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Bhupendra Patel

Chief Minister, Gujarat

Ghatlodiya, GujaratAge: 62Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Gujarat University
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Criminal Cases
₹8.2 Cr
Total Assets
3
Controversies
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Family Abroad

CONTROVERSIES

low2021-09-13

Shadow of Modi — Seen as Proxy CM

Installed as Gujarat CM in 2021 replacing Vijay Rupani just 4 months before elections. Seen as a placeholder/loyal RSS pracharak with no independent political identity. Critics say real power lies with Modi-Shah even in Gujarat governance.

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high2022-10-30

Morbi Bridge Collapse

Britain-era Morbi suspension bridge collapsed killing 135+ people. Bridge was reopened after 'renovation' without safety certificates. Oreva Group given maintenance contract without proper tendering. Bhupendra Patel govt faced negligence criticism.

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medium2022-11-01

AAP Leader Arrested Before Gujarat Elections

AAP's Gopal Italia arrested on sedition charges days before 2022 Gujarat elections. Critics called it political vendetta. SC granted bail. BJP swept Gujarat with 156/182 seats.

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ASSETS DECLARED

📦 Movable Assets₹5.2 Cr
🏠 Immovable Assets₹3.0 Cr
🚗 Vehicles₹30.0 L
💎 Gold & Jewellery₹20.0 L
💵 Cash in Hand₹5.0 L
Total Assets₹8.2 Cr
* Source: Self-declared affidavit filed with Election Commission of India

FAMILY & CHILDREN

🇮🇳 Son and Daughter (private)
📍 India💼 Private life
* Family information compiled from EC affidavits, official interviews & public records

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