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In a sudden political development in Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has resigned . Rupani, who made the announcement while talking to reporters, did not reveal what prompted him to step down.
After resigning he told media : “I want to thank BJP for giving me this opportunity to serve as Gujarat’s CM. During my tenure, I got the opportunity to add to the development of the state under PM Modi’s leadership.”
The move is huge as it is the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The assembly polls in Gujarat are slated to be held next year.
Rupani said that he is ready for whatever new role the party assigns to him.
“The journey of Gujarat’s development should be moved under a new leadership that’s why I have resigned. Will perform the new role assigned by the party. In last 5 years. I have got full support and cooperation of people during elections and by elections.”
It is learnt the all MLA’s will meet soon to choose the new Chief Minister.
