India, Oct. 17 -- The new Gujarat cabinet under chief minister Bhupendra Patel will take oath around 12.45 pm at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Friday, marking the induction of 26 ministers in one of the biggest reshuffles since 2021.

While the official list is awaited, the names within party circles indicate that the new council will include a mix of experienced legislators and prominent new entrants.

The new council, which takes the strength close to the constitutional limit of 27, is expected to have at least half a dozen first-time ministers. Portfolios are likely to be announced later today after the swearing-in ceremony.

The new council includes seven Patidars including the chief minister, eight OBCs, three SCs, and four STs, a...