The BRICS TimesPolitical activities are picking up pace in Gujarat. A long-pending decision on the Gujarat cabinet expansion is now finalized. BJP National President JP Nadda arrives in Ahmedabad this evening. The new ministers will take their oath tomorrow morning. The cabinet expansion aims for better regional representation.
Major Reshuffle Expected in Gujarat Government
A major reshuffle is confirmed in the Gujarat BJP government. Party President JP Nadda will reach Ahmedabad this evening. He will hold a crucial meeting with the Chief Minister and state leaders. This meeting will finalize the state cabinet’s restructuring. The date, time, and venue for the swearing-in are set. This decision considers upcoming assembly elections. It also balances organizational equations.
Nadda to Hold Key Meeting Today
BJP National President JP Nadda arrives in Gujarat tonight. He will meet Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the state President. Other senior organization leaders will also attend. This important meeting is scheduled for 3 PM today. It will happen at the Chief Minister’s residence. Current Council of Ministers members will also join.
Final Approval and Minister Exits
Sources suggest that BJP National General Secretary Sunil Bansal will be present. He will approve the final list with state leadership. Ministers who are being dropped will be informed during this time. They will formally be asked to submit their resignations.
Cabinet Size and Representation Focus
The current 16-member Council of Ministers will be expanded. It will now grow to 25 to 26 members. Around 7 to 10 ministers from the current team might be dropped. Party organization sources confirmed new faces will be added. The new cabinet will focus on caste balance and regional representation.
Balancing Youth and Experience BJP’s strategy includes balancing young and experienced leaders. Loyal grassroots MLAs linked with the organization will get priority. Indications point to ensuring representation from all zones and social classes.
Calls for New Ministers Expected This Evening
MLAs set to take oath will start receiving calls tonight. This will happen after the high-level meeting concludes. Simultaneously, those ministers who are removed will submit resignations.
Swearing-in Ceremony Details
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow. It will take place at 11:30 AM on Friday. The venue is the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the function. BJP President JP Nadda will also be present. National General Secretary Sunil Bansal will arrive today. He will meet new and old ministers. Bansal will convey the national leadership’s final decision to them.
Akshay Didwaniya
