All Gujarat Ministers Except CM Bhupendra Patel Resign Ahead of Cabinet Expansion

In a major political development in Gujarat, all ministers in Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s cabinet have tendered their resignations ahead of an expected cabinet expansion scheduled for Friday, October 17. According to official sources, the resignations are part of a procedural exercise to pave the way for a major reshuffle aimed at inducting new faces and restructuring portfolios within the state government.

The move, which comes under the direction of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership, is seen as an attempt to rejuvenate the state administration and strengthen the party’s organisational balance ahead of upcoming electoral challenges. While Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will continue to hold office, all other cabinet ministers have stepped down, making way for fresh appointments and possible promotions of young leaders and first-time MLAs.

Political observers note that such sweeping resignations are not unprecedented in Gujarat’s political history, where the BJP has often opted for full-scale overhauls to maintain public confidence and internal harmony. The forthcoming cabinet expansion is expected to reflect a mix of experience, regional representation, and caste balance — factors that have traditionally influenced ministerial selections in the state.

The new cabinet is likely to be sworn in on Friday after final consultations between Bhupendra Patel and the party’s central leadership. Speculation is rife about the inclusion of several new ministers aligned with the BJP’s current political strategy in Gujarat.

The resignations come at a time when the state government is focused on accelerating key infrastructure and welfare projects. The reshuffle is expected to realign priorities and energize the administrative machinery ahead of crucial policy rollouts. Officials have confirmed that the process is purely procedural, and governance will continue without disruption.