New Chief Minister of Gujarat: Bhupendra Patel, popularly known as Dada, lives a low profile, holds a position in the Patidar society and is given the chair by his proximity to the RSS.

The BJP on Sunday stamped the name of Bhupendra Bhai Patel for the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. His name as CM was shocking to everyone. The reason for this is that Patel has always been a low profile, but he has a good penetration in the Patidar society. This quality put him at the forefront of this race. At the same time, his long association with RSS and being in constant touch with party workers also went in his favor. They are considered included in the good book of Modi-Shah.

Born on 15 July 1962, Bhupendra Patel has a Diploma in Civil Engineering. He is the leader of Kadwa Patidar Samaj. She was also the Chief Minister of the state and is currently considered close to UP Governor Anandiben Patel. Bhupendra Patel is fondly called 'Dada' by the workers in his constituency.

The family came to know about the news of becoming CM from the media.

Bhupendra Patel's daughter-in-law Devanshi Patel said on the election of father-in-law's chief minister that today is like Diwali for us. It was never expected. It is like a surprise for our family. We also came to know about this after seeing the news.

Journey from Municipality President to Chief Minister

Bhupendra Bhai was the chairman of the Memnagar municipality from 1999 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2005.

He was the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation from 2010 to 2015.

He was the chairman of Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (ODA) during 2015-17.

Became MLA from Ghatlodiya seat for the first time in 2017. He had won by over 1 lakh votes.

Became MLA for the first time in 2017

Bhupendra Patel had won the Ghatlodiya seat in Ahmedabad district by a record 1.17 lakh votes in the 2017 assembly elections. He got more than 1.75 lakh votes. His rival Shashikant Patel of Congress got 57,902 votes. Patel, who became an MLA for the first time, was now handed over the command of the state by the party.

The MLA's ticket was received at the behest of Anandiben.

Anandiben Patel had refused to contest the 2017 assembly elections. After this, Patel was given ticket from Ghatlodiya seat only on his behest. According to the affidavit filed at the time of assembly elections in 2017, he has assets worth Rs 5.20 crore. Patel also owns an i-20 car and an Activa two-wheeler.