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This special report covers the major political overhaul in Gujarat, where the BJP installed a completely new cabinet under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. According to reporter Brijesh Doshi, 'the High Command has decided that all the ministers have to resign and then the new ministry will be formed'. The move saw the party implement a 'no-repeat' strategy, dropping all ministers from the previous government in a surprising shake-up. This reshuffle, which took place in September 2021, was seen as a strategic reset for the BJP in the state, aiming to counter anti-incumbency and prepare for future elections, including the 2027 assembly polls. A new, 24-member council of ministers was sworn in, marking a new chapter in the state's governance and the party's leadership approach.