Vijay Rupani takes oath as 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat; PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah congratulate him

Gandhinagar: Vijay Rupani, the newly elected leader of the Gujarat BJP legislature party, on Sunday took oath as the 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Governor O.P. Kohli administered him the oath of office and secrecy at the Mahatma Mandir. Nitin Patel was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister.

PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah congratulated Vijay Rupani and others after swearing-in ceremony.

Congrats to @vijayrupanibjp, Nitinbhai Patel & others sworn-in as they begin their innings to continue the development journey of Gujarat. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2016

I applaud the dedicated service of @anandibenpatel, who has been working tirelessly for the people of Gujarat for many years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2016

I congratulate Sh @vijayrupanibjp & Sh Nitin Patel ji for taking over as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat respectively. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2016

I am confident that under the able leadership of Shri @vijayrupanibjp and Shri Nitin Patel Gujarat will continue to prosper. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 5, 2016

BJP President Amit Shah, veteran L.K. Advani, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and outgoing Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel attended the ceremony.

Anandiben Patel had earlier resigned as Chief Minister citing her age.