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.
Static Facts
- Oath-Taking Date: 17 October 2025
- Deputy CM Appointed: Harsh Sanghavi
- Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- Venue: Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
- Gujarat Assembly Strength: 182 MLAs
- Max Ministers Allowed: 27 (15% of total MLAs)
- Ministers Sworn In: 25 (plus the CM)
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