According to the reports, Modi’s close aide Amit Shah, cabinet Minister Anandiben Patel, Sourabh Patel, Nitin Patel and Bhikubhai Dalsani are the front runner for state’s top job. The cabinet minister Anandiben is believed to be very close to Modi and she also represents Patel community, large vote bank in Gujarat. Sources claim that Anandiben may step in the august shoes of Modi.