Here are the frontrunners:

CR Patil

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CR Patil is the current state BJP unit’s leader and the most trusted aide of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. He is said to wield enough power to control the bureaucracy with a firm hand. Patil happens to be a Maharashtrian, which may eat into his popularity, but experts say Rupani belonged to the Jain community and, in Gujarat, the Jain population is only 0.95 per cent.

Gordhan Zhadafia

Zhadafia, former president of Gujarat Parivartan Party, is joining the BJP. Zhadafia was also home minister in the Keshubhai Patel  government.

Mansukh Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya is the Union Health Minister and a member of the Bhavnagar Leuva Patel community. Active in Gujarat politics, he’s likely to rise to the occasion if offered the position.

Purshotam Rupala

Rupala is a well-known leader in the Patidar community and has a strong hold in Amreli, Bhavnagar and Maheshana.  He is a grassroot level leader.

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