Hours after the surprise resignation of Vijay Rupani on Saturday evening, PM Narendra Modi and the BJP core committee have supposedly finalised the name of the next Chief Minister, said sources. The party, however, has chosen to remain tight-lipped.

Asked about reasons for his resignation, Rupani said, “In BJP, it is like a relay race for party workers. One gives the baton to the other.” On who will be the next chief minister, Rupani said that the party will decide about it.