Bhupendra Patel (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/07/1962
Age	63 years
Birthplace	Ahmedabad, 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 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)

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)

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.

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