GANDHINAGAR: The state BJP has planned a major celebration to mark five years of continuous stint of CM Vijay Rupani. Rupani had taken over from Anandiben Patel as the CM on August 7, 2016 and was sworn in as CM again after the BJP won a majority in the 20917 assembly election.
On Wednesday, the state cabinet appointed a five-minister committee led by senior minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama to chalk out the celebration plan for the completion of Rupani’s continuous five years as chief minister.
Sources close to the development informed that starting from the CM’s birthday on August 2, a number of events will be organised to mark the milestone. The government is likely to hold a number of functions to pass on individual benefits to beneficiaries of government schemes.
Events to highlight the achievements of the Rupani government over the past five years are also being planned in a phased manner. All departments have been asked to submit their plans for the event.
“The state government is expected to announce few new welfare schemes as well to mark the occasion,” sources added.
Rupani will be the fourth Gujarat CM among a total of 16 CMs who had enjoyed an uninterrupted 5 years in power. Till now, Hitendra Desai, Madhavsinh Solanki and Narendra Modi have served continuously as CM for 5 years or more. Rupani is all set to join this select group.
