Generally, state cabinet meetings are held on Wednesdays. However, today at 5 pm, a cabinet meeting has been scheduled, sparking intense political speculation. With the Prime Minister on a two-day visit and discussions around cabinet expansion already underway, the sudden announcement of this evening&rsquo;s meeting has triggered heavy debate in political circles. Notably, on Monday late evening, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state BJP president C.R. Patil held a marathon meeting with the Prime Minister that lasted about one and a half hours.
Today (August 26), at 5 pm, a cabinet meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The meeting has created a buzz across the state secretariat as well as political circles. In the backdrop of ongoing talks about cabinet expansion, this is being seen as a significant political development. Some discussions also suggest that since tomorrow is a holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi, today&rsquo;s cabinet meeting has been advanced. However, the recent meeting of the Prime Minister with the CM and the state BJP chief has further fueled the political buzz.
According to speculation in Gandhinagar&rsquo;s political circles, this cabinet meeting could prove to be the last for a few ministers. Around five to six ministers are expected to be dropped. Out of the current 17 ministers, the performance of 10 to 11 is reportedly unsatisfactory, drawing criticism against the government. Despite the BJP government pushing forward development projects, the lack of visible results has led to growing public dissatisfaction. This is believed to be the reason why the high command may take the decision to replace some ministers.
During his two-day Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Raj Bhavan on Monday evening after addressing a public rally in Nikol. Later, he held a nearly 90-minute meeting with Bhupendra Patel and C.R. Patil. Following that meeting, speculation about the appointment of a new state party president and cabinet expansion has gained momentum. The sudden scheduling of today&rsquo;s cabinet meeting has only intensified these discussions.
Those present in the meeting at Raj Bhavan included CM Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, CM&rsquo;s advisors Hasmukh Adhia and S.S. Rathod, Additional Chief Secretary Manoj Das, and Avantika Singh. According to sources, the review focused on Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, the Dholera SIR (Special Investment Region), and the Lothal Development Project. The Prime Minister sought updates on the progress of Gandhi Ashram Memorial Trust work, the airport being developed at Dholera SIR, and the Lothal heritage projects, while also giving necessary instructions.

Unexpected Gujarat Cabinet Meeting Sparks Buzz

PM Modi’s visit coincides with sudden 5 PM cabinet meeting, fueling reshuffle speculation

Unexpected Gujarat Cabinet Meeting Sparks Buzz

PM Modi’s visit coincides with sudden 5 PM cabinet meeting, fueling reshuffle speculation

August 26, 2025 | 16:26 IST