Key takeaways from the swearing-in
The swearing-in ceremony at Gandhinagar saw 21 new ministers taking oath on October 17, 2025. BJP national president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda attended the event. The fresh line-up includes a mix of new entrants and returning leaders, reflecting regional and social balance.
The cabinet composition now stands at: eight Cabinet ministers, two Ministers of State with independent charge, and six Ministers of State — alongside the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
Harsh Sanghvi: youngest Deputy Chief Minister
Harsh Sanghvi — formerly Minister of State for Home — was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. At 40, he becomes the youngest person to serve in this role in Gujarat. Sanghvi is regarded as a prominent leader from Surat and has been associated with the state’s law-and-order portfolio earlier.
Notable entrants and retained ministers
The new ministry features several notable leaders: Rivaba Jadeja, Swarup Thakor, Pravinbhai Mali, Rushikesh Patel, Darshna Vaghela, Kunvarji Bavaliya, Arjun Modhwadia, Parshottam Solanki, Jitendra Vaghani, Praful Pansheriya and Kanu Desai.
Four ministers who had tendered resignations on October 16 — Kanubhai Mohanlal Desai, Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel, Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya and Parshottambhai Odhavjibhai Solanki — were retained in the Cabinet after their resignations were not accepted.
Social and regional spread
The Chief Minister submitted a list to Governor Acharya Devvrat on October 16 that aimed for social and regional representation. The announced composition includes seven members from the Patidar community, eight from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), three Scheduled Caste (SC) members and four Scheduled Tribe (ST) members. Three women leaders were also named to the Cabinet.
This balance signals the party’s intent to maintain an inclusive front across Gujarat’s diverse communities and electoral regions ahead of future political cycles.
What it means politically
The induction of younger leaders such as Sanghvi alongside known names like Rivaba Jadeja points to a mix of continuity and generational change. Political analysts will watch how portfolios are assigned and whether the reshuffle strengthens the Chief Minister’s agenda in urban and rural pockets alike.
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