Gujarat has recently seen a surge in scams, highlighted by the closure of a multispecialty hospital just 18 hours after its grand inauguration. It was reportedly established by two fake doctors in collaboration with an administrator in Surat. On November 17, they, who were caught drinking, set up the hospital, which was found to have no proper registration or fire safety equipment. Then a photo emerged showing a police officer attending the facility’s inauguration and sitting in the doctor’s chair. This incident adds to a growing list of fake officials, ranging from judges to tax officers, creating a wave of disbelief in the community.
The long-awaited cabinet expansion appears to gaining momentum, increasing the likelihood that former Congress leaders Arjun Modhwadia and C J Chavda, who recently joined BJP, will be included in the state government. Discussions have intensified regarding the addition of seven to eight BJP MLAs in the cabinet. If the expansion takes place, it would strengthen the positions of Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor, both former Congress members who were previously promised cabinet roles. The expansion will once the Maharashtra elections get over, according to sources.
The state government is expected to affect a reshuffle in the Indian Police Service (IPS), including some officer transfers, in early December ahead of local body elections, according to sources in Gandhinagar. With four senior IPS officers set to retire, promotions are likely to occur. Should senior officer Shamsher Singh be assigned to a position in Delhi, those next in line may receive promotions. Also, preparations for appointing a new DGP are in progress, as the current DGP, Vikas Sahay, will retire in June 2025. The upcoming transfers could impact police commissioners, SPs, and other senior officials.