Bhupendra Patel

Politician

Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/07/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat

Latest News about Bhupendra Patel

24/03/2026

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the State Assembly. The bill aims to create a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships, making Gujarat the second state in India to implement UCC after Uttarakhand. Penalties for non-compliance include fines for unregistered live-in relationships and up to seven years imprisonment for bigamy, with unregistered divorces attracting up to three years imprisonment.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameBhupendra Rajnikant Patel
NicknameDada

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityGovernment Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Technical Examination Board, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar
Educational QualificationDiploma in Civil Engineering

Personal Life

HobbiesWatching cricket and badminton

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRajnikantbhai Patel
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherKetan Patel (Younger Brother)
SpouseHetalben Patel
Children
SonAnuj Patel
Daughter-in-lawDevanshi Patel
Daughter2

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • Member of Memnagar Nagarpalika in Gujarat - 1995–1996, 1999-2000 and 2004–2006
  • President of Memnagar Nagarpalika - 1999–2000
  • Councillor from Thaltej Ward - from 2010 to 2015
  • Chairman of the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) - from 2015 to 2017
  • Member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly from the Ghatlodia constituency - 2 times - 2017-2022; 2022-present
  • Chief Minister of Gujarat - 2 terms - from 13 September 2021 to 9 December 2022; from 12 December 2022 - present
  • Vice Chairman of school board of Amdavad Municipal Corporation(AMC) - 2008 to 2010

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bhupendra Patel assumed office as the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat on September 12, 2021.
2. He serves as a trustee for the Patidar foundations known as Sardar Dham and Vishwa Umiya in Gujarat.
3. He is a builder by profession.
4. He has been associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
5. He is a follower of Akram Vignan Movement founded by Dada Bhagwan.
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