 | Factionalism to the fore in Gujarat BJP as former CM Vijay Rupani conspicuous by his absence at an event in his hometownNotably, this is not the first time Rupani has been sidelined. He was also absent during Patil’s visit to Rajkot, and the BJP’s roadshow led by CM Bhupendra Patel in Rajkot. |
 | Tension reported between Gujarat BJP chief CR Patil and ex-CM Vijay RupaniBJP sources said that Rupani was out of town when the CM and Patil arrived at his hometown for the roadshow, and showed up after he returned later. |
 | Tale of power transfers in two important statesLast week, power transfer happened in contrasting styles in a couple of states ruled by two different parties. |
 | Vijay Rupani-led govt in Gujarat voted out by BJP high command: Congress leader P ChidambaramP Chidambaram said the new dispensation led by Bhupendra Patel too will meet the same fate when it seeks people's vote of confidence. |
 | Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets predecessor Vijay Rupani ahead of swearing-in ceremonyPatel, who is scheduled to take oath as the next CM later in the day, met Rupani at the latter's official residence in Gandhinagar in the morning and held discussions on various issues. |
 | Greenhorn Bhupendra Patel to be 17th chief minister of GujaratProtégé of UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Bhupendra Patel will take oath of office and secrecy today; first-term MLA, he has no ministerial experience |
 | Patidar factor and spotless image: Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat Chief MinisterNew Gujarat Chief Minister, a surprise choice when the news broke, Bhupendra Patel was seated in the fourth row of the BJP legislature party meeting. |
 | Power back with Patidars as BJP resets Gujarat leadershipRupani’s resignation also comes at a time when the opposition Congress is in disarray. |
 | Bhupendra Patel will be appointed as new Gujarat chief ministerPatel's name was proposed by CM Vijay Rupani, whose resignation from the post on Saturday surprised many. |
 | BJP high command to decide new chief minister for Gujarat: Deputy CM Nitin PatelPatel arrived at the party's headquarters, Shree Kamalam in Gandhinagar for the state BJP legislative party meet which is being held to discuss the leadership issue |
 | Change of guard in Gujarat BJP worries CongressGujarat Congress leaders said a change of face in the BJP ahead of elections could be a game-changer as the ruling party looks to overcome anti-incumbency. |
 | Gujarat BJP legislators to meet; decision on Vijay Rupani's successor likely todayBJP has appointed Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Prahlad Joshi as observers for the legislature party meeting to elect a new chief minister. |
| BJP axes CM Vijay Rupani a year ahead of Gujarat electionState party chief Patil is said to have told leadership of CM’s declining popularity. |
| Rupani made 'scapegoat', resignation due to infighting in Gujarat BJP: TMCSixty-five-year-old Rupani resigned from his post over a year ahead of elections to the 182 seats in Gujarat Assembly due in December 2022. |
 | Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani resigns a year before state pollsRupani (65), the fifth chief minister to demit office in BJP-ruled states during the coronavirus pandemic, was sworn in as chief minister, his second stint as CM in December 2017 |
