The summit, with the theme of 'Shaping a New India', will be held during January 18-20, 2019
With a 1600 kilometre coastline, Gujarat can develop coastal infrastructure and bring about economic development, says Rupani
Naming Rupani and Thakor as 'accused', the petitioner has claimed that the violence against people from Bihar has caused him 'hurt'
Vijay Rupani said Narad Muni can be compared to Google because he had information about various happenings in different corners of the world
Having formed the government again with 99 seats after a closely fought elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday struck a balance between Patidar and other backward class (OBC) representation in its newly formed cabinet of ministers.Administered by Gujarat governor O P Kohli, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani's team of 19 ministers including deputy chief minister Nitin Patel and other eight cabinet ministers took oath of office and secrecy at the state secretariat in Gandhinagar. The rest 10 took oath as ministers of state (MoS).However, the government has struck a balance by inducting six ministers each from Patidar and OBC community, followed by three scheduled tribe (ST), one Dalit and four from general category including two Kshatriyas, one Brahmin and one Jain. The move gains significance in the light of the recently concluded state assembly elections which was largely fought around castes and communities, having seen other community leaders like Alpesh ...
Nitin Patel to continue as deputy CM
Though only a second-time MLA, Rupani made a mark as an able administrator
Declaration made by Jaitley, the central observer appointed by the BJP leadership for the election
The CM, however, said his govt doesn't support those who commit violence in the name of 'gauraksha'
According to a government release, as many as 20,000 questions were asked to Rupani during the day
Condemning the Una incident, where a Dalit family was flogged allegedly by 'gau rakshaks' for skinning a cow carcass
He insisted that his govt would try to fulfill the promises made by his predecessor
Deputy CM Nitin Patel gets finance, petrochemicals
Given his track record as the finance minister, Saurabh Patel was at least one minister whose name was assumed to be included in the new cabinet
Attempts to strike caste, region balance in council of ministers; FM Saurabh Patel doesn't make it owing to a possibility of a position at Centre
Anandiben's successor Vijay Rupani will have to win back Patidars, Dalits, farmers and unemployed youths for a smooth 2017 re-election
Rupani's elevation to the top post is also seen as recognition of his Jain community
A Jain Baniya from Rajkot, the 61-year-old was chosen at the last minute by BJP to come across as a 'balanced' party by fielding a non-Patidar
Rupani, Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister designate Nitin Patel, and other state leaders met O P Kohli. However, Anandiben Patel was absent
BJP state unit chief Vijay Rupani was appointed as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat yesterday