New Delhi, October 22, 2025 — An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch of the self-sworn affidavits of all 26 ministers in Gujarat’s reconstituted cabinet, announced on October 17, has revealed that a majority are wealthy and a few face criminal cases. The study, based on affidavits filed before the 2022 state assembly elections and subsequent bypolls, shows that 23 ministers (88%) are crorepatis, with average declared assets of ₹11.12 crore.
The report identifies Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja, MLA from Jamnagar North, as the richest minister, declaring assets worth ₹97.35 crore. At the other end, Dr. Jayrambhai Chemabhai Gamit from Nizar constituency has the lowest declared assets of ₹46.96 lakh. Eighteen ministers have declared liabilities, the highest being ₹8.93 crore by Parshottambhai O. Solanki of Bhavnagar Rural.
The ADR report states that 5 ministers (19%) have declared criminal cases, while one (4%) faces serious criminal charges. The minister facing serious charges is Parshottambhai O. Solanki, who has three pending criminal cases registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to cheating and forgery. The serious charges include Section 7, 8, 13(1)(a), 13(1)(d), and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and Sections 420, 467, 477, 419, and 465 of the IPC. The cases, pending before courts in Gandhinagar and Mumbai, involve allegations of corruption, forgery, and fraudulent transactions, though no convictions have been recorded.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Ramesh Sanghvi, who represents the Majura constituency, has declared his educational qualification as Class 8 pass, having studied at T & T.V. High School, Nanpura, Surat. At 37, he is among the younger members of the cabinet and has also declared assets worth over ₹17.42 crore.
In terms of overall educational background, 16 ministers (62%) are graduates or hold higher degrees, four are diploma holders, and six (23%) have completed education between Class 8 and 12. Ten ministers are aged between 31 and 50 years, while 15 are between 51 and 70 years; one minister is 71. Three ministers (12%) are women.
ADR stated that the data was sourced from affidavits available on the Election Commission of India’s website and is aimed at promoting transparency and enabling voters to make informed choices.
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