Gandhinagar: Two days after Vijay Rupani’s resignation from the top post in the state months before the Assembly elections, Bhupendra Patel will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Gujarat on Monday.

Fondly addressed as ‘Dada’ by his supporters, Bhupendrabhai Rajnikanthbhai Patel is set to become the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat. It is believed that Patel holds a strong influence in the Patidar community in Gujarat which the BJP party has banked upon to win the upcoming elections.

With Vijay Rupani`s resignation on Saturday as the Chief Minister, he became the fourth CM in the BJP-led state government in the country this year to opt for this move. Earlier, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat and Trivendra Singh Rawat tendered their resignations. 

The announcement of the 59-year-old BJP leader`s name as the Chief Minister-elect at a legislative party meeting of the BJP on Sunday came as a surprise for many as the low-profile MLA was not seen to be among the top contenders for the post.

However, BJP said the selection of Bhupendra Patel, a man known for his gentle personality and is said to be a protege of former chief minister Anandiben Patel was a unanimous decision by all leaders present in the party`s legislative meeting.

Till early Sunday morning, Patel was just another MLA attending small party events in his constituency, where he was panting saplings and planning next organizational programs.

Born in Ahmedabad, Patel is a first-time MLA from the Ghatlodia seat, a post previously held by Anandiben Patel, who is currently serving as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh with an additional charge of Madhya Pradesh.

He had won his maiden seat by a margin of 117,000 votes in 2017, the largest margin in that poll defeating Congress candidate Shashikant Patel. He grabbed more than 72 per cent of the vote share in the Ghatlodia constituency during the 2017 assembly polls.

Patel is, however, not a new face in politics and has served as the Ahmedabad municipal councillor. Patel, who holds a diploma in civil engineering, also served as the chairman of the Standing Committee of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).

With Assembly polls in the state scheduled to be held in 2022, BJP went with Bhupendra Patel, a Patidar face for the Chief Minister. He is also a trustee at Patidar organizations Sardar Dham and Vishwa Umiya Foundation.

The Patidars are a dominant caste in Gujarat with a sizeable control over the electoral votes. The community also dominates the political economy with a stronghold over education, realty and cooperative sectors.

The choice of a Patel name is important for BJP because besides being a Patidar, he is also a Kadva Patel. He will be the first Chief Minister in Gujarat from the Kadva Patel community which forms nearly 12.4 per cent of the state`s population. 

Till now all the other “Patel” chief ministers of Gujarat were from the Leuva Patel community. Patel has been invited on Monday by Governor Acharya Devvrat to the oath as the chief minister. 

BJP has said the decision regarding the new Gujarat cabinet will be taken later. The party is counting on Patel to navigate the party through tough waters during the upcoming assembly elections in 2022. In the 2017 state election, the BJP won 99 of the state`s 182 Assembly seats, Congress got 77 seats. 

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It’s a new day, a new beginning. It’s all about starting life afresh. So as you begin a new journey, find out what the stars have in store for you today. There are twelve zodiac signs and each has its distinct features. Be it, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces — each of the signs has something unique to tell.

Aries

Some delays at work might affect your will to work. Do not let this bring you down. Put your power in full force and continue completing your goals and this will definitely bring you appreciation by your colleagues and your superiors.

Taurus

Love is in the air today. Have you been waiting for a gesture from your partner? Or have you been waiting for someone to tell you how they feel about you? Get ready because you’re about to receive some good news on the romantic front today. Cupid is opening up doors for you and you might be surprised as to what is coming your way.

Gemini

Today you’ll find yourself picking up an interest in something new. Take this as an opportunity to learn something new and expand your skill set. This new learning venture is going to help you at work and will hike you up to a higher position, or even a better job. Keep pushing yourself to innovate and create.

Cancer

It’s a happy day for you Cancer. You’re going to be showered with love from your friends and family today. Your generous nature is going to invite everyone to share their love with you and show their appreciation for you. Try to enjoy this feeling to the fullest and not get  overwhelmed with the love you’re going to receive. You deserve it.

Leo

The stars are teaming up and pushing love your way today. If you have a partner, you’re going to be surprised when they show you an act of love. If you’re single, then keep waiting, someone special might be coming your way today. Be sure to stay ready for this love as it can get a little overwhelming for you. However, remember to give the love back as well.

Virgo

Today is going to be an extremely busy day for you. You might be offered an opportunity to take up a travel tour. Don’t say no to this. This will open up many doors for you and you will be glad that you went ahead and did it. Keep your options and mind open, and you will receive a good opportunity. 

Libra

There’s loads of power in you today. However, try not to push that power towards your colleagues as it might create some friction. Instead, find ways in which you can get your point across in a diplomatic manner, without making others think you’re ruling over them. Keep your work relations in place and make sure you don’t show your dominance today.

Scorpio

You’re good at reading the energies around you. Put that skill to use today as you might meet people who would not have your best interest at heart. They might try to woo you away, but stay alert and don’t melt as this will result in heartbreak. Keep your ground strong and make wise decisions, especially concerning new people around you.You’re good at reading the energies around you. 

Sagittarius

One of your best qualities is understanding other people’s perspectives. Today, this quality is going to attract people towards you at your workplace. There might be a difference in opinion between certain colleagues and they will gravitate towards you to solve it. Remember to stay unbiased and give your honest opinions. Your honesty is always appreciated by everyone.

Capricorn

There might be some uncertain decisions to be made in your family. If asked for your opinion, don’t be dominant about it. Put your point across in ways that others will accept it and don’t boss your family members around. It’s going to be a decision you’ll have to take as a family so make sure you’re supporting them through it all.

Aquarius

Keep your personal life away from your professional life today. You tend to mix those together often, and usually it works out for you pretty well. However, today if you decide to mix these, there might be a difference in opinions which can cause a lot of friction between you and someone close. Be aware of these differences. 

Pisces

Oh happy day. It’s your day today. All the good things are coming your way in both your personal and professional life. You don’t need to worry about anything today as everything will automatically work out exactly the way you want it. Enjoy your day of wins and gains.

The astrological predictions are by Dr Sundeep Kochar.

जिनेवा: संयुक्त राष्ट्र तालिबान के अधिग्रहण के बाद वहां मानवीय संकट की चेतावनी देते हुए अफगानिस्तान के लिए 60 करोड़ डॉलर से अधिक जुटाने के प्रयास में सोमवार को जिनेवा में एक सहायता सम्मेलन बुला रहा है।

तालिबान द्वारा पिछले महीने काबुल पर कब्जा किए जाने से पहले भी आधी आबादी यानी 18 मिलियन लोग सहायता पर निर्भर थे। संयुक्त राष्ट्र के अधिकारियों और सहायता समूहों ने चेतावनी दी है कि सूखे और नकदी और भोजन की कमी के कारण यह आंकड़ा बढ़ना तय है।

अफगानिस्तान की पश्चिमी समर्थित सरकार के पतन और तालिबान की आगामी जीत के बाद विदेशी दान में अरबों डॉलर की अचानक समाप्ति ने संयुक्त राष्ट्र के कार्यक्रमों पर अधिक दबाव डाला है।

फिर भी संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासचिव एंटोनियो गुटेरेस का कहना है कि उनका संगठन आर्थिक रूप से संघर्ष कर रहा है: “वर्तमान समय में संयुक्त राष्ट्र अपने कर्मचारियों को अपने वेतन का भुगतान करने में सक्षम नहीं है,” उन्होंने शुक्रवार को संवाददाताओं से कहा।

सोमवार दोपहर से शुरू होने वाले जिनेवा सम्मेलन में संयुक्त राष्ट्र के शीर्ष अधिकारी शामिल होंगे, जिसमें गुटेरेस, रेड क्रॉस की अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समिति के प्रमुख पीटर मौरर, साथ ही जर्मन विदेश मंत्री हेइको मास सहित दर्जनों सरकारी प्रतिनिधि शामिल होंगे।

सियोल, दक्षिण कोरिया: उत्तर कोरिया का कहना है कि उसने सप्ताहांत में नई विकसित लंबी दूरी की क्रूज मिसाइलों के रूप में वर्णित सफलतापूर्वक परीक्षण किया, महीनों में इसकी पहली ज्ञात परीक्षण गतिविधि ने रेखांकित किया कि परमाणु वार्ता में गतिरोध के बीच यह अपनी सैन्य क्षमताओं का विस्तार कैसे जारी रखता है संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के साथ।

कोरियन सेंट्रल न्यूज एजेंसी ने सोमवार को कहा कि क्रूज मिसाइलों, जो दो साल से विकास के अधीन थीं, ने शनिवार और रविवार को अपने उड़ान परीक्षणों के दौरान 1,500 किलोमीटर (932 मील) दूर लक्ष्य पर सफलतापूर्वक निशाना साधा। उत्तर ने अपनी नई मिसाइलों को महान महत्व के एक रणनीतिक हथियार के रूप में सम्मानित किया जो कि नेता किम जोंग उन के देश की सैन्य शक्ति को मजबूत करने के आह्वान को पूरा करता है।

दक्षिण कोरियाई सेना ने तुरंत उत्तर कोरियाई परीक्षणों की पुष्टि नहीं की।

जनवरी में सत्तारूढ़ वर्कर्स पार्टी की एक कांग्रेस के दौरान किम ने अमेरिकी प्रतिबंधों और दबाव के सामने अपने परमाणु निवारक को मजबूत करने की अपनी प्रतिज्ञा को दोगुना कर दिया और लंबी दूरी की अंतरमहाद्वीपीय बैलिस्टिक मिसाइलों, परमाणु- सहित नई परिष्कृत संपत्तियों की एक लंबी इच्छा सूची जारी की। संचालित पनडुब्बियां, जासूसी उपग्रह और सामरिक परमाणु हथियार।