Vijay Rupani pips Nitin Patel to bag Gujarat CM post; says will make the state India's role model
The sudden decision to name Vijay Rupani as the Gujarat Chief Minister was taken amid heated arguments at a meeting of BJP MLAs chaired by Amit Shah.
Aug 06, 2016, 00:17 AM ISTMust appreciate Vijay Rupani's courage for agreeing to steer a sinking ship: Congress
In a left-handed compliment for Vijay Rupani after he was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat, Congress on Friday said one must "appreciate his courage for agreeing to steer a sinking ship".
Aug 05, 2016, 22:49 PM ISTVijay Rupani: From Rangoon-born RSS boy to next CM of Gujarat
What apparently weighed in Vijay Rupani's favour among other things is his closeness to BJP chief Amit Shah.
Aug 05, 2016, 21:14 PM ISTREVEALED: This is why Vijay Rupani got edge over Nitin Patel for Gujarat CM post
The announcement of Vijay Rupani's name as the Gujarat Chief Minister came as a surprise since Nitin Patel was being presumed the final choice.
Aug 05, 2016, 20:21 PM ISTVijay Rupani appointed as new Gujarat CM, says will make the state a role model for India
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the BJP members unanimously decided the name of Vijay Rupani for the Gujarat CM seat.
Aug 05, 2016, 19:57 PM ISTVijay Rupani to be new Gujarat CM, Nitin Patel will be Deputy CM
Vijay Rupani emerged as the choice for the Gujarat chief minister spot at the legislature party meeting attended by BJP chief Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Aug 05, 2016, 17:59 PM IST