Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi will resign as Chief Minister of Gujarat today. Our Ahmedabad correspondent reports that Mr.Modi will meet Governor Kamla Beniwal at 3 pm and tender his resignation.
BJP legislature party will meet in Gandhingar this evening to elect a new leader. State Revenue Minister Anandiben Patel is a front runner for the post. The swearing-in of the new Chief Minister will take place tomorrow at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhingar. Mr Modi will attend the ceremony.