Thu Dec 25 16:48:03 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker, Jethabhai Bharwad, has resigned from his position, citing a busy schedule and other responsibilities. He submitted his resignation to Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, who accepted it. Bharwad, a veteran BJP MLA representing Shehra constituency and also known as Jethabhai Ahir, had served as Deputy Speaker since September 2021.
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Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Bharwad Resigns
Ahmedabad, December 25, 2025 (The Hindu e-Paper) – Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Bharwad has stepped down from his post, citing a “busy schedule” as the primary reason for his resignation. The State government confirmed the news in a release issued late Thursday.
Bharwad, a six-time MLA from the Shehra constituency in Panchmahal district and often referred to as Jethabhai Ahir, submitted his resignation to Speaker Shankar Chaudhary at the latter’s residence in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and State BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma were present during the handover.
Speaker Chaudhary has officially accepted Bharwad’s resignation.
The 75-year-old veteran BJP leader was first elected as Deputy Speaker in September 2021 and subsequently re-elected following the 2022 Assembly elections. The resignation marks the end of his tenure in the position. No immediate replacement has been announced.
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