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After BJP sweeps Gujarat, MLAs nominate Bhupendra Patel as next CM

The Legislative Party Meeting took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Arjun Munda, and BS Yediyurappa.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party cleanly swept Gujarat and won the 2022 assembly polls on December 8. After the election results, BJP MLAs held a Legislative Party meeting on Saturday and nominated Bhupendra Patel as the next CM face.

The Legislative Party Meeting took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Arjun Munda, and BS Yediyurappa. Bhupendra Patel’s name was proposed by Kanu Desai and was passed unanimously ahead of the swearing-in ceremony which is scheduled for Monday, reports said.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned from his position after the party won the election on Thursday.

Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Full list of winners

  • Abdasa – Jadeja Pradhyumansinh Mahipatsinh (BJP)
  • Akota – Chaitanya Makarandbhai Desai (BJP)
  • Amraiwadi – Dr Hasmukh Patel (BJP)
  • Amreli – Kaushik Kantibhai Vekariya (BJP)
  • Anand – Yogesh R Patel (Bapji) (BJP)
  • Anjar – Chhanga Trikam Bijal (BJP)
  • Anklav – Amit Chavda (Congress)
  • Ankleshwar – Ishwarsinh Thakorbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Asarwa – Darshna M Vaghela (BJP)
  • Balasinor – Mansinh Kohyabhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Bansda – Anantkumar Hasmukhbhai Patel (Congress)
  • Bapunagar – Dineshsinh Rajendrasinh Kushwaha (BJP)
  • Bardoli – Ishvarbhai alias Anilbhai Ramanbhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Bayad – Dhavalsinh Narendrasinh Zala (Independent)
  • Becharaji – Sukhaji Somaji Thakor (BJP)
  • Bharuch – Rameshbhai Narandas Mistry (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar East – Sejalben Rajivkumar Pandya (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar Rural – Parshottambhai O Solanki (BJP)
  • Bhavnagar West – Jitendrabhai Savajibhai Vaghani aka Jitu Vaghani (BJP)
  • Bhiloda – PC Baranda (BJP)
  • Bhuj – Keshubhai Shivdas Patel (BJP)
  • Borsad – Solanki Ramanbhai Bhikhabhai (BJP)
  • Botad – Umeshbhai Naranbhai Makwana (AAP)
  • Chanasma – Thakor Dineshbhai Ataji (Congress)
  • Chhota Udaipur – Rajendrasinh Mohansinh Rathva (BJP)
  • Choryasi – Sandeep Desai (BJP)
  • Chotila – Shamjibhai Bhimjibhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Dabhoi – Shaileshbhai Kanaiyalal Mehta (Shailesh Sotta) (BJP)
  • Dahegam – Balrajsinh Kalyansinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Dahod – Kanaiyalal Bachubhai Kishori (BJP)
  • Dangs – Vijaybhai Rameshbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Danilimda – Shailesh Manubhai Parmar (Congress)
  • Danta – Kantibhai Kalabhai Kharadi (Congress)
  • Dariapur – Kaushikbhai Sukhlal Jain (Kaushik Jain) (BJP)
  • Dasada – PK Parmar (BJP)
  • Daskroi – Babubhai Jamnadas Patel (BJP)
  • Dediapada – Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava (AAP)
  • Deesa – Pravinkumar Gordhanji Mali (BJP)
  • Deodar – Keshaji Shivaji Chauhan (BJP)
  • Devgadhbaria – Khabad Bachubhai Maganbhai (BJP)
  • Dhandhuka – Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi (BJP)
  • Dhanera – Mavjibhai Maganbhai Desai (Independent)
  • Dharampur – Arvind Chhotubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Dhari – Kakadiya Jaysukhbhai Vallabhbhai (Kakadiya JV) (BJP)
  • Dholka – Kiritsinh Sardarsang Dabhi (BJP)
  • Dhoraji – Dr Mahendrabhai Padalia (BJP)
  • Dhrangadhra – Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora (BJP)
  • Dwarka – Pabubha Virambha Manek (BJP)
  • Ellisbridge – Amit Shah (BJP)
  • Fatepura – Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara (BJP)
  • Gadhada – Mahant Shambhunath Tundiya (BJP)
  • Gandevi – Nareshbhai Maganbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Gandhidham – Malti Kishor Maheshwari (BJP)
  • Gandhinagar North – Ritaben Ketankumar Patel (BJP)
  • Gandhinagar South – Alpesh Khodaji Thakor (BJP)
  • Garbada – Mahendrabhai Rameshbhai Bhabhor (BJP)
  • Gariadhar – Sudhirbhai Vaghani (AAP)
  • Ghatlodia – Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel (BJP)
  • Godhra – CK Raulji (BJP)
  • Gondal – Geetaba Jayrajsinh Jadeja (BJP)
  • Halol – Jaydrathsinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Himatnagar – Vinendrasinh Dilipsinh Zala (BJP)
  • Idar – Ramanlal Ishwarlal Vora (BJP)
  • Jalalpore – RC Patel (BJP)
  • Jamalpur-Khadia – Imran Khedawala (Congress)
  • Jambusar – Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami (BJP)
  • Jamjodhpur – Ahir Hemantbhai Hardasbhai (AAP)
  • Jamnagar North – Rivasinh Hardevsinh Solanki (Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja) (BJP)
  • Jamnagar Rural – Raghavjibhai Hansrajbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Jamnagar South – Akbari Divyeshbhai Ranchhodbhai (BJP)
  • Jasdan – Kunwarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya (BJP)
  • Jetpur – Jayeshbhai Vitthalbhai Radadiya (BJP)
  • Jetpur ST – Jayantibhai Savjibhai Rathva (BJP)
  • Jhagadia – Riteshkumar Ramanbhai Vasava (BJP)
  • Jhalod – Maheshbhai Somjibhai Bhuriya (BJP)
  • Junagadh – Sanjay Sukhabhai Koradia (BJP)
  • Kadi – Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki (BJP)
  • Kalavad – Meghjibhai Amrabhai Chavda (BJP)
  • Kalol – Laxmanji Punjaji Thakor (Bakaji) (BJP)
  • Kalol – Fatesinh Vakhatsinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Kamrej – Praful Pansheriya (BJP)
  • Kankrej – Kirtisinh Prabhatsinh Vaghela (BJP)
  • Kapadvanj – Zala Rajeshkumar Maganbhai (BJP)
  • Kaprada – Jitubhai Harjibhai Chaudhari (BJP)
  • Karanj – Pravinbhai Manjibhai Ghoghari (BJP)
  • Karjan – Akshaykumar Ishwarbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Katargam – Vinodbhai Amarshibhai Moradiya (BJP)
  • Keshod – Devabhai Punjabhai Malam (BJP)
  • Khambhalia – Ayar Mulubhai Hardasbhai Bera (BJP)
  • Khambhat – Chiragkumar Arvindbhai Patel (Congress)
  • Khedbrahma – Dr Tushar Amarsinh Chaudhary (Congress)
  • Kheralu – Sardarbhai Shamalbhai Chaudhary (BJP)
  • Kodinar – Pradyuman Ganubhai Vaja (BJP)
  • Kutiyana – Kandhalbhai Sarmanbhai Jadeja (Samajwadi Party)
  • Lathi – Janakbhai Talaviya (BJP)
  • Limbayat – Sangitaben Rajendra Patil (BJP)
  • Limbdi – Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana (BJP)
  • Limkheda – Bhabhor Shaileshbhai Sumanbhai (BJP)
  • Lunawada – Gulabsinh Somsinh Chauhan (Congress)
  • Mahesana – Patel Mukeshkumar D (BJP)
  • Mahudha – Sanjaysinh Vijaysinh Mahida (BJP)
  • Mahuva – Shivabhai Jerambhai Gohil (BJP)
  • Mahuva – Mohanbhai Dhanjibhai Dhodia (BJP)
  • Majura – Harsh Ramesh Sanghvi (BJP)
  • Manavadar – Arvindbhai Jinabhai Ladani (Congress)
  • Mandvi – Aniruddha Bhailal Dave (BJP)
  • Mandvi – Kunvarjibhai Narsinhbhai Halpati (BJP)
  • Mangrol – Kargatiya Bhagvanjibhai Lakhabhai (BJP)
  • Mangrol – Ganpatsinh Vestabhai Vasava (BJP)
  • Maninagar – Amul Bhatt (BJP)
  • Manjalpur – Yogeshbhai Narandas Patel (BJP)
  • Mansa – Jayantibhai Somabhai Patel (JS Patel) (BJP)
  • Matar – Kalpeshbhai Ashabhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Mehmedabad – Arjunsinh Udesinh Chauhan (BJP)
  • Modasa – Bhikhusinhji Chatursinhji Parmar (BJP)
  • Morbi – Amrutiya Shivlal (BJP)
  • Morva Hadaf – Nimishaben Manharsinh Suthar (BJP)
  • Nadiad – Pankajbhai Vinubhai Desai (BJP)
  • Nandod – Dr Darshna Chandubhai Deshmukh Vasava (BJP)
  • Naranpura – Jitendrakumar Ramanlal Patel (Jitu Bhagat) (BJP)
  • Naroda – Payal Manojkumar Kukrani (BJP)
  • Navsari – Rakesh Gunvantbhai Desai (BJP)
  • Nikol – Jagdish Vishwakarma (BJP)
  • Nizar – Dr Jayrambhai Chemabhai Gamit (BJP)
  • Olpad – Mukeshbhai Zinabhai Patel (BJP)
  • Padra – Chaitanyasinh Pratapsinh Zala (BJP)
  • Palanpur – Aniket Girishbhai Thaker (BJP)
  • Palitana – Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya (BJP)
  • Pardi – Kanubhai Mohanlal Desai (BJP)
  • Patan – Kiritkumar Chimanlal Patel (Congress)
  • Petlad – Kamleshbhai Rameshbhai Patel (Master) (BJP)
  • Porbandar – Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia (Congress)
  • Prantij – Gajendrasinh Udesinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Radhanpur – Lavingji Muljiji Solanki (BJP)
  • Rajkot East – Uday Kangad (BJP)
  • Rajkot Rural – Bhanuben Manoharbhai Babariya (BJP)
  • Rajkot South – Rameshbhai Virjibhai Tilala (BJP)
  • Rajkot West – Dr Darshita Shah (BJP)
  • Rajula – Hirabhai Odhavjibhai Solanki (BJP)
  • Raopura – Balkrushna Khanderao Shukla (BJP)
  • Rapar – Virendrasinh Bahadursinh Jadeja (BJP)
  • Sabarmati – Harshadbhai Ranchhodbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Sanand – Kanubhai Karamshibhai Patel (BJP)
  • Sankheda – Abhesinh Motibhai Tadvi (BJP)
  • Santrampur – Dr Kuberbhai Mansukhbhai Dindor (BJP)
  • Savarkundla – Kaswala Mahesh (BJP)
  • Savli – Inamdar Ketanbhai Mahendrabhai (BJP)
  • Sayajigunj – Keyur Narayandas Rokadia (BJP)
  • Shehra – Ahir(Bharvad) Jethabhai Ghelabhai (BJP)
  • Sidhpur – Balvantsinh Chandansinh Rajput (BJP)
  • Sojitra – Vipulkumar Vinubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Somnath – Vimalbhai Kanabhai Chudasama (Congress)
  • Surat East – Arvind Shantilal Rana (BJP)
  • Surat North – Kantibhai Himmatbhai Balar (BJP)
  • Surat West – Purnesh Modi (BJP)
  • Talaja – Gautambhai Gopabhai Chauhan (BJP)
  • Talala – Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad (BJP)
  • Tankara – Durlabhjibhai Harakhjibhai Dethariya (BJP)
  • Thakkarbapa Nagar – Kanchanben Vinubhai Radadiya (BJP)
  • Tharad – Shankarbhai Lagdhirbhai Chaudhary (BJP)
  • Thasra – Yogendrasinh Parmar (BJP)
  • Udhna – Manubhai M Patel (Fogwa) (BJP)
  • Umbergaon – Ramanlal Nanubhai Patkar (BJP)
  • Umreth – Govindbhai Raijibhai Parmar (BJP)
  • Una – Kalubhai Chanabhai Rathod (BJP)
  • Unjha – Kirit Kumar Patel (BJP)
  • Vadgam – Manibhai Jethabhai Vaghela (BJP)
  • Vadodara City – Manisha Vakil (BJP)
  • Vaghodia – Dharmendrasinh Ranubha Vaghela (Bapu) (Independent)
  • Vagra – Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana (BJP)
  • Valsad – Bharatbhai Kikubhai Patel (BJP)
  • Varachha Road – Kishor Kanani (BJP)
  • Vatva – Babusinh Sarabhai Jadav (BJP)
  • Vav – Geniben Nagaji Thakor (Congress)
  • Vejalpur – Amit Thaker (BJP)
  • Vijapur – Dr Chatursinh Javanji Chavda (Congress)
  • Viramgam – Hardik Patel (BJP)
  • Visavadar – Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai Bhayani (AAP)
  • Visnagar – Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel (BJP)
  • Vyara – Kokani Mohanbhai Dhedabhai (BJP)
  • Wadhwan – Jagdishbhai Prabhubhai Makwana (BJP)
  • Wankaner – Jitendra Kantilal Somani (BJP)

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Mamata Banerjee warns BJP, EC over Bengal polls, says they will be accountable

Mamata Banerjee holds BJP and Election Commission responsible for any incidents during Bengal polls, raising concerns over officer transfers.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India responsible for any untoward incidents in the state during the upcoming assembly elections, following the transfer of key officials.

Addressing concerns over administrative reshuffles, Banerjee said that changes involving senior bureaucrats, including the chief secretary and home secretary, could affect governance and law and order in the state during a crucial period.

The Trinamool Congress chief also announced candidates for 291 constituencies for the elections scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29.

Criticising the Election Commission, Banerjee alleged that the transfers were being carried out in a manner that benefits the BJP. She questioned the timing of the decisions and said such actions weaken the state administration at a sensitive time.

She further raised concerns about disaster management and essential services, stating that experienced officials familiar with the state’s situation have been replaced. According to her, this could impact administrative efficiency if any emergency arises before the new government is formed.

Protecting Bengal’s identity

Banerjee emphasised that the election is not merely about forming a government but about safeguarding Bengal’s identity and existence. She accused the BJP of misusing central agencies and attempting to influence the electoral process.

She urged that elections should be conducted peacefully, without external interference, and in line with democratic principles. The chief minister also expressed confidence that her party would return to power with a stronger mandate.

Appealing to voters, she called for support for the Trinamool Congress, asserting that the people of Bengal will ultimately decide the outcome and protect their democratic rights.

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Centre assures action on LPG supply disruption, court closes distributors’ plea

The Bombay High Court closed a plea by LPG distributors after the Centre assured diplomatic efforts to stabilise supply amid global disruptions.

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The Union government on Tuesday informed the Bombay High Court that it is taking diplomatic steps to address disruptions in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply linked to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, following which the court disposed of a petition filed by LPG distributors.

Appearing before the Nagpur bench, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the Centre was actively engaged in international-level negotiations to stabilise LPG supply. However, he noted that specific measures could not be disclosed due to their sensitive nature.

The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Justices Anil S Kilor and Raj D Wakode. The bench accepted the government’s assurances and closed the plea.

Distributors flagged supply disruption in Vidarbha

The petition was filed by six LPG distributors, including Omkar Sales, who raised concerns over disruptions in supply chains across Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. They claimed the situation had led to a significant shortage of LPG for domestic consumers.

The distributors, dependent on Confidence Petroleum India Ltd (CPIL), alleged that despite directives prioritising domestic consumption, LPG was being diverted for export to capitalise on high international prices.

Government cites policy compliance, CPIL denies diversion

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However, CPIL rejected the allegations, stating it was fulfilling pre-existing export commitments and had not violated any policy norms.

Court had earlier termed issue ‘serious’

During earlier hearings, the court had described the matter as “serious” and of “grave importance”, issuing notices to the Centre and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

On Tuesday, the Centre reiterated that macro-level supply challenges arising from global geopolitical tensions were being handled through diplomatic channels. It also said that any localised supply issues could be resolved by state authorities.

Taking note of these submissions, the bench disposed of the petition.

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Om Birla likely to move motion to revoke suspension of 8 opposition MPs today

The Lok Sabha is likely to revoke the suspension of eight opposition MPs today, with a motion expected to be moved by the government following consensus on maintaining discipline.

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The suspension of eight opposition Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha is expected to be revoked on Tuesday, with Speaker Om Birla likely to initiate the process, according to sources.

The MPs, including seven from the Congress and one from the CPI(M), were suspended on February 3 for unruly conduct during the first phase of the Budget session after a resolution was adopted by the House.

Motion to be moved in Lok Sabha

Congress leader K Suresh said that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is expected to move a motion around noon seeking revocation of the suspensions.

Although the suspension was initially imposed for the entire session, scheduled to conclude on April 2, opposition parties have consistently demanded reconsideration since the second phase of the session began on March 9.

Agreement on maintaining decorum

At a recent meeting convened by the Speaker, both ruling and opposition sides reportedly agreed on maintaining discipline in the House.

Key understandings include:

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  • Papers will not be torn or thrown toward the Chair
  • MPs will not climb onto officials’ tables

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has also reminded members to keep areas within the Parliament premises obstruction-free to ensure smooth movement.

Speaker raises concern over conduct

Earlier, Om Birla had expressed concern over the use of banners, placards, and inappropriate language by some MPs. In a letter to party leaders, he stressed the need to uphold the dignity and traditions of parliamentary democracy.

He had also indicated that actions like suspension are taken in cases of serious misconduct, such as climbing onto tables during proceedings.

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