Patel resigned as the chief minister on 2 October 2001 due to his failing health . Allegations of abuse of power , corruption and poor administration , as well as a loss of BJP seats in by-elections and mismanagement of relief works in the aftermath of the 2001 Bhuj earthquake , prompted the BJP 's national leadership to seek a new candidate for the office of chief minister . He was succeeded by Narendra Modi . Patel did not contest the 2002 Gujarat assembly election . He was elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed in 2002
2001 Bhuj earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Keshubhai Patel