Bhupendra Patel, born on July 15, 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is affiliated with the influential Patidar community, specifically the Kadva sub-group.​

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Overview

  • Father: Rajnikantbhai Patel, who served as a principal at Ahmedabad Polytechnic, fostering a strong educational environment at home. ​

  • Mother: Information about his mother is limited in public sources.​

  • Siblings: Bhupendra Patel has a younger brother named Ketan Patel. ​

  • Spouse: Hetalben Patel, whom he married in 1984. She is the only child of her parents, and after her father's demise, her mother has been residing with them. ​

  • Children:

    • Son: Anuj Patel, a civil engineering diploma holder involved in the construction business. He is married to Devanshi Patel.

    • Daughter: Dr. Suhani Patel, a dentist. She is married to Parth Patel, who is also engaged in the construction sector. The couple manages Vihan Associates, a construction firm based in the Bopal-Ambli area of Ahmedabad.

  • In-Laws:

  • Daughter-in-law: Devanshi Patel.
  • Son-in-law: Parth Patel, associated with the family’s construction business. ​

🏢 Family Business

The family owns Ansh Construction, a firm specializing in residential and commercial projects. The company is managed by Anuj Patel and Parth Patel.

🧱 Early Life and Education

Born and raised in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad, in 1982. He began his career in the construction industry, establishing a successful business before transitioning into politics. He is affiliated with the Kadva sub-caste of the Patidar community, a prominent land-owning group in Gujarat. ​

🏛️ Political Career

Patel's political journey commenced at the grassroots level. He served as a member and later as the President of the Memnagar Nagarpalika (municipality) during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He also held positions as Vice Chairman of the School Board of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and as Chairman of the AMC's Standing Committee. ​

In 2015, he was appointed Chairman of the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), where he oversaw significant urban planning and infrastructure projects. 

Patel entered state-level politics in 2017, winning the Ghatlodia seat in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly by a record margin. He succeeded Anandiben Patel, a former Chief Minister of Gujarat, in this constituency. ​

On September 13, 2021, following the resignation of Vijay Rupani, Patel was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party and sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He became the first Chief Minister from the Kadva Patidar community. ​

In the 2022 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections, under Patel's leadership, the BJP secured a historic victory, winning 156 out of 182 seats—the highest ever for any party in the state's history. He was sworn in for a second term on December 12, 2022. ​

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

Bhupendra Patel is married to Hetalben Patel. The couple has two children: a son, Anuj Patel, who is involved in the construction business, and a daughter, Dr. Suhani Patel, a dentist. The family resides in Ahmedabad. ​

🧘‍♂️ Interests and Affiliations

Patel is known for his soft-spoken demeanor and low-profile approach to politics. He is associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and is a follower of the Akram Vignan Movement founded by Dada Bhagwan.

Bhupendra Patel's family maintains a low public profile, with limited information available about his extended family. His immediate family members have been supportive of his political journey, and they continue to reside in Ahmedabad.

 

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