Who are the frontrunners for Gujarat CM post after Vijay Rupani's exit?

After Vijay Rupani’s resignation from the post of Gujarat Chief Minister, speculation is afire on who will replace him at the top post ahead of assembly elections in the state next year.

Front-runners for the position include deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, state Cabinet minister RC Faldu, Gujarat BJP chief CR Patil, state BJP vice president Gordhan Zadafia.