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 stepped down in October 1995 after a colleague's rebellion led by Shankersinh Vaghela, resulting in Mehta taking office as Chief Minister in October 1995 and serving until September 1996. However, the BJP split into the Rashtriya Janata Party, formed by Vaghela.