Major Gujarat Cabinet Expansion in Presence of Union Minister Amit Shah on October 17

Gandhinagar | Gujarat: The political corridors of Gujarat are buzzing with activity ahead of a major Gujarat cabinet expansion scheduled for Friday, October 17. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Ahmedabad, signaling significant changes in the Bhupendra Patel-led state government. The oath-taking ceremony for the new ministers will take place at 11:30 am at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, in the presence of top BJP central leaders.

Oath-taking ceremony to be held at Mahatma Mandir

According to the official announcement, Governor Acharya Devvrat will administer the oath of office to the newly inducted ministers. All current ministers are expected to submit their resignations by Thursday evening to pave the way for the new cabinet formation.

The cabinet meeting, which traditionally convenes every Wednesday, was postponed this week — an indication that a reshuffle was imminent. Sources confirm that the cabinet meeting will now be held only after the expansion, likely with the newly appointed ministers in attendance.

All BJP MLAs and ministers have been instructed to remain in Gandhinagar for two days, with several MLAs already receiving calls confirming their inclusion in the new Gujarat cabinet.

Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda’s presence strengthens reshuffle buzz

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive at Ahmedabad airport before proceeding to his private residence. BJP national president J.P. Nadda is also expected to join him, reinforcing speculations of an extensive reshuffle. Their presence in Gujarat has heightened the political anticipation, with insiders suggesting that the final list of ministers will be decided in consultation with the central BJP leadership.

Governor Acharya Devvrat’s arrival in Gandhinagar is expected to set the administrative formalities in motion. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is likely to meet the Governor at Raj Bhavan to submit the resignations and finalize the list of new ministers.