In yet another surprise, the BJP on Saturday dropped Vijay Rupani as the Chief Minister of Gujarat just 15 months ahead of the state going to polls to arrest anti-incumbency. <br /> <br />According to sources, the party was not optimistic about facing the next Gujarat elections under his leadership. <br /> <br />The BJP under Vijay Rupani is also said to have been facing the heat over the management of the Covid-19 situation.