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Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Ahir Resigns, Citing Workload

The BJP says he quit to focus on his growing cooperative-sector responsibilities.

Overview

  • Ahir submitted his resignation at Speaker Shankar Chaudhary’s residence in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, state BJP president Jagdish Vishvakarma and organisation leader Ratnakar.
  • Speaker Chaudhary accepted the resignation the same day, formalizing the change in the Assembly’s leadership lineup.
  • The BJP said the move was voluntary and cordial, and confirmed that Ahir will continue to serve as an MLA.
  • A six-term legislator from Shehra, Ahir had been Deputy Speaker since December 2022 and holds key cooperative posts including NAFED chairman and Panchmahal Dairy chairman.
  • No successor has been announced, with coverage noting surprise over the timing and speculation about who will fill the post.