In September 1995, Gujarat politician Shankersinh Vaghela broke away from Bharatiya Janata Party with his supporter 47 MLAs.
Narendra Modi is said to have thrown his weight behind Keshubhai Patel in preference to Vaghela and held responsible for the ensuing events.
However, the BJP leadership installed Keshubhai Patel as the Chief Minister and the support for Vaghela was gradually eroded.
Suresh Mehta was made chief minister but later as Shankersinh Vaghela revolted once again and broke the party in 1996.
[2] In 1996 Indian general election, Vaghela lost from Godhra seat and soon left Bharatiya Janata Party with his supporters, bringing down Suresh Mehta's government.