Keshubhai Patel resigned in October 1995 following revolt of his colleague Shankersinh Vaghela and consequently, Mehta was sworn in as the Chief Minister in October 1995 and he served till September 1996. However, BJP was split as the Rashtriya Janata Party which was formed by Vaghela.
Keshubhai Patel quit his position in October 1995 after a colleague, Shankersinh Vaghela, led a rebellion, prompting Mehta to become Chief Minister in October 1995 and remain until September 1996. Nevertheless, the BJP fractured into the Rashtriya Janata Party, founded by Vaghela.