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Harsh Sanghavi Becomes Gujarat Deputy CM in Cabinet Shake-Up

In a major political development on 17 October 2025, Harsh Sanghavi was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, signaling a significant shift in the state’s political leadership. This move came as part of a massive cabinet reshuffle led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who inducted 25 ministers in a fresh bid to restructure governance, improve regional representation, and prepare for future electoral challenges. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat, who administered the oaths to the new ministers.

Cabinet Overhaul: Resignations and New Faces

A day before the reshuffle, all 16 cabinet ministers — except the Chief Minister — submitted their resignations.
This cleared the path for a full-scale overhaul of the state cabinet.
The reshuffled council now includes 26 members, nearly reaching the constitutional limit of 15% of the 182-member Gujarat Assembly, which allows for a maximum of 27 ministers.
Among the 25 newly inducted ministers, 19 are first-time appointees, while 6 former ministers were retained.
This reshuffle was not only about numbers but also about balancing caste, regional, and generational factors to ensure broader political appeal.

Harsh Sanghavi: Gujarat’s New Deputy CM

Harsh Sanghavi, aged 40, is a three-time MLA from Majura in Surat.
Known for his administrative drive and youth-centric approach, Sanghavi has held multiple key portfolios, including Home, Youth and Sports, Industries, and more.
His elevation to Deputy Chief Minister marks the revival of the post after four years, last held in 2021.
By assigning Sanghavi the independent charge of the Home Department, the state government has broken tradition — this ministry has typically remained under the Chief Minister’s control.