Speculations are abuzz that Smriti Irani could be the next chief minister of BJP-ruled Gujarat. Whereas, The Union Minister didn't take these rumours positively.
When quizzed if she is running to be Gujarat's CM, Smriti Irani replied: 'Everyone wants to get rid of Me. That's why such rumours have been spread'.
Vijay Rupani served as Gujarat CM until the recent Assembly Polls. BJP felling short of Century made the Party Leadership go in search of an alternative.
As then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was made CM of Goa after Assembly Polls, Rumours about Smriti Irani emerging as a strong contender for Gujarat CM Post surfaced. The Union Textiles and Information & Broadcasting Minister is a Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat.
Vijay Rupani is the trusted aide of Amit Shah. Whether the BJP Chief continues him as CM or prefers a much stronger leader will be known soon!
When quizzed if she is running to be Gujarat's CM, Smriti Irani replied: 'Everyone wants to get rid of Me. That's why such rumours have been spread'.
Vijay Rupani served as Gujarat CM until the recent Assembly Polls. BJP felling short of Century made the Party Leadership go in search of an alternative.
As then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was made CM of Goa after Assembly Polls, Rumours about Smriti Irani emerging as a strong contender for Gujarat CM Post surfaced. The Union Textiles and Information & Broadcasting Minister is a Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat.
Vijay Rupani is the trusted aide of Amit Shah. Whether the BJP Chief continues him as CM or prefers a much stronger leader will be known soon!