Current-office snapshot checked on 27 July 2026.
Bhupendrabhai Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat. This profile summarises the officeholder, political party, date of assumption of office, legislative position and key career background using sources checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Current Chief Minister | Bhupendrabhai Patel |
|---|---|
| State / Union Territory | Gujarat |
| Administrative type | State |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| In office since | 13 September 2021 |
| Constituency | Ghatlodia |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Who is Bhupendrabhai Patel?
Patel represents Ghatlodia and began his political rise through municipal institutions in Ahmedabad. He became Gujarat's chief minister in 2021 and leads the BJP government in the state assembly.
Political career and public role
Bhupendrabhai Patel’s political profile combines party leadership, legislative work and executive responsibility. As Chief Minister, the officeholder leads the council of ministers, sets the government’s policy direction and remains accountable to the elected legislature.
The current legislative constituency listed in the research snapshot is Ghatlodia.
Chief Minister of Gujarat
Bhupendrabhai Patel has held the office since 13 September 2021 and represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The chief minister coordinates cabinet departments, advises the constitutional head on ministerial appointments and leads the government in the legislative assembly.
Why this profile is important
Searches for “Gujarat chief minister 2026” often mix older and current officeholders. This article uses a dated snapshot so readers can distinguish the current position from earlier administrations. Political offices can change after elections, resignations, coalition changes or constitutional developments, so the date shown above should always be considered.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat?
As of 27 July 2026, the Chief Minister is Bhupendrabhai Patel.
Which party does Bhupendrabhai Patel belong to?
Bhupendrabhai Patel represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
When did Bhupendrabhai Patel take office?
The current tenure began on 13 September 2021.
Which constituency does Bhupendrabhai Patel represent?
The profile snapshot lists Ghatlodia.
Sources and image note
Current-office reference: National Portal of India – Chief Ministers directory.
Profile reference: Bhupendrabhai Patel public profile.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft political profile. Recheck current office details and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
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