AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s political scene is changing again. After appointing a new BJP state president and reshuffling the state cabinet, the ruling party is now preparing for another big organizational change. The BJP plans to bring in new leaders to key posts and redraw its power structure from the state capital Gandhinagar to the district level — a clear sign that the party is getting ready for the next big election.
According to party sources, the next major step will be appointing new State General Secretaries — one of the most powerful roles in the party’s state unit. These appointments are expected within a week.
Currently, the Gujarat BJP has four General Secretaries. Among them, Kutch MP Vinod Chavda is likely to keep his position, while the other three posts may go to new faces. The move aims to strengthen the party’s organization and prepare for upcoming political challenges.
Party insiders say this reshuffle is not just routine. It is part of a larger strategy to tighten control and improve coordination after the recent cabinet changes, in which ten ministers were dropped. The BJP wants to strengthen its structure at the district level to improve governance and maintain political balance.
As part of this plan, new in-charge ministers will be appointed for 20 districts. The government now wants each minister to handle only one district—especially those with important departments—to improve focus and accountability. Earlier, many ministers managed two districts, which often reduced efficiency.
Even Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi may see changes in his responsibilities. He currently oversees both Vadodara and Gandhinagar districts for the BJP, but he may now retain only Gandhinagar, reflecting the leadership’s push for more focused roles.
The 20 districts expected to get new in-charge ministers include Aravalli, Mahisagar, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Botad, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Dahod, Panchmahal, Dang, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surendranagar, Junagadh, Patan, Narmada, Chhota Udepur, Tapi, and Valsad.
Each new appointment will aim to balance political representation and improve administration, helping the BJP strengthen its control both at the grassroots and state levels.
With these changes on the way, the Gujarat BJP is reshaping not just its cabinet but also its political strategy — getting ready for the road ahead.