Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel is an MLA belonging to BJP, representing Visnagar, Gujarat. He is 61 years old and has declared Diploma in Civil Engineering as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹14.96 Cr with liabilities of ₹2.49 Cr. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 4 elections contested, 4 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2007Member of Legislative Assembly· Visnagar
Elected as MLA from Visnagar constituency in Mehsana district.
- 2012Member of Legislative Assembly· Visnagar
Re-elected as MLA from Visnagar.
- 2017Member of Legislative Assembly· Visnagar
Won his 3rd term from Visnagar during the peak of the Patidar agitation.
- 2021Cabinet Minister for Health· Visnagar
Appointed Cabinet Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Medical Education, and Water Resources.
- 2022Cabinet Minister / MLA· VisnagarCurrent
Won his 4th term from Visnagar and sworn in as Cabinet Minister holding Health, Higher & Technical Education, Law & Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Assembly | Visnagar | 🪷 BJP | Won | 61,208 | 51.2% |
| 2012 | Assembly | Visnagar | 🪷 BJP | Won | 76,185 | 52.8% |
| 2017 | Assembly | Visnagar | 🪷 BJP | Won | 77,496 | 48.7% |
| 2022 | Assembly | Visnagar | 🪷 BJP | Won | 98,383 | 55.1% |
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹9.00 Cr60%
- Movable Assets₹5.96 Cr40%
- Liabilities₹2.49 Cr17%
Source: 2022 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Agitation case during Patidar agitation movement2015PendingCourt — JMFC Visnagar
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2022 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
No family details on record.
Education
Income(2021 - 2022)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel represent?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel is an MLA representing Visnagar, Gujarat and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel declared total assets of ₹14.96 Cr and liabilities of ₹2.49 Cr in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel have?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel declared 1 criminal case in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel declared Diploma in Civil Engineering as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel is 61 years old as per the records on file.
What was Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel's most recent election result?
Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel won the 2022 Assembly election from Visnagar with a 55.1% vote share.
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