Vijay Rupani takes oath as CM, Nitin Patel is deputy CM

Q.  Who has sworn in as deputy CM of Gujarat on 7th August, 2016?
- Published on 08 Aug 16

a. Vijay Rupani
b. Nitin Patel
c. Anandiben Patel
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Nitin Patel
 
Vijay Rupani will take over as the new CM of Gujarat while Nitin Patel will be the deputy CM of Gujarat. Oath taking ceremony took place on 7th August 2016.
  • Rupani was picked for the state’s top job by party MLAs.
  • The meeting saw the participation of BJP President Amit Shah and senior leader Nitin Gadkari.
  • Vijay Rupani was the state president of BJP and minister for transport, water supply, labour and employment in Anandiben’s cabinet.
  • He was elected for the first time in 2014 winning the Rajkot West seat.

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