Government of Gujarat

The Government of Gujarat, officially known as the State Government of Gujarat, or simply State Government, is the ultimate governing body of the Indian state of Gujarat and its 33 districts. This entity is made up of an executive of lawmakers chosen by the Governor of Gujarat, a judiciary, and a legislative body elected by the people of Gujarat.

Gujarat, like other Indian states, is led by a Governor who is chosen by the President of India on the recommendation of the Central (Union) government. His or her position is largely ceremonial, but he or she considers the legislative composition and appoints the Chief Minister, who is the main head of government, as chair of the Gujarat Council of Ministers. He or she is vested, in some instances alone, but in most cases by Council consensus, with virtually all of the executive powers.

Gandhinagar, the state capital of Gujarat, is home to the Vidhan Sabha (also known as the Gujarat Legislative Assembly) and the state secretariat. The Gujarat High Court, located in Ahmedabad, has jurisdiction over the whole state under terms of state legislation.

The current legislative assembly is unicameral, consisting of 182 members of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.As). It will be in operation for 5 years unless it is terminated sooner.