother’s name is Ketan Patel.
Bhupendra Patel’s brother
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.
Anuj Patel, son of Bhupendra Patel
Bhupendra Patel’s daughter-in-law
Caste
Bhupendra Patel belongs to the Gujarati Kadva Patidar community. He is a trustee of Sardar Dham and Vishwa Umiya Patidar Foundation.
Bhupendra Patel addressing the Patidar Youth Conference
Address
01, Aryaman Residency Road, Shilaj, Ahmedabad – 380059
livelihood
Bhupendra Patel was a member of Memnagar Municipality from 1995 to 1996, 1999 to 2000 and 2004 to 2006. In 2008–10 he served as the Chairman of the Ahmedabad School Board. In 2012, Bhupendra Patel introduced the idea of reducing fees for builders to incentivize the building regulation scheme and received praise from then Chief Minister Narendra Modi for this initiative. He served as the 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 served as the Chairman of Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA). During his tenure at AUDA, he spearheaded infrastructure projects including flyovers and roads in Sanand and Bopal. In 2017, he was elected MLA in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly election from Ghatlodiya constituency. Before him there was Anandiben Patel. In these elections, Bhupendra Patel defeated his rival, Shashikant Patel of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 1,17,000 votes.
I thank @Narendra Modi, @JPNadda And @Amit Shah To trust me: @BhupendraPBJP pic.twitter.com/5Gr0ZDvVc6
– TOI Ahmedabad (@TOIAhmedabad) 12 September 2021
On 12 September 2021, he was elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Gujarat on 11 September 2021. In an interview with BBC Media, journalist and political analyst Faisal Bakili said,
Perhaps due to speculations that there is an anti-incumbency wave against the BJP government in Gujarat, the party has chosen a new face as the Chief Minister.
Former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani congratulated the 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 in the Gujarat Assembly elections from the urban constituency of Ghatlodiya by a margin of 1.92 lakh. On 12 December 2022, he took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the second time.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the swearing-in ceremony of Mr Patel in Gandhinagar on December 12, 2022
property/property
movable property
- Deposits in banks: Rs 2,59,757
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs 1,39,00,000
- Personal Loan/Advance: Rs 62,76,992
- Motor vehicle: Rs 7,72,630
Gross Total Value: Rs 2,49,38,735
Immovable property
- Non-agricultural land: Rs 30,00,000
- Commercial Building: Rs 59,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs 1,81,20,000
Total: Rs 2,70,20,000 crore
Liabilities
- Loan from banks: Rs 9,18,715
- Loan payable to individual/institution: Rs 60,36,992
Total Liabilities: Rs 69,55,707
Net Worth (Approx)
As of 2017, Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel’s net worth is around Rs. 5.20 crores.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Bhupendra Patel’s full name is Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel.
- His 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 been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a long time.
- His sporting interest is watching cricket and badminton.
- Bhupendra Patel is also associated with the National Democratic Alliance.
- Bhupendra Patel has no criminal record and his political career is very clean.
- Patel is considered a close aide of former Gujarat Chief Minister and the state’s first woman Chief Minister Anandiben Patel.
Bhupendra Patel with Anandiben Patel
- In September 2021, Bhupendra Patel was chosen as the Chief Minister of Gujarat by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and it was a surprise for his entire family. In an interview with Republic Media, Patel’s wife said,
Today there is an atmosphere like Diwali. We did not expect him to become the Chief Minister. “It was so unexpected that we didn’t even get time to plan a proper welcome for him.”
Bhupendra Patel’s daughter-in-law said,
This was never expected; Complete surprise for our family. Even we saw it in the news. we are excited. He will be given a traditional welcome on his return home.
His younger brother said,
We did not expect him to become the Chief Minister. It was so unexpected that we didn’t even get time to plan a proper welcome for him. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the house. We can’t tell how happy we are. All the relatives and neighbors have gathered at our place to celebrate. We did not expect this. This is a surprise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Bhupendra Patel’s family members distributing sweets
- In September 2021, when Vijay Rupani resigned as Gujarat Chief Minister at the age of 65, Bhupendra Patel’s name was not in the long list of potentially nominated chief ministers. Patel emerged as the secret horse.
- India’s Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Bhupendra Patel on being elected the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat. He sent her a message,
I am confident that under the guidance and leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the development journey of the state will continue with new energy and momentum.
- Bhupendra Patel was also seen supporting and participating in International Yoga Day in 2019.
Bhupendra Patel doing yoga
- Bhupendra Patel is a follower and devotee of spiritual guru Bhagwan Dada from Gujarat.
- Prime Minister of India 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’s congratulatory letter to Bhupendra Patel
- During Bhupendra Patel’s tenure as MLA, former Municipal Commissioner and Lokpal member IP Gautam had praised Patel’s work in a media conference. They said,
In my view, he has been a wonderful mediator between the public representatives and the bureaucrats of the AMC. He dealt with people on a very practical level. His approach towards budget and policy making was also very practical. It is a matter of pride for me to work with him.”
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