Vijay Rupani is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from December 2016 until September 2021. Rupani has been involved in politics for many years and has held various positions within the BJP, contributing to the party's growth in the state. Born on August 2, 1956, in Rajkot, Gujarat, Rupani has a background in commerce and has been active in social and political activities since his youth. He was elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly multiple times, representing the Rajkot West constituency.