Vijay Rupani Issues Notice To Congress Leaders Over Rs 500 Crore Corruption Allegations
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani sent legal notices to Congress leaders for accusing him of involvement in a ₹500 crore land scam. In addition, Rupani has sent the legal notice after returning from the US, demanding apologies for levelling baseless allegations. ''I am giving them 15 days time to come with proofs and evidence of the Rs 500 crore corruption or else apologise,'' stated Rupani.
Tags: politics, Vijay Rupani, Legal Notice, Politicians, Gujarat
Courtesy: India Today
New Ministers To Take Charge Under Bhupendra Patel's Leadership: Gujarat
The swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet ministers under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel is set to take place today at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. According to internal reports, all ministers from the Vijay Rupani administration are likely to be dropped as BJP's "no-repeat" pattern is… read-more
Tags: gujarat cabinet, BJP, CM Bhupendra Patel, Vijay Rupani
Courtesy: The Hindu
Gujarat Govt To Be 'Remote Controlled' By Anandiben Patel: Congress
Following Bhupendra Patel replacing the incumbent CM of Gujarat Vijay Rupani, Congress attacked BJP that government will now be remote-controlled by the 2016 CM of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel. Gujarat Vidhan Sabha Congress leader Paresh Dhanani said, "government has shifted the power, but the problem persists." He added, "Amit Shah has misruled the government during Covid-19 which, led to power been given to Anandiben".
Tags: Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, BJP, Amit Shah, Vijay Rupani, Anandiben Patel
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Gujarat Eyes 'Love Jihad' Law, Bids 5 Year Jail For Religious Conversions
The Gujarat government is all set to amend the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, 2003 to impose stricter consequences against forced religious conversions through marriage. Reportedly, the amendment bill proposed in the state assembly on March 29 comes with a five-year jail term and Rs 2-lakh penalty on the forced religious conversion of women. Notably, the amendment is in line with the ‘Love Jihad’ laws passed by the MP and UP governments.… read-more
Tags: Love Jihad, Vijay Rupani, Gujarat, Anti-conversion Law
Courtesy: India Today
Gujarat CM Rupani Weighed Against Silver, Donates To Cow Shelters
In a 'Rajat Tula' event organised by Samast Mahajan Trust on March 29, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was weighed against 85 kilograms of silver. After the event, the CM donated the silver to cow shelters in the state for the welfare of livestock. Mentioning Karuna Abhiyan that aims at treating birds injured by the kite strings, CM Rupani said his government has also inducted 350 veterinary vans into the service.
Tags: Vijay Rupani, Silver, Cows, animals
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Gujarat To Call Dragon Fruit As 'Kamalam', Files Patent For Name Change
Citing the dragon fruit’s name as inappropriate, the Gujarat government has decided to call the fruit 'Kamalam', hence has applied for a patent to officially change the nomenclature. Refuting any political motive behind the decision, CM Vijay Rupani on January 19 said it has been renamed since the name does not sound "appropriate" and the fruit resembles a lotus. Reportedly, the Sanskrit word ‘Shri Kamalam’ is the name of Gujarat BJP's … read-more
Tags: Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, Dragon Fruit, Kamalam
Courtesy: News18
Government Cancelled Navratri Celebrations in Gujarat, Due to Corona
Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani, has cancelled the government sponsored Navratri celebrations which used to take place in Ahmedabad's GMDC Grounds. According to the government's statement, the decision was made keeping the public safety in mind, due to pandemic. The COVID Centre's guidelines allows a gathering of only 100 people at one place. The Navratri festival was attended by PM Narendra Modi, last year, and is described as the 'world's longest… read-more
Tags: Gujarat, Indian Festivals, Vijay Rupani, Narendra Modi
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Gujarat CM Authorises Construction of Buildings with 70 Floors or More
Gujarat builders will now be able to construct skyscrapers with 70 floors or more, as per the new amendments in the development regulations approved by CM Vijay Rupani. The previous rules limited construction till 23 floors. The new rules will be applicable in the cities of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Gandhinagar. A special technical committee will be formed to approve skyscraper projects.
Tags: Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, skyscrapers, development regulations
Courtesy: NDTV