AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Revenue Minister Anandiben Patel’s election as Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in the state Assembly and her subsequently becoming the first woman Chief Minister of the state will be a mere formality on Wednesday.
And the new CM’s swearing-in will take place at the Mahatma Mandir at 12.39 pm on Thursday.
Prime Minister-elect and incumbent CM Narendra Modi is expected to resign from the CM’s post at 3 pm on Wednesday after a brief Assembly session.
After an emotional farewell to the outgoing CM, the House is likely to pass a resolution congratulating Modi on taking over the reins as PM.