Bhupendra Patel (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/07/1962
Age	64 years
Birthplace	Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Latest News about Bhupendra Patel

02/04/2026

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, after an extended debate. The law makes Gujarat the second Indian state after Uttarakhand to enact a Uniform Civil Code and creates a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships.

17/03/2026

A high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai submitted its final report on the Uniform Civil Code to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The report proposed a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, with an emphasis on women’s rights and protections.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Nickname	Dada

Physical Stats & More

Height	5’ 6”
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	White (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad, Technical Examination Board, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar
Educational Qualification	Diploma in Civil Engineering

Personal Life

Hobbies	Watching cricket and badminton

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father	Rajnikantbhai Patel
Mother	Name
Siblings	Ketan Patel (Younger Brother)
Spouse	Hetalben Patel
Children	Anuj Patel Devanshi Patel 2

Career

Political Party	Bharatiya 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 Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Constituted a high-level committee on Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat on 04/02/2025 Tabled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 24/03/2026

Political Party

Bharatiya 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
Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)
Constituted a high-level committee on Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat on 04/02/2025
Tabled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on 24/03/2026

Social Media

Twitter	https://twitter.com/Bhupendrapbjp

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.
6. He is the first Chief Minister of Gujarat from the Kadva Patel community.

Bhupendra Patel Politician Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat