The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced first-time MLA Bhupendra Patel as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, a day after Vijay Rupani resigned from the post.

Congratulating Patel, several Union ministers stated that under the guidance of PM Modi, the Patidar leader will shape Gujarat’s development.

Union home minister Amit Shah tweeted in Hindi, “I believe that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and your leadership, the state’s development journey will get new energy and momentum, and Gujarat will continue to be a leader in good governance and public welfare."