Gujarat Cabinet Expansion: 25 Ministers Sworn in Under CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, October 17, 2025 (TheTrendingPeople.com): A 25-member Gujarat Cabinet was sworn in on Friday under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, following the mass resignation of all ministers on Thursday, except the CM himself. BJP national president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda attended the oath-taking ceremony.
The new Cabinet features a mix of new and returning faces, including Rivaba Jadeja, Swarup Thakor, Pravinbhai Mali, Rushikesh Patel, Darshna Vaghela, Kunvarji Bavaliya, Arjun Modhwadia, Parshottam Solanki, Jitendra Vaghani, Praful Pansheriya, and Kanu Desai. Notably, Harsh Sanghvi, former Minister of State for Home and a prominent young leader from Surat, was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister at 40, making him the youngest to hold the post in Gujarat’s history. Rivaba Jadeja, MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, also took oath.
The Cabinet reflects social diversity, comprising seven Patidars, eight OBCs, three SCs, four STs, and three women leaders. The expanded government includes eight Cabinet ministers, two Ministers of State with independent charge, and six Ministers of State.
On Thursday evening, CM Patel met Governor Acharya Devvrat to submit the names of the new Cabinet, marking a significant reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and representation across the state.
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The new Cabinet combines experience and youth, ensuring stronger governance and wider representation across Gujarat.