Gujarat: Chief Minister designate Vijay Rupani on Saturday met Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli to stake claim to form the government.
BJP State in-charge Dinesh Sharma announced that Mr. Rupani would take oath on Sunday at 12.40 p.m.
Mr. Rupani, Mr. Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister designate Nitin Patel, and other State leaders met the Governor. However, incumbent Chief Minister Anandiben Patel was absent.
“We have told the Governor that the BJP Legislature has endorsed the names of Vijay Rupani as new Chief Minister and Nitin Patel as Deputy Chief Minister,” Mr. Sharma said after the meeting.
He, however, was evasive when questioned on Anandiben Ben’s absence. He said, “She was present when she resigned. Today, those who have been chosen are present.” Courtesy: PTI
